Elite Physical Performance Lead – Women's Academy

Newcastle United; High Buston; Sur place; GBP 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Newcastle United Women Academy seeks an Academy Physical Performance Lead to design and deliver age-appropriate, evidence-informed athletic development programmes. You will lead strength and conditioning, monitor progress and support injury prevention across the academy, collaborating with coaches, medical staff and the broader team.

You will implement long-term athletic development principles, educate coaches on physical outcomes, and contribute to ongoing performance projects while upholding

Qualifications

• BSc in Strength & Conditioning, 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 within womens and girls sport.
• Experience working effectively within a high-performing multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication, motivation and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• A reflective mindset and commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsabilités

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

Connaissances

Strength & Conditioning

Sports Science

UKSCA accreditation

Womens sport experience

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Formation

BSc in Strength & Conditioning

Description du poste

Newcastle United Women Academy seeks an Academy Physical Performance Lead to design and deliver age-appropriate, evidence-informed athletic development programmes. You will lead strength and conditioning, monitor progress and support injury prevention across the academy, collaborating with coaches, medical staff and the broader team.

You will implement long-term athletic development principles, educate coaches on physical outcomes, and contribute to ongoing performance projects while upholding