Physiotherapist / Sport Rehabilitator (Altrincham FC Women – Voluntary Role) APPLY NOW
Location: Partington, Cheadle (training venue) + matchday locations across the North West
Club: Altrincham FC Women
Hours: Two Part-time roles; 4 Hours Per Week (Evenings & Matchdays)
Expenses: Up to £30 paid per week
Start Date: As soon as possible
The Opportunity
Altrincham FC Women are seeking enthusiastic, professional and committed Physiotherapist / Sports Rehabilitators to join our medical and performance team for the 2026/27 season.
We are looking to appoint two part-time practitioners, providing dedicated medical support across our First Team and Elite U18s (Reserve Team) programme.
The successful candidates will work closely with the coaching staff and players to support injury prevention, rehabilitation, player availability and the overall health and wellbeing of our players.
Key Responsibilities
● Providing professional medical and sports rehabilitation support to players
● Assessing and managing acute and ongoing football-related injuries
● Providing pitch-side first aid and appropriate injury management
● Supporting injury prevention strategies
● Developing and supporting individual rehabilitation programmes
● Monitoring player progress throughout rehabilitation
● Contributing to safe and effective return-to-training and return-to-play processes
● Communicating effectively with coaches and relevant members of the football staff
● Maintaining appropriate medical and injury records
● Promoting a positive culture around player health, wellbeing and injury prevention
● Working within the club’s policies, safeguarding procedures and medical protocols
What we’re looking for
● Qualified as a Physiotherapist, Sports Rehabilitator or in a relevant sports therapy/medical discipline
● Experienced or interested in working within football
● Confident assessing and managing common football injuries
● Comfortable providing pitch-side medical support
● Professional, reliable and punctual
● Able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary football environment
● A strong communicator with players and coaching staff
● Passionate about player development, wellbeing and injury prevention
● Able to work evenings and Sundays consistently throughout the season
Previous experience within football or elite/youth sport is desirable but not essential
What we offer
● Regular weekly training and matchday coverage
● Opportunity to work across both First Team and Elite U18s (Reserve Team) environments
● Paid expenses
● Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a competitive women’s football environment
● Close integration with the club’s coaching and football staff
● Opportunity to contribute to the development of the club’s medical and player care provision
Additional Information
There are two voluntary positions available, each for four hours per week:
Position 1 – Tuesday & Sunday commitment
The successful candidate will be expected to attend:
Training (Partington):
○ Tuesdays: 7:00–9:00pm
Matchday (Locations across Manchester):
○ Sundays: 1:30–3:30pm
Position 2 – Thursday & Sunday commitment
The successful candidate will be expected to attend:
Training (Cheadle):
○ Tuesdays: 7:00–9:00pm
Matchday (Locations across Manchester):
○ Sundays: 1:30–3:30pm
How to Apply
Please send a brief expression of interest outlining your relevant experience, along with your CV, to: women@altrinchamfootballclub.co.uk
Closing Date: Monday 30 th September 2026
Altrincham FC Women are committed to creating a professional, inclusive and supportive environment for players and staff.