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Medical, Performance & Sports Science

Keeping players fit, available and performing: physios, doctors, sports scientists, strength coaches, nutritionists and psychologists.

10roles

1need no qualification, or only benefit from one

4have a formal gate

How much do qualifications matter here?

Required4

Strongly preferred5

Helpful1

Not needed0

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Early career

Sports Therapist
Early career Strongly preferred
Treats and rehabilitates injured players and supports pitch-side care.
£22K to £45K (UK)
Sport Scientist
Early career Strongly preferred
Collects and interprets training-load, fitness and wellness data to support coaches.
£22K to £50K (UK)
Soft-Tissue Therapist (Masseur)
Early career Helpful
Provides massage and recovery treatment before and after training and matches.
£18K to £38K (UK)

Established

Club Physiotherapist
Established Required
A registered physiotherapist who assesses, treats and rehabilitates players.
£32K to £110K (UK)
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Established Strongly preferred
Builds strength, speed and robustness for players.
£28K to £95K (UK)
Sport Psychologist
Established Required
Supports players' mental performance and wellbeing.
£32K to £110K (UK)
Performance Nutritionist
Established Strongly preferred
Plans fuelling, hydration and body-composition support for players.
£30K to £90K (UK)

Senior

Head of Medical
Senior Required
Leads the club medical department and sets health, injury and return-to-play policy.
£65K to £220K (UK)
Club Doctor
Senior Required
The medical lead responsible for player health, diagnosis, medication and emergencies.
£70K to £250K (UK)
Head of Performance
Senior Strongly preferred
Leads sport science, strength and conditioning and often links with medical and nutrition.
£65K to £220K (UK)

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