Rehabilitation Coach

First Team Rehabilitation Coach - Be Part of a Legacy Bigger Than the Game

At Al-Qadsiah Club we’re creating more than teams—we’re crafting a legacy that goes beyond the game, making an impact both on and off the field. Driven by ambition, synergy, and innovation, we aim to inspire generations while shaping the future of Saudi sports.

This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to be part of something larger than yourself. At Al-Qadsiah, you’ll play a key role in shaping our legacy, contributing to the nation’s sports vision, and making history every step of the way.

Overview:

As the Rehabilitation Coach for the First Team at Al-Qadsiah Club, you will be responsible for guiding injured players through every phase of their recovery and reintegration into elite-level football. Working at the intersection of medicine, performance, and coaching, you’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure our players return not only fully fit—but stronger, smarter, and more confident than ever.

Key Responsibilities:

Rehabilitation & Recovery

• Develop and deliver bespoke return-to-play programs in coordination with the medical and physiotherapy teams.
• Track and manage player progress through measurable physical milestones.
• Lead on-field RTP sessions and tailor functional movement routines for each stage of recovery.
• Support players holistically through the rehab journey—from injury diagnosis to full match readiness.

Injury Prevention

• Design individualized and team-wide prevention protocols to mitigate re-injury risks.
• Incorporate preventative measures into broader training cycles with the strength and conditioning staff.
• Conduct physical screenings to identify risk factors and optimize biomechanics.
• Integrate movement efficiency, load monitoring, and mobility strategies throughout the RTP process.

Treatment Support

• Assist physiotherapists with manual therapy, recovery techniques, and guided mobility exercises.
• Ensure high-quality treatment delivery during rehab, both on and off the pitch.

Collaboration & Communication

• Act as a key conduit between medical, coaching, and performance departments to align recovery goals.
• Maintain detailed records of each player's recovery profile and update relevant staff on progress and readiness.

Professional Development & Other

• Stay up to date with current methods, research, and technology in rehab and return-to-play science.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Lead Physiotherapist or Technical Director.

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a sport science, physiotherapy, or rehabilitation-related field.

Desirable:

• Postgraduate certification in Return to Play, Sports Injury Rehab, or Strength & Conditioning.
• Additional certifications in Biomechanics, Osteopathy, or Manual Therapy.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Essential:

• Experience in a medical/performance role in elite sport, ideally football.
• Practical expertise with RTP protocols and functional testing methodologies.
• Deep understanding of injury mechanisms, biomechanics, and movement optimization.
• Ability to build tailored recovery programs with the use of performance technology (GPS, force plates, EMG, etc.).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a high-pressure, multidisciplinary environment.
• Fluent in English.

Desirable:

• Experience working in Saudi Arabia or the Middle East.
• Additional language skills (Arabic, Spanish).

Why Join Al-Qadsiah?

• Be Part of the Legacy: Join a club that’s redefining the future of Saudi sports, striving to lead the competition and set new standards of excellence.
• Experience the Culture: Thrive in an environment that values quality, accountability, diversity, synergy, innovation, and ambition, while embracing harmony—this is the Qadsiah Way.

The Executives in Sport Group are retained on behalf of Al Qadsiah SC to make this appointment. All direct applications and CVs will be forwarded to The Executives in Sport Group.

If this role is of interest, then please press the apply button and include a copy of your CV.