Vacancy at Cambridge United FC
Academy Sport Therapy Intern
Salary
Voluntary Role
Cambridge United Training Ground and Stadium
Vacancy listed
20/01/2026
Application deadline
06/03/2026
Details
Academy Sport Therapy Intern
Department Academy
Reports to Lead Academy Physiotherapist
Salary Volunteer
Location The Cledara Abbey Stadium, Training Ground
Hours Matchdays, plus one day per week
Role Summary
The Sports Therapy Intern will support Cambridge United FC’s Academy Sports Science & Medicine team, working primarily with the U18 squad and schoolboy age groups. This placement provides hands-on experience within a professional academy environment, offering the opportunity to work closely with developing young athletes and contribute to their physical welfare and performance progression.
The intern will assist in the delivery of injury assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation programmes for U9–U16 players and the U18s, under supervision from qualified staff. Duties will include supporting pre-training preparation, assisting with pitch-side first aid at training and matches, delivering injury-prevention exercises, aiding recovery sessions, and contributing to daily documentation and injury management processes.
This role provides a valuable development pathway for an aspiring sports therapist, offering exposure to the demands of academy football and the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team dedicated to long-term player development. The successful intern will gain practical skills, professional mentorship, and an insight into the medical and performance standards expected within an elite youth football environment.
Key Role Outcomes
• Assist in the screening and monitoring of academy players
• Contribute to individualised rehabilitation plans
• Aid in the coordination of player return-to-play processes
• Assist with soft-tissue therapy
• Support the implementation of academy injury-prevention strategies
• Contribute to the design and delivery of pitch-based rehabilitation
• Support the return-to-play pathway
• Contribute to multidisciplinary communication
• Offer support during academy fixtures
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation
• Demonstrate ongoing learning and professional development
• Fulfil any other relevant duties as directed by the medical and performance staff.
This role description sets out the key outcomes required. It does not specify in detail the activities required to achieve these outcomes. As a term of your internship, you may reasonably be expected to perform duties of a similar or related nature to those outlined in the role description.
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience Required/ Desirable
Currently studying a sports therapy related degree
Introduction to First Aid qualification
FA Safeguarding Children Certificate
Experience of delivering excellent customer services
IT Skills, including Outlook, Word and PowerPoint
Experience of working with player/parents in football environments
Experience in leading/managing an area/people or teams
Experience working in a high performing business environment
Understanding of how elite players are developed
Personal Qualities/Attributes
A genuine team player who will support and motivate other members of the team
Takes responsibility for ensuring a high quality of work
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Willing to go above and beyond to help others
Resilient, adaptable and able to thrive in a high-pressure environment
Strong communication and decision-making skills
Hard working, honest and humble
Application Process
Application Instructions Interested applicants should apply by submitting their CV and Cover Letter, applications which do not include all documents will not be reviewed.
Application Closing Date 6th March 2026
Interview Date(s) TBC
Start Date June 2026
Mission, Vision & Values Mission
Cambridge United aspires to compete at the highest level of the English Football League, whilst operating a financially sustainable football club embedded within the heart of its community.
We are custodians with a collective responsibility to protect and enhance the Club for future generations.
Vision
Creating Memories
We engage current and future generations of supporters by creating memorable moments.
Driving Standards & Performance
We will evolve by driving standards and performance through self-reflection and education.
Enhancing Lives
We are an inclusive Club that is United in Endeavour to enhance lives through the power of sport.
Values
We engage positive and inspiring characters who are committed to serving and strengthening our community, by adopting our 3 keys values.
Teamwork We achieve more through working together than alone and are United in Endeavour.
Hard Work We are committed to learning and working towards our pursuit of excellence in everything we do.
Humility We will celebrate each other’s successes and recognise that no individual is greater than the collective.
Employability Statement Cambridge United FC is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.
Safeguarding Statement Cambridge United FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
For those positions where a criminal record check (DBS) is identified as necessary, this will be carried out in line with other safer recruitment checks.
