Academy Sports Therapist - Women's Football

Who are we: Everton Football Club is one of world sport's most respected and revered names - a by-word for innovation, professionalism and community.   

During the course of a glittering history spanning three centuries, the Club has been shaped and guided by its aspirational motto Nil Satis Nisi Optimum - nothing but the best is good enough.   

One of only three clubs to have been a founder member of both the Football League and Premier League, Everton has played more games in English football's topflight than any other club.          

While rightly proud of our rich past, and Goodison Park, our home of more than 130 years and now home to our Everton Women’s Team, we are now setting our sights on an exciting future at a state-of-the-art Hill Dickinson Stadium opening this summer, under our new ownership.    

In doing so, we remain committed to developing and supporting teams across our Men’s, Women’s and Academy set-ups that inspire and continue to compete at the highest level of the game.   

About the opportunity: We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Physiotherapist / Sports Therapist to join our Women’s Academy / First Team at Finch Farm. 

As our Women’s Academy Physiotherapist / Sports Therapist you will use your previous experience in sports physical therapy you will provide physical therapy services within the Academy and assist in the organisation and implementation of the medical facilities for all Academy. 

You will provide high-quality Sports Therapy services to the Under 16’s age group, focusing on delivery of treatment and all stages of the rehabilitation pathway, assisting with the coordination of the medical services on match days, organising and implementing screening programmes, prehab and rehab strategies where required. 

Other key responsibilities as part of this role include; 

• Carrying our assessments on patients as a autonomous practitioner, using your clinical reasoning skills and knowledge of evidence based practice 

• Providing advice and information to Academy students’ parents/carers to ensure a consistent approach to care 

• Advocate and act in accordance With the Rules of Professional Conduct and Standards of practice set by the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) 

• Maintain accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date documentation, using a Performance Management Application in line with legal departmental requirements 

Who we are looking for: Our ideal candidate will have a BSc Physiotherapy or BSc in Sports Therapy, a MCSP, MSST or HCPC and is able to evidence a wide range of educational experience of physical therapy approaches to clinical management. 

You will have or be working toward your Intermediate or Advanced Trauma Medical Management in Football qualification. 

This position is on a Fixed Term Contract up to June 2026, based at Finch Farm, working 24 hours per week. 

The closing date of this advert is Wednesday 25th June 2025. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a substation amount of applications.  

Everton Family Safer Recruitment Practices       
The Everton Family is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.         

As a requirement of our safer recruitment practices, this role will require a Enhanced DBS check or evidence that you are subscribed to the DBS Update Service. 

This role is subject to both evidence and verification of relevant qualifications, including proof of eligibility to work in the UK, which will be discussed with you if your application is successful.        

 To support our pledge to diversify our organisation and through our commitment to the Football Association’s, Football Leadership Diversity Code, Everton welcomes applications from people of all walks of life. As part of our commitment to Disability, Inclusion and Accessibility we are more than happy to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process should you require.