1. The Department
Our Men’s First Team Medical and Sports Science Department strive to deliver a world-class, multi-disciplinary service to empower our players to achieve and maintain their peak performance. We are driven by a relentless desire to win, our team continually challenges on another, fostering a high-performance environment grounded in excellence and innovation.
2. The Role
Based at our world-class facility at Bodymoor Heath Training Ground, we are looking for an experienced Physiotherapist to provide player treatment, injury prevention and have a significant variation of skills and treatment methods.
You will be responsible for maintaining accurate records of injuries and medical interventions as per the Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) and Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP) standards.
This is an opportunity to work with some of the best football talent in the world and to make a valuable impact on their career.
You will play a vital role in our multi-disciplinary working collaboratively with the Performance Director, Head of Medical Services and Head Physiotherapist.
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:
We are seeking a proactive and efficient professional with a calm and positive attitude and previous experience in delivering physiotherapy in an elite sports environment. You will need to be able to plan and deliver treatment and rehabilitation of sports injuries and have a significant breadth of treatment skills and methods commensurate with a diverse range of elite athletes.
You will need to have clear, concise and accurate verbal and written communication skills and be able to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
You must hold a full, UK driving licence and be able to work flexibility as this role will require you to work evenings, weekends and matchdays as and when required.
4. Why join us?
There has never been a better time to join Aston Villa Football Club. Our drive to succeed is visible on the global stage, we are building a family ethos and culture to be proud of, and realising our ambitious plans for the expansion and improvement of our world-class facilities. If you are already excited by this challenge and want to play your part in our historic Club, then you’ll be pleased to hear about our amazing staff benefits you’ll receive whilst working for us! See our Staff Benefits booklet to find out more.
As part of your application, please ensure you upload your CV and Cover Letter.
For further information, the Role Profile and to apply please go to careers.avfc.co.uk/jobs
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 diversity and embraces 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 Foundation. 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 Foundation. For more information, please see Aston Villa Football Club | The official club website | AVFC – Safeguarding
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