Organisation Stockport County Football Club Salary £45,000 Location Carrington, Manchester Contract type Permanent (Full time) Closing date 28 November 2025 Job Description About Stockport County
Stockport County is a club on the rise. For the past 11 years, we've finished higher every season, climbing from the National League North to finishing 3rd in League One, which has built on our rich and storied history that dates to 1883.
With bold ownership, a strong leadership team, and a forward-thinking board, we're embarking on our next chapter of growth. This includes significant investments in renovating our stadium and training facilities, and the recent reinstatement of our academy, laying strong foundations for the future.
Beyond the pitch, Stockport is transforming into a vibrant cultural hub in the Northwest. Our town boasts a thriving and rapidly growing arts, entertainment, and culinary scene, making it an incredibly dynamic place to live and work. We're passionate about our town and the local community, specially creating opportunities for young Stopfordians to find opportunities and thrive.
With our rapid progression and shared trajectory, we believe we have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Stockport County and the wider community to rise together and establish ourselves on both the national sporting and cultural stage.
Role Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and effective physiotherapy profession, leading medical care for Academy players (U9–U21), this role oversees injury prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation. Managing a team of medical professionals, it ensures compliance, player well-being, and performance monitoring while collaborating with coaches and staff to optimise athlete development.
Roles and Responsibilities
●Oversee all medical, health related matters pertaining to all Academy Players.
●To assist in the coordination and liaison with the Drug testing authorities. To ensure player compliance and adherence to testing protocols. (cat 2 requirement)
●To assist with the delivery across the PDP including match days with the U21s.
●To ensure that an appropriately qualified physiotherapist or Sport Rehabilitator/Therapist shall be present at all coaching and matches taking place in the Academy.
●To ensure that details of all injuries suffered by Academy Players and of rehabilitation are recorded in order that an internal audit of injury and rehabilitation may be maintained.
●To record the progress and development of each Academy Player under the Sports Science and Medicine Programme in the Performance Review and Performance Clock.
●To coordinate the medical screening for all Academy Players U9 to U21.
●To construct injury profiles on all full-time Academy Players and actively implement injury prevention strategies in the form of IDP work.
●To effectively communicate all RTTP with key stakeholders.
●To be involved in the organisation and conduction of “in service medical training for academy coaching and / or medical staff.
●To prioritise and delegate appropriate caseload to the Academy medical staff, providing appropriate supervision as required.
●To consult with the Head of Medical 1st team, Doctor, Academy Physiotherapists, concerning all medical / health related matters.
●Manage and lead the medical staff. Including the completion of staff performance/development reviews and the setting of KPIs.
●Contribute to the multi-disciplinary support of players in line with Individual Learning Plans.
●Manage and oversee all medical record keeping for Academy squads including HOD Audit responsibilities.
●Set up a review of significant event analysis for procedures/EAPs.
●Set up & audit Emergency action plans for all training and match venues.
●Set up a process of collecting objective data that will assist the rehabilitation process for all scholars across phases.
Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience
•Degree in Physiotherapy / Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (MCSP)
•Member of the Health Professions Council (HPC)
•Documented evidence of CPD
•Good understanding of sporting injuries and how common sports injuries are avoided.
•Strong decision-making skills and committed to exacting standards.
•Understanding of current clinical guidelines and relevant legislation Knowledge of the Data Protection Act
•Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to use a variety of communication tools (verbal, written, digital)
•Strong organisational and administrative skills
•IT skills to include the ability to use performance analysis software and Microsoft office
•Previous post graduate experience in professional sport
•Previous people management or supervisory experience
•Previous experience of operating in a decision-making capacity within a clinical setting
•Recent and relevant professional experience in a sports performance environment, including managerial experience in a sports science environment is essential as the post holder will be responsible for the development, organisation and implementation of the treatment and rehabilitation programmes for the academy staff
•BSc (Hons)/ MSc Physiotherapy Qualification
•ATMMiF (or equivalent) Certification
•HCPC and CSP registration
•Experience working with elite, youth athletes
•Strong clinical skills in MSK injury management and rehabilitation.
•Excellent communicator, collaborator and demonstrable experience of working within an MDT.
•Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced, competitive setting.
It is essential to this role that all candidates:
•Understand and implement Stockport County’s Safeguarding Policy and procedures.
•Display at all times the values of Stockport County Football Cub.
•Be committed to applying and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion through all aspects of the role and workplace.
•Promote the brand of Stockport County at all times and be a positive ambassador for the club and its work across the community.
There may be a need within this role to work flexible and unsociable hours when required.
Benefits
•Competitive salary and benefits package.
•Opportunities for professional development and growth.
•The chance to contribute to the success of a dynamic and exciting organisation.
Equality & Diversity
Stockport County promotes equal opportunities in employment, and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose skills and experience seem to meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you only if you are selected for an interview. Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
Safeguarding
Stockport County Football Club is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to endorse this commitment. Roles will be subject to a DBS check. This will be either a basic, standard or enhanced check depending on the job role and responsibilities.