Vacancy: Lead U9-U16s Sports Therapist

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Cambridge United are seeking to appoint a Lead U9–U16s Sports Therapist/Physiotherapist...

The successful applicant will be responsible for leading and delivering the medical provision across the Foundation Phase (FP) and Youth Development Phase (YDP), ensuring players receive high-quality, age-appropriate medical care that supports their health, development and long-term performance.

The role encompasses injury prevention, movement and postural screening, assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and return-to-play planning, while working collaboratively within the Academy's multidisciplinary team to optimise player availability.

The postholder will provide timely medical updates, maintain accurate clinical records, monitor injury trends through regular audit processes and contribute to the continual development of medical standards, emergency procedures and departmental education. 

Working closely with Sport Science and the wider Academy staff, the role will use objective data to inform player management decisions and ensure a seamless medical pathway across all Academy age groups, including supporting the Professional Development Phase.

For more information and to view a full job description, please click here to view the Recruitment Pack. 

To apply for the role, please complete our Application Form and submit it with your CV and Cover Letter via our Application Portal. The closing date for applications is Sunday 9 August 2026. 

Cambridge United FC is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.

We do not discriminate against staff on the basis of age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.