Job highlights

- One male and one female staff will be appointed to cater to the needs of both genders in a respectful and safe environment. Staff are expected to uphold gender sensitivity,inclusion,and safeguarding at all times. Safeguarding & Wellbeing
- Masters degree in Physiotherapy (MPT) Sports specialization
- Certification in sports rehabilitation or manual therapy techniques
- Preferred

Location: AIFF-FIFA-Telangana Talent Academy , Hyderabad, Telangana Reports to: TDS Sports Science Lead

Type: Full-time | Residential | Fixed-Term (FIFA TDS Project)

Role Overview The Physiotherapist will be responsible for managing the health, injury prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of youth football players enrolled at the AIFF-FIFA-Telangana Talent Academy in Hyderabad

Working within a high-performance multidisciplinary team, the role is central to ensuring player well-being, recovery from injuries, and continuous physical readiness in alignment with the objectives of the FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS)

Key Responsibilities

Injury Rehabilitation & Management

Design individualised rehabilitation protocols for injured players, ensuring adherence to safe return-to-play protocols

Conduct initial musculoskeletal assessment and injury history documentation

Monitor individual players wellness questionnaires and basic metrics (e-g Fatigue, Injury , Sleep, Hydration)

Monitor recovery plans regularly on player progress and update to the coaches

Injury Prevention

Design and implement individualised injury prevention programs based on common injury risk in footballs

Conduct structured Dynamic warm-up , mobility drills and cool down routines

Conduct regular MSK screening and assessments

Medical Documentation & Reporting

Maintain detailed and confidential medical and physiotherapy records for all academy players





Track treatment sessions, injury logs, and communicate updates to technical and sports science staff

Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration

Work closely with coaches, strength & conditioning coach, the academys medical team, and the Project Manager to integrate physiotherapy support into daily football operations

Provide physical readiness updates and advise on load management

Treatment Support & Recovery

Offer on-field and off-field support during training sessions and matches

Administer manual therapy, taping, soft tissue therapy, and other standard treatments as needed

Support players in daily recovery strategies including stretching, icing, hydration routines, etc Essential

Qualifications & Experience

Masters degree in Physiotherapy (MPT) Sports specialization

Minimum 2 years of experience working with athletes, preferably in a football or high-performance sports setup

Proven expertise in injury diagnosis, rehabilitation planning, and return-to-play protocols

Proficiency in maintaining digital medical records and reporting systems

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a residential, youth-centric setting

Fluency in English and Hindi (Telugu will be an advantage)

Preferred

Experience in youth development academies or football clubs

Exposure to GPS-based tracking or sports science data integration

Certification in sports rehabilitation or manual therapy techniques

Gender-Specific Notes

One male and one female staff will be appointed to cater to the needs of both genders in a respectful and safe environment

Staff are expected to uphold gender sensitivity, inclusion, and safeguarding at all times

Safeguarding & Wellbeing The candidate must uphold the highest standards of player safety, welfare, and integrity, ensuring a positive and respectful training environment at all times

Application Deadline: 28

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