Sports therapist : Salary and conditions

Typical starting salaries in the region of: £16,000 - 18,000. With experience this can rise to £25,000 - £28,000.
A therapist working with a professional team could earn up to £35,000 but these posts are usually open to more experienced candidates.
A sports therapist is usually part of a wider team of trainers, managers and doctors.
Sports therapists often have a 'portfolio' career, involving part-time work in several clinics and also with multiple amateur or professional sports clubs. Other typical part-time jobs include teaching, coaching and personal training.
Some therapists affiliate themselves to one or more gyms, which may recommend them to members so that they develop a pool of private clients.
A therapist working with a sports team needs to be available for weekend fixtures and seven days a week during the season. Clinic appointments may take place in evenings and at weekends.
Dress code is casual, often tracksuited. A presentable, healthy appearance is needed.
The job can be stressful, particularly when dealing with the expectations of athletes, their families, managers and coaches.
Sports therapists working with sports teams travel nationally and possibly internationally.

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Written by AGCAS editors

Date:

February 2011