Club Vacancy - Lead Academy Physio

The Role

Castleford Tigers RLFC are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Lead Academy Physiotherapist, Sports Therapist, or Sports Rehabilitator to deliver physiotherapy provision across our youth and academy programmes, with some crossover into First Team support.

This is a key role within our medical department, supporting the health, development, and performance of our academy athletes. The successful applicant will work within a supportive governance structure alongside senior medical staff, with opportunities for professional growth and involvement across the wider club.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for Academy players.

• Deliver pitch-side trauma and match-day cover for Academy and selected Reserves fixtures.

• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous medical records and contribute to injury surveillance.

• Communicate effectively with coaches, performance staff, players, and families.

• Support the First Team medical staff where required.

• Supervise and mentor junior staff and students.

Working hours will primarily be during the day, with some evenings and weekends required depending on fixtures.

Essential Criteria

• Relevant professional qualification:

  • Physiotherapist: HCPC & CSP registered

  • Sports Therapist: Society of Sports Therapists registered

  • Sports Rehabilitator: BASRaT registered

• Minimum one year post-graduate experience

• Level 3 pitch-side trauma qualification (IMMOFP, PHICIS L3, or equivalent), or Level 2 with a commitment to complete Level 3 as soon as possible

• Eligible to work in the UK

• Full UK driving licence

• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends to cover training and fixtures

Desirable Criteria

• Previous experience in elite sport or rugby

• Experience working with youth athletes

• NHS experience

Details

• Location: The OneBore Stadium, Castleford, WF10 2SD (with travel to training and match venues)

• Contract Type: Full-Time, Fixed Term

• Salary: £25,000 – £30,000 (dependent on experience)

• Closing Date: Wednesday 17th September 2025

• Start Date: 1st November 2025 (subject to notice period)

How to Apply
Please send your CV and a one-page covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to:

Dr Nick Raynor – Head of Medical Services
? nickraynor@castigers.com

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Raynor at the same email address.

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