Elite Women’s Academy Physical Performance Lead

Newcastle United; West Auckland; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcastle United Women Academy is seeking an Academy Physical Performance Lead to design and deliver age-appropriate, evidence-informed athletic development programmes for its players. You will work with coaches, medical staff and a multidisciplinary team to maximise physical potential while promoting long-term development and healthy habits.

You will lead testing, track progression, support rehab and injury prevention, and educate coaches on integrating physical development into technical

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 women’s and girls’ sport.
• Experience working within a high-performing multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication, motivation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Reflective mindset and commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• 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 development plans.
• Support rehabilitation, return-to-play and injury prevention in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide physical performance support during training sessions and matchdays.
• Maintain accurate player records and physical performance databases.
• 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 management and development of strength and conditioning equipment and facilities.
• Contribute to departmental projects, meetings and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

UKSCA accreditation

Long-term athletic development

Team collaboration

Excellent communication

Independent & collaborative work

CPD mindset

Education

BSc in Strength & Conditioning, Sport Science or related

Job description

Newcastle United Women Academy is seeking an Academy Physical Performance Lead to design and deliver age-appropriate, evidence-informed athletic development programmes for its players. You will work with coaches, medical staff and a multidisciplinary team to maximise physical potential while promoting long-term development and healthy habits.

You will lead testing, track progression, support rehab and injury prevention, and educate coaches on integrating physical development into technical