Physiotherapist

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 environment 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