Academy Physiotherapist – Women’s Football – Liverpool
Who are we:Everton Football Club is one of world sport’s most respected and revered names – a by-word for innovation, professionalism and community.
During the course of a glittering history spanning three centuries, the Club has been shaped and guided by its aspirational mottoNil Satis Nisi Optimum- nothing but the best is good enough.
Alongside a Senior Mens Team that has played more games in English football’s top flight than any other, Everton Women have been a leading light in driving forward the professionalism of the womens game.
With roots that go back to the mid-1980s, Everton Women were formally established in 1995 and won the English league title just three seasons later.
League runners-up five times in the following decade, the team also won two Women’s FA Cups and a Women’s League Cup before proudly becoming one of the eight founder members of the Women’s Super League in 2011.
In September 2025, the iconic Goodison Park – Everton’s main stadium since 1892 – became the permanent home of Everton Women, signalling the dawn of an exciting new chapter for one of the women’s game most storied clubs.
About the opportunity:Due to a period of maternity leave, we have an exciting opportunity within our Womens Academyfor a Physiotherapist to join us.
As Academy Physiotherapist Womens Football you willprovide high-quality Physiotherapy services to players within the EFCW Academy, focusing on delivery of treatment and all stages of the rehabilitation pathway. Assisting with the coordination of the medical services on match days, organising and implementing screening programmes, prehab and rehab strategies where required.
As part of the responsibilities of the role, you will be expected to maintaina high level of professional practice and behaviour, including continually keeping up to date with evolutions and developments in practice within the performance sector, developing and amending knowledge and processes in line with this, andtherenewingofall required qualificationsensuring theyare maintained to enable professional / regulatory memberships and insurances.This should include, but not be limited to:
Physiotherapy; practicalities and applications
FA Doping programme and anti-doping legislation
Equity, diversity, and social inclusion
Safeguarding and the protection of vulnerable adults
Health and safety within the workplace and relevant practices
Other responsibilities
Responsible for the upload of dataand information to Kitman Labs
Lead the departments contributions to the PGAAC criteria
Who were looking for:Essentially, we are looking for an individual who has relevant experience or has workedwithin an elite sporting environmentthis role would also be suited to individuals from asports therapybackground.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
Knowledge & experience of strength and conditioning requirements of an elite footballer
Extensive knowledge & experience in injury prevention/rehab principles Experience of monitoring rehabilitation of a number of individuals at the same time
The ability to work alongside players of various ages, in a supportive and professional manner
Ability to maintain accurate medico-legal recording
Ability to travel to various locations for training, games, and tournaments
RequiredQualifications
A degree in Physiotherapy, or equivalent
Full Membership to a relevant professional membership organisation
Adequate indemnity insurance
FA Intermediate Trauma Medical Management in Football (ITMMiF)
Full membership of the Society of Sport Therapy
Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered
United KingdomAnti-Doping (UKAD) Clean Sport Essentials + / Introduction to Clean sport
If you are proactive with an ambitious and resilient spirit and have the ability towork well within a team setting, then we would love to hear from you!
This role will be offered on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract, working 35hours per week. The primary location for this role will be at our Finch Farm Training Facility in Halewood, Liverpool however, there will be a requirementto travel to various locations for training, games, and tournaments.
The closing date for applications isTuesday 28th July 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a substantial amount of applications.
Everton Family Safer Recruitment Practices
The Everton Family iscommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As a requirement of our safer recruitment practices, this role will require either a Enhanced or Basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check or evidence that you are subscribed to the DBS Update Service information of which can be foundhere
This role is subject to both evidence and verification of relevant qualifications includingproof of eligibilityto work in the UK which will be discussed with you if your application is successful.
Equity & Inclusion
Everton is committed to ensuring everyone is respected, celebrated, and empowered for who they are, regardless of their identity. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, and those from racially diverse communities. We are dedicated to supporting the physical and mental/emotional wellbeing of all our people. Should you have a disability or long-term health condition and require reasonable adjustments to be made to the application/interview/onboarding process, please let us know by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team via email-careers@evertonfc.com
To support our pledge to diversify our organisation and through our commitment to the FAs Football Leadership Diversity Code, Everton welcomes applications from people of all walks of life. As part of our commitment to Disability, Inclusion and Accessibility we are more than happy to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process should you require.
Location:Liverpool, Merseyside, United KingdomSalary:0Job Type: TemporaryJob Reference:JP1624342LivAPWF…