The post holder will be required to undergo Safeguarding training periodically.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Cambridge United FC is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and role applicants. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from disabled candidates. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We do not discriminate based on age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.
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Department Academy
Reports to Lead Academy Physiotherapist
Salary Volunteer
Location The Cledara Abbey Stadium, Training Ground
Hours Matchdays, plus one day per week
Role Summary
The Sports Therapy Intern will support Cambridge United FC’s Academy Sports Science & Medicine team, working primarily with the U18 squad and schoolboy age groups. This placement provides hands-on experience within a professional academy environment, offering the opportunity to work closely with developing young athletes and contribute to their physical welfare and performance progression.
The intern will assist in the delivery of injury assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation programmes for U9–U16 players and the U18s, under supervision from qualified staff. Duties will include supporting pre-training preparation, assisting with pitch-side first aid at training and matches, delivering injury-prevention exercises, aiding recovery sessions, and contributing to daily documentation and injury management processes.
This role provides a valuable development pathway for an aspiring sports therapist, offering exposure to the demands of academy football and the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team dedicated to long-term player development. The successful intern will gain practical skills, professional mentorship, and an insight into the medical and performance standards expected within an elite youth football environment.
Key Role Outcomes
• Assist in the screening and monitoring of academy players
• Contribute to individualised rehabilitation plans
• Aid in the coordination of player return-to-play processes
• Assist with soft-tissue therapy
• Support the implementation of academy injury-prevention strategies
• Contribute to the design and delivery of pitch-based rehabilitation
• Support the return-to-play pathway
• Contribute to multidisciplinary communication
• Offer support during academy fixtures
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation
• Demonstrate ongoing learning and professional development
• Fulfil any other relevant duties as directed by the medical and performance staff.
This role description sets out the key outcomes required. It does not specify in detail the activities required to achieve these outcomes. As a term of your internship, you may reasonably be expected to perform duties of a similar or related nature to those outlined in the role description.
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience Required/ Desirable
Currently studying a sports therapy related degree
Introduction to First Aid qualification
FA Safeguarding Children Certificate
Experience of delivering excellent customer services
IT Skills, including Outlook, Word and PowerPoint
Experience of working with player/parents in football environments
Experience in leading/managing an area/people or teams
Experience working in a high performing business environment
Understanding of how elite players are developed
Personal Qualities/Attributes
A genuine team player who will support and motivate other members of the team
Takes responsibility for ensuring a high quality of work
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Willing to go above and beyond to help others
Resilient, adaptable and able to thrive in a high-pressure environment
Strong communication and decision-making skills
Hard working, honest and humble
Application Process
Application Instructions Interested applicants should apply by submitting their CV and Cover Letter, applications which do not include all documents will not be reviewed.
Application Closing Date 6th March 2026
Interview Date(s) TBC
Start Date June 2026
Mission, Vision & Values Mission
Cambridge United aspires to compete at the highest level of the English Football League, whilst operating a financially sustainable football club embedded within the heart of its community.
We are custodians with a collective responsibility to protect and enhance the Club for future generations.
Vision
Creating Memories
We engage current and future generations of supporters by creating memorable moments.
Driving Standards & Performance
We will evolve by driving standards and performance through self-reflection and education.
Enhancing Lives
We are an inclusive Club that is United in Endeavour to enhance lives through the power of sport.
Values
We engage positive and inspiring characters who are committed to serving and strengthening our community, by adopting our 3 keys values.
Teamwork We achieve more through working together than alone and are United in Endeavour.
Hard Work We are committed to learning and working towards our pursuit of excellence in everything we do.
Humility We will celebrate each other’s successes and recognise that no individual is greater than the collective.
Employability Statement Cambridge United FC is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.
Safeguarding Statement Cambridge United FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
For those positions where a criminal record check (DBS) is identified as necessary, this will be carried out in line with other safer recruitment checks.
The post holder will be required to undergo Safeguarding training periodically.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Cambridge United FC is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and role applicants. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from disabled candidates. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We do not discriminate based on age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.
https://forms.office.com/e/WkrhMHMzzL