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Girls Academy/ETC Physiotherapist
Manchester United
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Job Posted- 7 Jul 2026
Status- Part Time
Location- England
Closing date- 15 Jul 2026
The Purpose:
The main responsibility is to work within a multi-disciplinary Medical and Physical Performance team to assist in delivering physiotherapy services to girls at Manchester United’s Girls Academy (U11s to U15s) to support the physical welfare of all players.
Principal Accountabilities:
Generic
- Ensuring everything is done safely, fairly, effectively, and efficiently.
- Responsibility to safeguard the welfare of children and adults at risk.
Specific
- Providing assessment, treatment, and functional rehabilitation of injured players
- Clinical decision-making process (fitness of player to train or play)
- Player education (injury prevention)
- Communication regarding injury status and rehabilitation of players to coaching staff and parents
- All notes and records must be kept securely (PMA)
- Abide by the CSP Rules of Professional Conduct
- Develop and manage effective relationships with key stakeholders including Manchester United Women and The FA.
- Attend meetings, seminars, workshops, networking events and exhibitions relevant to the role, proactively using information and learning to influence current and future programmes and activities.
- Undertake and continue personal development as and when required by the club.
- Ensure that the club’s code of conduct is upheld in all activities, delivery, and physical appearance.
- Must be available at training sessions and attend matches, home and away when required
- Collect all relevant data, information, and evidence of good practice to support funding conditions
- Uphold and promote the Foundation’s Safeguarding policy and those of partners, working in conjunction with both Manchester United FC’s Safeguarding team and partner leads.
- Complete Emergency Action Plans to always ensure a safe and healthy working environment in accordance with Manchester United Football Club’s policies.
Key Contacts & Relationship
Create sustainable relationships with key people and organisations relevant to your role. These include:
External:
- Parents and Players
- FA
Internal:
- Girls Academy Head Physio
- Girls Academy Pool of physios
- Women’s Medical / Physio Team (especially U21s)
- Safeguarding Lead
- Technical Director
- Head of Girls Football Development
- Head Coaches
Knowledge, Experience & Skills:
Generic:
- Want to make a positive difference to young people.
- Hard working, enthusiastic and reliable.
- People Communication Skills (Self-assured, build rapport, empathise with others, emotionally intelligent, approachable).
- Understanding of Safeguarding best practice and legislation.
Experience
- Working and supporting young people in a wellbeing/psychological capacity
- Supporting young people with sporting injuries
Knowledge
- Understanding of child development
- Knowledge and understanding of child protection issues
- Understanding of youth player musculoskeletal development
Skills
- Organisational and communication skills (written, verbal and listening)
- Ability to build trusting relationships with children and parents
- Empathy towards others.
- Ability to enthuse and communicate with children, young people, and adults
- Self-driven individual who brings life and energy to the team.
- Excellent organisational skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current Physiotherapy Degree
Desirable
- FA Learning Safeguarding Children certificate
- Minimum FA Intermediate First Aid for Sport Certificate
- Any other relevant qualification/course
- A full UK driving license
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and Health Care Professions Council
- Intermediate Trauma Medical Management
- Advanced Trauma Medical Management
Our Commitment to You:
At Manchester United, we believe that a diverse and inclusive environment makes us stronger. We are committed to building a team where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of our recruitment strategy, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
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