Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:

U15/16s Therapist

DEPARTMENT:

Performance & Medicine

REPORTS TO:

Lead U9s-16s Therapist

LOCATION:

Sir Jack Hayward Training Ground

HOURS:

37.5 (includes evening and weekend work)

DATE:

August 2025

We are Wolves; progressive, determined, bright, unified and humble. A pack that is hungry for

success. Wolves is one of the fastest growing professional football clubs in the UK, and also boasts

one of the richest histories in the beautiful game.

Formed in 1877, Wolves was a founder member of the Football League, and was one of the


country's most successful sides in the fifties and sixties. During a two decade spell the Black


Country's most decorated side won three First Division titles and one of its four FA Cups.


Fast forward to 2022, three seasons at Molineux saw Wolves clinch the Sky Bet Championship


trophy with 99 points, followed by a seventh-place finish in the Premier League, which included


memorable wins over Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea and Arsenal. The next


season saw the team complete a memorable double over the reigning champions, equal the


previous season's seventh place finish and reach the quarter finals of the Europa League all as part


of the 'longest season' in league history, either starting before or finishing after all other teams.




But this post is about not what we have done, but what we will achieve next.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and

adults at risk. We expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. This means that

the post-holder is required to apply all relevant policies and uphold the Club's commitment to

safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk and to ensuring that Wolves is free from

discrimination and harassment.

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Job purpose

To be passionate about adolescent sports physiotherapy/therapy in football with a drive to continue


to develop your knowledge and become a world-leading specialist in this area.


To lead on the day-to-day medical service provision for the U15/16s squad and elevate the Wolves


academy to the forefront of adolescent Sports Medicine within the UK. Through innovation, research


and best practice you will help us become regarded as the leading academy medical department in


the Premier League.


To develop links with partner universities to develop the Wolves Academy Medical and


Physiotherapy/therapy 'Research Programme'.


To oversee and supervise all medical provision for the U15/16s squad in conjunction with the Academy


Doctor.

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Key responsibilities

MANAGEMENT OF INJURIES

Oversee the provision of physiotherapy/therapy services to all players in the U15/U16s age groups. Implement evidence-based practice and utilise advanced clinical reasoning skills during the
rehabilitation process.
Demonstrate effective communication with all Academy MDT staff members at all times, providing
information regarding player injury status and rehabilitation progress where appropriate.
Ensure the management of injuries effectively meets its commitments to the players, coaches and
senior management through clinical audit and accurate documentation.
Work closely with the Lead U9s-16s Therapist to assess, diagnose and rehabilitate a range of
musculoskeletal injuries, including population specific pathologies such as lower limb apophysitis


and bone stress.

INJURY PREVENTION

Liaise with all MDT members on a daily basis in order to effectively communicate individual player
availability and readiness to train.
Work alongside the Academy Sport Science/Athletic Development Department in order to develop
and implement effective injury prevention and prehabilitation strategies across the schoolboy


squads.Oversee and implement daily injury prevention strategies for all schoolboy players. Assist with the planning and implementation of the evidence based musculoskeletal
screening/profiling of all players on a regular basis throughout the season.
Ensure each player in the U15/16s squad have an individualised injury prevention programmes that
are focused on addressing relevant injury risk factors.Ensure the delivery of injury prevention strategies effectively meets its commitment to the players,
coaches and senior management through clinical appraisal and an evidence-based approach.

MEDICAL PROVISION AT MATCHES/TOURS

Ensure appropriate physiotherapy/therapy match day cover and advanced medical care for all
U15/16s squad fixtures and support other academy games when required.


Ensure adequate support is present at all U15/16s squad fixtures and training sessions to maintain
standards set out in MEAP.


Ensure all medical equipment and MEAP procedures are regularly reviewed and maintained at the
training ground in line with EPPP criteria.


Ensure appropriate medical provision for all U15/16s squad training camps.

PRE-SIGNING MEDICALS/MEDICAL CONSULTATIONS

Play an active role within the pre-signing medical of academy players liaising closely with the Lead
U9-16s Therapist, Lead Academy Physiotherapist and Assistant Director of Performance.

