Department: Medical & Sports Science

Reports To: Head Physiotherapist / Head of Medical

Location: Al Ain Football Club Training Ground & Match Venues

Job Summary:

Al Ain Football Club is seeking a highly skilled and experienced First Team Physiotherapist to join our medical team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in injury prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and player recovery, ensuring that our first-team squad maintains peak physical performance throughout the season. The physiotherapist will work closely with the medical and sports science team to deliver evidence-based physiotherapy services that optimize player well-being and match availability.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Injury Prevention & Player Care

• Develop and implement injury prevention programs tailored to the specific needs of football players.
• Conduct musculoskeletal screenings and functional movement assessments to identify injury risks.
• Provide pre- and post-training/match physiotherapy treatments, including soft tissue therapy, taping, and joint mobilization.
• Assist in monitoring player workload to reduce overuse injuries and fatigue-related issues.
• Implement and manage warm-up and cooldown protocols to enhance player recovery.

2. Injury Assessment & Treatment

• Conduct thorough injury assessments and diagnose musculoskeletal injuries using clinical reasoning.
• Develop and implement personalized rehabilitation programs for injured players.
• Provide manual therapy, electrotherapy, and exercise-based rehabilitation to accelerate recovery.
• Work closely with medical staff to ensure safe and effective return-to-play strategies.
• Utilize advanced rehabilitation techniques such as hydrotherapy, cryotherapy, and biomechanical analysis.

3. Rehabilitation & Recovery

• Design and deliver progressive rehabilitation plans to facilitate full recovery from injuries.
• Monitor player response to treatment and adjust rehabilitation programs accordingly.
• Use evidence-based recovery techniques including compression therapy, stretching, and sports massage.
• Conduct return-to-sport fitness testing before allowing injured players to rejoin full training.

4. Matchday & Training Responsibilities

• Provide on-field emergency medical care and first aid for acute injuries during matches and training.
• Assist in the management of concussion protocols and player safety regulations.
• Support pre-match player preparation, including strapping, massage, and injury risk assessment.
• Work in close collaboration with coaches and medical staff to optimize player performance and readiness.

5. Medical Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain detailed and accurate medical records of all player injuries, treatments, and rehabilitation progress.
• Ensure compliance with FIFA, UAE Football Association, and club medical policies.
• Contribute to injury audits and reports for internal performance monitoring.
• Stay updated with latest advancements in sports physiotherapy, rehabilitation techniques, and medical guidelines.

6. Collaboration with Multi-Disciplinary Team

• Work alongside team doctors, sports scientists, strength & conditioning coaches, and nutritionists to provide holistic care.
• Participate in medical meetings to discuss injury status, rehabilitation progress, and player availability.
• Provide education and injury prevention guidance to players and coaching staff.