Lead Strength & Conditioning for Women's Academy

Newcastle United; Newcastle upon Tyne; Sur place; GBP 42 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Newcastle United Women Academy is seeking an Academy Physical Performance Lead to design and deliver age-appropriate, evidence-informed athletic development programmes. You’ll work with coaches, medical staff and a multidisciplinary team to maximise players’ physical potential and long-term success.

You’ll deliver strength and conditioning plans, monitor progress, support rehab and injury prevention, and educate coaches on integrating physical development into training.

Qualifications

• BSc in Strength & Conditioning, Sport Science or related discipline.
• UKSCA accreditation or actively working towards.
• Excellent knowledge of LTAD principles.
• Experience delivering physical development in womens/girls sport.
• Experience in a high-performing multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Reflective mindset with commitment to CPD.

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

Connaissances

BSc in S&C

UKSCA accreditation

LTAD knowledge

Women’s sport experience

Multidisciplinary team

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent working

Professional development

Formation

BSc in Strength & Conditioning, Sport Science or related

Description du poste

Newcastle United Women Academy is seeking an Academy Physical Performance Lead to design and deliver age-appropriate, evidence-informed athletic development programmes. You’ll work with coaches, medical staff and a multidisciplinary team to maximise players’ physical potential and long-term success.

You’ll deliver strength and conditioning plans, monitor progress, support rehab and injury prevention, and educate coaches on integrating physical development into training.