Sport Therapist - Women’s First Team
Crystal Palace
10 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Copers Cope Road, Beckenham, London, BR3 1NZ, GB
Job Location:Academy Training Ground, BR3 1NZ
Contract Type:Full-time
Deadline:4th October 2026
Who we are:
We are Crystal Palace Football Club, a Premier League Football Club with more than 160 years of proud history. Spread across three different sites - brand new main offices at Selhurst Park Stadium, our London office, and our Training Ground/Academy, we offer the best atmosphere and culture for our fans and our employees.
We strive for excellence in the workplace with a philosophy of high standards, professionalism, and a strong work ethic from our employees. We are constantly trying to grow, diversify and build with not only our team on the pitch, but also our team in the offices and on the ground.
About this role:
Crystal Palace FC Women's Team is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sports Therapist to join our team. You will be a key member of the medical department providing high-quality sports therapy services to the CPFCW First Team. In collaboration with the medical team you will assist with providing treatment, the delivery of rehabilitation and injury prevention programmes, providing medical services on match days and implementing screening programmes, where required. The successful candidate will work alongside the Lead Physiotherapist, First Team Physiotherapist and Team Doctor within the Medical Department.
Responsibilities:
- Work with our medical team to evaluate and diagnose injuries and provide appropriate medical treatment and rehabilitation plans.
- In collaboration with the Lead Physiotherapist develop and implement injury prevention strategies to minimise injury risk and optimize performance.
- Provide medical cover for all training sessions and Women’s first team fixtures (including away travel).
- Collaborate with performance and technical staff to develop individualized rehabilitation plans for injured players to ensure a smooth transition back to training and competition.
- Develop and implement appropriate rehabilitation plans for all injured players including gym and pitch-based components using appropriate technology and monitoring systems to guide progression.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records for all players and provide regular reports on the status of injured players.
- Build strong and reliable relationships working collaboratively and respectfully with all players and staff.
- Uphold secure channels of communication with senior medical and performance team staff.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in sports medicine and injury management and contribute to the club’s injury prevention strategies pro-actively seeking out new ideas.
- Facilitate an environment in which our athletes can prepare for the demands of training and playing at an elite level.
- Other duties and responsibilities as required by line manager.
- Upholding and promoting the Club’s policies and procedures, including Health and Safety, Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities policies and procedures.
Experience, Skills and Qualifications:
- Sports Therapy degree
- Be a registered member of the Society of Sports Therapists (SST) or
- Have an up-to-date full Advanced Emergency Aid qualification; this should be the Level 5 ATMIFF.
- Attend a yearly ATMMiF-R reaccreditation.
- FA Safeguarding in Football qualification
- Previous experience of working in a multidisciplinary team.
- A good understanding of elite female athlete health
- Experience of planning and delivering the rehabilitation of a range of sports injuries including on and off-field rehabilitation sessions.
- Significant experience of using clinical, gym-based, and pitch-based objective measures to inform clinical decision making during the rehabilitation process
- Excellent, communication, adaptability, and teamwork
- To be calm, composed, and caring
- Flexibility to work the hours required to fulfil the role and the requirements of Crystal palace women first team
- Experience working within Women's Football (desirable)
Benefits:
- Complimentary match day ticket
- Reward and Discount Scheme through our Tech Scheme and Simple Health app
- Health and Wellbeing benefit scheme
- 20% Discount in our Retail Stores
- Discounts in various gyms through GymFlex
- Volunteering Day - 1 Workday off to support a charity of your choice.
- Travel Season Ticket loan
- Holiday allowance: 25 Days
Our commitment to Equality
At Crystal Palace Football Club, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion is spirited and continues to grow due to the working environment, which makes all staff feel appreciated and welcomed. Crystal Palace Football Club do this by encouraging good relations and practices towards different groups and are committed to promoting employment opportunities that celebrate diversity.
We are committed to attracting, recruiting, and retaining the most talented candidates and the club intends to ensure that everyone who wishes to engage with the club, whether as matchday fans, staff, players, board members, participants in Foundation programmes and any other person engaged with the club's activities, has a real and equal opportunity to do so.
Reasonable Adjustment
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role, ensuring equitable opportunities for everyone.
If you require disability-related adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact DLO@cpfc.co.uk (DLO inbox is for disability-related queries only, if you wish to gain further information regarding this vacancy, please contact cpfc.recruitment@cpfc.co.uk). We are here to help you through the whole recruitment process including trying to apply for a vacancy, getting in touch with us through the process, and/or helping with access in case you are required to come in for an interview.
Safeguarding
Crystal Palace Football Club is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare and protection of children and vulnerable people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As such, the post holder will be required to undergo any relevant security checks, including a comprehensive background check, Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to ensure the safety and protection of children and vulnerable individuals.
