Company Name:
West Bromwich Albion
Location:
West Bromwich
Vacancy Type:
Permanent
Position:
Club
Salary Details:
£47500 Yearly
Advertising End Date:
05 Jun 2026

About The Role

Here at West Bromwich Albion Football club we have an exciting opportunity to join our Sports & Medical Science team as 1st Team Soft Tissue Therapist.

Based at West Bromwich Albion F.C. Training Ground and reporting to the Director of Medical, the 1st Team Soft Tissue Therapist will be responsible for implementing an expert level of soft tissue delivery for all players to maximise recovery and promote readiness to perform. This includes the delivery of a wide range of evidence-based modalities to support World Class preparation and recovery from matchplay and training. Such activities include but are not limited to, ice baths, cryotherapy, stretching, mobilisation, and the organisation of soft-tissue therapies. Duties will also include a wide range of administrative and operational duties to support the multidisciplinary team such as the organisation of medical supplies for matchplay and training.

This post will enable the Medical and Sports Science Department to deliver a high-level of service provision to ensure all WBA F.C. players receive best practice strategies for elite performance.

About The Candidate

Person Specification
Essential Criteria
  • Qualification in Remedial Massage/Sports Therapy
  • Minimum 10-Years’ experience in professional sport
  • Essential Knowledge of recovery & athlete preparation
  • Highly organised and methodical approach to workload
  • Confidential and diplomatic
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbally
  • Full driving license
  •  Right to Work in the UK
Desirable Criteria 
  • BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy Degree
  • VTCT Level 3 & Level 4 in Sports and Remedial Massage

About The Club

Why should you work for us?

  • Enhanced Annual Leave, which increases through years of service.
  • Enhanced Sick Pay linked with service.
  • Life assurance
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Season tickets.
  • Discount in the Club Store on selected dates.
  • Free refreshments at all Club premises.
  • Free Parking at all Club premises.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Mental Health & Wellbeing Support.

Equality and Diversity

West Bromwich Albion FC is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to provide equality and fairness for all employees and opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity. 

Safer Recruitment

West Bromwich Albion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, therefore expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

WBA’s Safeguarding, Equality and Whistleblowing policies can be accessed here https://www.wba.co.uk/club/about-us/club-policies 

It is unlawful for the Club to employ anyone who is involved with regulated activity who is barred from doing so and we will carry out rigorous pre-employment checks and screening. 

An Enhanced DBS, References, Qualifications, Proof of Identity and Right Work in the UK checks will be required and carried out prior to commencement in this post.

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