Athletic Development Lead, Women's Academy

Newcastle United; Ushaw Moor; Presencial; GBP 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Newcastle United Women Academy is seeking an Academy Physical Performance Lead to design and deliver age-appropriate, evidence-informed strength and conditioning programmes for our players. You will work closely with coaches, medical staff and the multidisciplinary team to maximise physical potential while fostering healthy habits for long-term success.

You will implement testing, monitor progress, support rehab and injury prevention, and embed physical development across training and matchdays.

Formación

• BSc in S&C, Sport Science or related discipline.
• UKSCA accreditation or actively working towards accreditation.
• Excellent knowledge of long-term athletic development principles.
• Experience delivering physical development programmes for women and girls.
• Experience in high-performing multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication, motivation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Reflective mindset and commitment to CPD.

Responsabilidades

• Design, deliver and review evidence-informed strength and conditioning programmes aligned to the NUW Performance Plan.
• Conduct physical testing and monitor progression to inform development plans.
• Support rehabilitation, return-to-play and injury prevention with the MDT.
• Provide physical performance support during training and matchdays, home and away.
• Maintain accurate player records and physical performance databases in line with standards.
• Educate coaches to integrate physical development into technical programmes.
• Deliver player education on nutrition, recovery and healthy lifestyle habits.
• Maintain and develop the Academy's physical performance monitoring systems.
• Support management and development of S&C equipment and facilities.
• Contribute to departmental projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Conocimientos

S&C expertise

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Educación

BSc in Strength & Conditioning/Sport Science

UKSCA accreditation or in progress

Descripción del empleo

Newcastle United Women Academy is seeking an Academy Physical Performance Lead to design and deliver age-appropriate, evidence-informed strength and conditioning programmes for our players. You will work closely with coaches, medical staff and the multidisciplinary team to maximise physical potential while fostering healthy habits for long-term success.

You will implement testing, monitor progress, support rehab and injury prevention, and embed physical development across training and matchdays.