Sports Therapist Placement

An opportunity has arisen for a student placement within our Student Sport Team.

You will be responsible for supporting the Lead Physiotherapist with medical and therapy service needs, plus relevant administration, across Team Surrey athletes. The student therapist will also work synchronously with other members of the performance team to effectively manage athletes’ injury rehabilitation and management plans.

The student therapist will be responsible for managing their own athlete caseload, under direct supervision. Training and development, plus formal mentorship opportunities will also be provided to support with university assignments and career progression. Placement students are expected to be flexible, with considerable work in evenings and weekends throughout the athletic seasons.

If you would like to discuss this role further please contact Kirsty Hillier via k.hillier@surrey.ac.uk

How to apply

Please apply on our website by completing our online application form and include a CV and Cover Letter.

Please note CVs cannot be accepted without a completed application form.

Surrey Sports Park is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. 

Please note this job may close early if sufficient applications are received. Interviews will take place Wednesday 25th February 2026

Strategy

Surrey Sports Park is at the heart of sport and physical activity in Surrey, and our mission is to deliver the best possible sport, health and wellbeing experience to our University of Surrey students and to the wider SSP community. We provide strategic added value to the University by delivering an outstanding student experience through social and competitive sport and providing an excellent environment for wellness and fitness for Surrey staff and students, and our community impact is significant both culturally and physically. The team is passionate and high performing, and the business model requires us to deliver a self-sustaining, well managed and customer service focused business. 

An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position.

Further details

For more information and to apply online, please download the further details and click on the 'apply online' button above.

Surrey Sports Park is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all.  We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community.  Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

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