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When necessary, accompany players to medical consultations at short notice (either in this country
or abroad), ensuring the player receives optimal care and advice at all times.

DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure that the Academy Performance Plan is regularly reviewed and updated to maintain EPPP
category one status.

Take a key role in implementing Academy Medical Department CPD sessions. Ensure all key administrative tasks are completed and appropriately managed: Review the EPPP document three times a year and review/update KPI targets. Oversee and manage the Ultralinq online system for all cardiac screens (U16s). Review and update relevant Academy EAPs along with the Lead Academy Doctor - annually. Input all medical notes onto the KitmanLabs system within 24 hours of completion. Complete monthly SMART targets focused on service development and continued professional
development.

Take an active role in the development of the medical aspect of the KitmanLabs system.

CONTINUAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Take responsibility for continued professional development and keeping an up-to-date portfolio of
achievements.


Strive to advance working practices both within the Medical Department, and in the wider sports
physiotherapy setting by promoting and performing clinical research.

General responsibilities

Compliance with Club policies Compliance with the Club's health and safety procedures Compliance with the Club's safeguarding policies To promote the Club's values To work consistently to embed equality & diversity into the Club To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably expected To maintain professional conduct at all times

Safeguarding

This role carries a specific safeguarding responsibility. This means that the post-holder is
required to apply all relevant policies and uphold the Club's commitment to safeguarding


vulnerable people.

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Key relationships

Lead U9-16s Therapist Lead Academy Physiotherapist Assistant Director of Performance
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Director of Performance Academy Manager- Football Academy Doctors Academy Coaches

Person Specification

Job Title: U15s/16s Therapist

Knowledge: the level and breadth of knowledge to do the job e.g. understanding of a defined system,


method or procedure, legal or regulatory frameworks etc


Essential


An understanding of working in the football environment with previous experience of working (PT/FT)
as a physiotherapist/therapist in an academy setting


Experience of clinically assessing, diagnosing and rehabilitating a wide range of neuromuscular and
orthopaedic conditions in young elite athletes


Experience of modifying training and rehabilitation programmes in order to address an individual's
needs, demonstrating advanced clinical reasoning skills


Experience of implementing profiling and screening methods for young elite athletes Experience of utilising injury prevention strategies in a professional sporting environment An understanding of the Elite Player Performance Plan including the audit process and categorisation
of football academies


Technical/work-based skills: skills specific to the job e.g. language competence, typing skills, coaching skills


etc


Essential


Experience of developing and implementing innovative ideas and putting them into practice Experience of using an AMS system to input medical notes / prehabilitation sessions Ability to communicate fluently (in English), demonstrating advanced communication skills in order to
meet the requirements of an individual


General skills and attributes: more general characteristics e.g. flexibility, communication skills, team working


etc


Essential


Understanding of how to work safely with children and/or vulnerable adults and uphold generally
accepted practice when working with those participants.
Promote, adhere to and implement the Club's Equality Policy and to work consistently to embed
equality and diversity within Club.
Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills whilst working in a pressurised situations Personal integrity and the ability to invoke trust and respect from others Excellent time keeping and organisational skills
Experience: proven record of experience in a particular field, profession or specialism.





Essential


Experience in the provision of physiotherapy/therapy services to young elite athletes
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Evidence of developing, implementing and evaluating physiotherapy/therapy programmes for young
elite footballers


Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team in a professional sporting environment
Desirable


Working with children and/or vulnerable adults
Qualifications: the level of educational, professional and/or occupational training required





Essential


Post-holder must hold or obtain at the earliest opportunity the relevant safeguarding training (i.e.
FA Safeguarding Children Workshop)
This position is subject to a satisfactory DBS check. The successful candidate must have a clear and
appropriate DBS certificate in place prior to commencing employment, in line with our safeguarding


obligations.
BSc in Physiotherapy or Sports Therapy/Rehabilitation Minimum of 1 years membership to the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (MCSP) and registration
with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or BASRAT/SST


Pitch side first aid qualification FA ITMMiF trained
Desirable


FA ATMMiF trained MSc (completed or working towards)


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