Department: Football Division – Boys Academy Medical and Sport Science Department

Hours of Work: Full-time (with flexibility to work during evenings and weekends, including matchdays)

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Attractive Remuneration Package depending on experience

Location: Bodymoor Heath Training Ground

Closing Date: Sunday 15 December 2024

Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 6 January 2025

1. The Department

Our Boys Academy Department is proud to have achieved the prestigious Category One status, a testament to our commitment to delivering the highest standards of coaching, education, training, and facilities for youth football. This accolade reflects our dedication to excellence and our passion for developing future talent.

As we continue to build on this success, we are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and skilled Physiotherapist to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will lead the physiotherapy services within our Academy’s Sport Science and Medical Department, playing a vital part in nurturing, encouraging, and supporting the next generation of elite players.

2. The Role

As the Physiotherapy service lead, you will take charge of co-ordinating and delivering top-tier physiotherapy services to our Academy squads, with a primary focus on the U21s. Your expertise will be key to shaping a cutting-edge, evidence-based approach to player health, availability, and performance, working collaboratively within our multidisciplinary Academy Medical and Sport Science Department.

Based at our world-class Bodymoor Heath Training Ground, you’ll play a pivotal role in assessing, treating, and rehabilitating injured players, while championing a proactive approach to injury prevention. By designing and delivering tailored individual and group athletic development programs, you will help our players reach their full potential and thrive in a high-performance environment.

For further information about the Role, please see the Role Profile.

3. The Person

To be considered for this role, you will need to hold the following qualifications:

*         BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy (minimum 2:1)

*         MSc in Physiotherapy (or equivalent)

*         Membership to the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)

*         Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

To excel in this role, you will bring proven experience in leading and delivering high-quality physiotherapy services to elite athletes within a full-time professional sporting environment, specifically at the Professional Development Phase.

Your expertise will include a deep understanding of applied anatomy, alongside proficiency in assessing and rehabilitating complex sports injuries. You will demonstrate advanced knowledge in areas such as growth and maturation, injury prevention, and athletic development, all supported by outstanding clinical reasoning skills.

We are seeking a team player who thrives in high-pressure environments and has significant experience working collaboratively within Interdisciplinary and Multi-Disciplinary Teams.

While not essential, knowledge of the Elite Player Performance Plan (Category 1 Academy), experience mentoring junior practitioners, and an understanding of the unique demands of a Professional Development Phase environment would be highly advantageous.

4. Why Join Us?

There has never been a better time to join us, we are celebrating our 150th anniversary, showcasing Aston Villa Football Club in all its glory to a global audience, and are determined to continue our growing success, both on and off the pitch. We currently offer a range of fantastic benefits* including:

• Offers on tickets for Men and Women’s matches (subject to match and ticketing arrangements)
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free staff breakfast and lunches
• Club Shop discount
• Adidas discount
• Travel discount
• Death in service benefit
• Free Will writing
• Free eye tests
• Mobile network discounts
• Gym discount

*Please note these are subject to change at any time

As part of your application, please ensure you upload your CV and Cover Letter.

Right to Close Vacancy Posting Early

The Club reserves the right to close any advertised vacancies earlier than the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received.

Equality Statement

Aston Villa Football Club celebrates the diversity of its Club and embrace equal opportunities for all.

We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, sex and religion or belief.

Safeguarding Statement

Aston Villa Football Club is fully committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk across our Club. As such, we adhere to Safer Recruitment processes and for some roles a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service may be required prior to starting in a role at the Club. For more information, please see Aston Villa Football Club | The official club website | AVFC - Safeguarding