Lead Physiotherapist (Women’s Programme)

Lead Physiotherapist (Women’s Programme) - Be Part of a Legacy Bigger Than the Game

At Al-Qadsiah Club we’re creating more than teams—we’re crafting a legacy that goes beyond the game, making an impact both on and off the field. Driven by ambition, synergy, and innovation, we aim to inspire generations while shaping the future of Saudi sports.

This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to be part of something larger than yourself. At Al-Qadsiah, you’ll play a key role in shaping our legacy, contributing to the nation’s sports vision, and making history every step of the way.

Overview:

As the Lead Physiotherapist at Al-Qadsiah Club, you will provide clinical leadership, organisation, and delivery of physiotherapy services for the Women’s Programme (First Team and Academy). You will lead a team of physiotherapists within an integrated performance department, ensuring the highest standards of injury prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and performance support in a high-performance football environment.

Clinical Leadership and Service Delivery

• Lead the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of players to ensure optimal health and performance
• Oversee daily physiotherapy provision across training and matchdays
• Ensure evidence-based practice is consistently applied throughout the department
• Maintain high standards of clinical governance, documentation, and audit processes
• Work closely with the performance department to maximise player availability and performance

Staff Management and Organisation

• Lead, manage, and mentor physiotherapy staff within the women’s programme
• Develop clear roles, responsibilities, and workflows across the physiotherapy team
• Coordinate staff rotas to ensure effective coverage across training, matches, and rehabilitation sessions
• Deliver regular CPD sessions, case reviews, and performance feedback
• Support the recruitment and onboarding of medical and performance staff

Injury Prevention and Performance Integration

• Design and implement injury prevention strategies aligned with the demands of elite women’s football
• Collaborate with Strength & Conditioning, Sports Science, Nutrition, and Coaching staff to support performance outcomes
• Use screening, monitoring, and testing data to inform injury risk management strategies
• Integrate gym-based and pitch-based prehabilitation programmes
• Develop female athlete health pathways in collaboration with the Club Doctor to ensure athlete-specific needs are addressed

Data, Technology and Reporting

• Lead physiotherapy input into the Athlete Management System (AMS)
• Ensure accurate recording of injury data, treatment logs, and player availability metrics
• Collaborate with data staff to monitor injury trends and produce actionable insights
• Contribute to weekly medical and performance reports to support decision-making

Matchday and Training Support

• Lead physiotherapy provision during training sessions and matchdays
• Ensure all emergency medical procedures and equipment are in place and operational
• Coordinate pitch-side injury management and immediate care
• Travel with the team for domestic and international fixtures
• Provide clear communication regarding player availability, risk status, and return-to-play timelines

Culture and Leadership

• Drive a high-performance, accountable, and collaborative culture across the department
• Promote player education and ownership of health, recovery, and wellbeing
• Act as a role model for professionalism and high standards throughout the programme

Qualifications

Desirable:

• Postgraduate qualification in Sports Physiotherapy or a related discipline
• Experience working within women’s professional football
• Additional specialist qualifications in elite sport rehabilitation or performance medicine

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Essential:

• Degree in Physiotherapy and registration with a recognised governing body (e.g. HCPC or equivalent)
• Minimum of five years’ experience in elite sport, ideally within professional football
• Proven experience leading or managing medical and physiotherapy teams
• Strong understanding of elite female athlete health and performance considerations
• Experience implementing return-to-play frameworks and performance integration strategies
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong organisational and planning capabilities
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary performance environment
• High attention to detail and commitment to professional standards

Desirable:

• Experience using GPS systems such as STATSports
• Experience using force platforms such as ForceDecks
• Familiarity with Athlete Management Systems including Kitman Labs or Smartabase
• Experience working in the Middle East or within international football environments

Why Join Al-Qadsiah?

Be Part of the Legacy: Join a club that’s redefining the future of Saudi sports, striving to lead the competition and set new standards of excellence.

Experience the Culture: Thrive in an environment that values quality, accountability, diversity, synergy, innovation, and ambition, while embracing harmony—this is the Qadsiah Way .

The Executives in Sport Group are retained on behalf of Al Qadsiah SC to make this appointment. All direct applications and CVs will be forwarded to The Executives in Sport Group.

If this role is of interest, then please press the apply button and include a copy of your CV.