Contract Type:Full-time
Deadline:4th October 2026
Who we are:
We are Crystal Palace Football Club, a Premier League Football Club with more than 160 years of proud history. Spread across three different sites - brand new main offices at Selhurst Park Stadium, our London office, and our Training Ground/Academy, we offer the best atmosphere and culture for our fans and our employees.
We strive for excellence in the workplace with a philosophy of high standards, professionalism, and a strong work ethic from our employees. We are constantly trying to grow, diversify and build with not only our team on the pitch, but also our team in the offices and on the ground.
About this role:
Crystal Palace FC Women's Team is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sports Therapist to join our team. You will be a key member of the medical department providing high-quality sports therapy services to the CPFCW First Team. In collaboration with the medical team you will assist with providing treatment, the delivery of rehabilitation and injury prevention programmes, providing medical services on match days and implementing screening programmes, where required. The successful candidate will work alongside the Lead Physiotherapist, First Team Physiotherapist and Team Doctor within the Medical Department.
Responsibilities:
- Work with our medical team to evaluate and diagnose injuries and provide appropriate medical treatment and rehabilitation plans.
- In collaboration with the Lead Physiotherapist develop and implement injury prevention strategies to minimise injury risk and optimize performance.
- Provide medical cover for all training sessions and Women’s first team fixtures (including away travel).
- Collaborate with performance and technical staff to develop individualized rehabilitation plans for injured players to ensure a smooth transition back to training and competition.
- Develop and implement appropriate rehabilitation plans for all injured players including gym and pitch-based components using appropriate technology and monitoring systems to guide progression.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records for all players and provide regular reports on the status of injured players.
- Build strong and reliable relationships working collaboratively and respectfully with all players and staff.
- Uphold secure channels of communication with senior medical and performance team staff.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in sports medicine and injury management and contribute to the club’s injury prevention strategies pro-actively seeking out new ideas.
- Facilitate an environment in which our athletes can prepare for the demands of training and playing at an elite level.
- Other duties and responsibilities as required by line manager.
- Upholding and promoting the Club’s policies and procedures, including Health and Safety, Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities policies and procedures.
Experience, Skills and Qualifications:
- Sports Therapy degree
- Be a registered member of the Society of Sports Therapists (SST) or
- Have an up-to-date full Advanced Emergency Aid qualification; this should be the Level 5 ATMIFF.
- Attend a yearly ATMMiF-R reaccreditation.
- FA Safeguarding in Football qualification
- Previous experience of working in a multidisciplinary team.
- A good understanding of elite female athlete health
- Experience of planning and delivering the rehabilitation of a range of sports injuries including on and off-field rehabilitation sessions.
- Significant experience of using clinical, gym-based, and pitch-based objective measures to inform clinical decision making during the rehabilitation process
- Excellent, communication, adaptability, and teamwork
- To be calm, composed, and caring
- Flexibility to work the hours required to fulfil the role and the requirements of Crystal palace women first team
- Experience working within Women's Football (desirable)
Benefits:
- Complimentary match day ticket
- Reward and Discount Scheme through our Tech Scheme and Simple Health app
- Health and Wellbeing benefit scheme
- 20% Discount in our Retail Stores
- Discounts in various gyms through GymFlex
- Volunteering Day - 1 Workday off to support a charity of your choice.
- Travel Season Ticket loan
- Holiday allowance: 25 Days
Our commitment to Equality
At Crystal Palace Football Club, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion is spirited and continues to grow due to the working environment, which makes all staff feel appreciated and welcomed. Crystal Palace Football Club do this by encouraging good relations and practices towards different groups and are committed to promoting employment opportunities that celebrate diversity.
We are committed to attracting, recruiting, and retaining the most talented candidates and the club intends to ensure that everyone who wishes to engage with the club, whether as matchday fans, staff, players, board members, participants in Foundation programmes and any other person engaged with the club's activities, has a real and equal opportunity to do so.
Reasonable Adjustment
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role, ensuring equitable opportunities for everyone.
If you require disability-related adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact DLO@cpfc.co.uk (DLO inbox is for disability-related queries only, if you wish to gain further information regarding this vacancy, please contact cpfc.recruitment@cpfc.co.uk). We are here to help you through the whole recruitment process including trying to apply for a vacancy, getting in touch with us through the process, and/or helping with access in case you are required to come in for an interview.
Safeguarding
Crystal Palace Football Club is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare and protection of children and vulnerable people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As such, the post holder will be required to undergo any relevant security checks, including a comprehensive background check, Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to ensure the safety and protection of children and vulnerable individuals.