Organisation Reading Football Club Salary £ Competitive Location Bearwood Park Training Ground, Reading RG41 5DB; various locations Contract type Closing date 16 March 2026 Job Description We are looking for the right people to join our pool of casual Academy Physiotherapists / Therapists to assist the Academy Medical Department in supporting young athletes medically across the Academy. You will also provide support in the following areas: Match Day 1st aid cover and support; Training cover and support from U9-U21; Tournament support; so flexibility will be required in terms of days/hours worked
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
To provide medical pitch side cover for Academy fixtures
To support full time Academy medical staff with any training session or injury clinic requirements
To feedback any injury concerns to full time Academy medical staff
To record in writing all assessment and treatments given
To adhere to a strict code of confidentiality in respect of any information relating to Reading Football Club and its operation
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
QUALIFICATIONS: Essential - BSc Hon Physiotherapy or related discipline; HCPC Registered; CSP Registered. OR BSc Sports Therapy or BSc Sports Rehabilitation Pitch side post graduate qualification. FA’s ITMMiF Trauma Qualification. Desirable - MSc degree in Physiotherapy or related studies; Trauma Qualification (e.g ATMMiF)
EXPERIENCE: Essential - Experience of Elite sport preferably football
KNOWLEDGE: Desirable - Understanding of EPPP and requirements of working in an Academy
SKILLS: Essential - Computer Literacy including MS office and Excel; Ability to encourage, maintain and manage elite footballers
ATTITUDE: Essential - Committed to offering world class support services to young and aspiring footballers