Organisation Wigan Athletic FC Salary TBC Location Wigan Athletic Academy, Stadium Way, Wigan, WN5 0UN Contract type Permanent (Full time) Closing date 7 May 2026 Job Description Job purpose:
To lead the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries for Academy players, within the Professional Development Phase and Youth Development Phase.
Key roles and responsibilities:
•Lead the Physiotherapy provision for the PDP, primarily the U18s squad inclusive of rehabilitation, prehabilitation and screening
•Assist the Head of Medical with the treatment and rehabilitation of the U21’s squad.
•Liaise with the YDP Lead Physiotherapist around the Physiotherapy provision for the U15-U16s players
•Assist in the arranging/ deployment of schoolboy medical cover for the U9s – U16s programme
•Provide physiotherapy cover for U18s and U21s training sessions based at Christopher Park & Stadium Way, as required.
•Provide match day cover for PDP games programme, as required.
•Assess, treat, and rehabilitate players through all stages of injury/ rehabilitation to return to play.
•Work in collaboration with Academy Sports Science department on end stage rehabilitation programmes for injured players.
•Complete specific strength, power, and proprioception work as well as field-based rehabilitation for return to play.
•Follow the appropriate treatment programme for players and provide records of those treatments via an online records system (Kitman Labs).
•Work closely with the Academy Coaches to keep them fully informed on the treatment, rehabilitation programmes and fitness of players within respective age groups.
•Communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team (Coaches, Strength & Conditioners etc.) regarding squad availability, injury status and rehabilitation progress.
•Assist with the provision of injury prevention screening and strategies.
•Accompany academy players and other WAFC players (when required) to consultations and investigations.
•Work in collaboration with all members of the medical and sport science department across the Academy and first team to promote best practice and contribute to department CPD sessions.
•Accurately record medical notes via our online system in keeping with CSP and HCPC standards and complete weekly injury reports.
Qualifications:
(Essential)
•BSc degree in Physiotherapy
•Health and Care Professions council (HCPC) registered.
•Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP).
•Current ATMMiF First Aid Qualification
(Desirable)
•Post-graduate qualification in Strength & Conditioning / Physiotherapy
Experience:
(Essential)
•Demonstrable clinical experience.
•Experience of working with young athletes, preferably in professional football
Knowledge, skills and qualities:
(Essential)
•Evidence of an ongoing CPD portfolio and commitment to continuous professional development
•Ability to use the PMA on-line system for medical documentation.
•Strong anatomy and physiological knowledge.
•Good understanding of stages of rehabilitation and exercise progression and