Birmingham City Football Club is on the rise.
With an incredible history dating back to 1875, Birmingham City Football Club is part of an exciting period of accelerated growth and modernisation, and is playing it’s part in once-in-a-generation opportunity to support the transformation of England’s second city as part of the Sports Quarter project.
With significant investment across our football, commercial, and community operations, we are rebuilding the Club for long-term success — on and off the pitch.
The journey we’re on involves strengthening our structures, elevating our performance environments, growing our teams, and investing heavily in the people, processes and culture that will define the next chapter of Birmingham City FC.
Birmingham City Football Club is seeking a dedicated and ambitious Academy Schoolboy Physiotherapist to join our Academy Performance Support Department. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within an elite sporting environment, supporting the physical development, welfare, and performance of players across our U9–U16 age groups.
You will play a key role in injury assessment, rehabilitation, screening and medical provision, contributing to the continued development of young footballers and the overall success of our Academy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess, manage and rehabilitate injuries and illnesses for U9–U16 Academy players, with referrals to internal and external specialists where necessary.
- Maintain accurate and confidential medical notes, ensuring timely upload to Kitman Labs.
- Manage and update a comprehensive medical database including injury status, screening results, rehabilitation plans and session attendance.
- Design and deliver medical, orthopaedic and movement screening programmes for U9–U16 squads.
- Provide regular injury updates, rehabilitation plans and performance data to coaching and support staff.
- Create and deliver individual injury-minimisation and prehabilitation programmes.
- Support the medical management and screening of trialists.
- Provide pitch-side medical cover for training sessions and matchdays (U9–U16).
- Work collaboratively with coaches, doctors, sports scientists and wider Performance Support staff to deliver an integrated support programme.
- Assist with medical provision for U17–U21 players where required.
- Implement and support concussion protocols (SCAT 6, Impact testing) and aid in cardiac screening processes.
What are we looking for from you?
- BSc in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registered Physiotherapist
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- FA ATMMIF qualification
What can we offer you?
- 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Free on-site parking
- Complimentary matchday tickets for Men’s and Women’s home fixtures
- Employee Assistance Programme (Help@Hand) — including mental health support, virtual GP access, and more for you and your family
- Enhanced Company Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance cover (2x annual salary)
- Club discounts and offers
- The opportunity to work in a dynamic, collaborative, and professional sporting environment where technology drives progress
Birmingham City FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The safety and well-being of our players is our top priority, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to undergo a thorough background check and training in safeguarding as part of the recruitment process.
Birmingham City FC is an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community and assess candidates solely on merit, regardless of gender, race, age, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, political or religious belief, background, or family circumstances. We promote a diverse and inclusive environment and encourage all individuals to apply. If you need any adjustments to our recruitment or interview process, please inform us when applying.