Lead Strength & Conditioning for Women's Academy

Newcastle United; Willington Quay; In loco; GBP 45.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Newcastle United Women Academy is seeking an Academy Physical Performance Lead to design and deliver age-appropriate, evidence-informed athletic development for players. You'll collaborate with coaches, medical staff and the multidisciplinary team to maximise physical potential while developing healthy habits.

This role involves leading strength and conditioning programmes, assessing players, supporting rehab, and contributing to continuous improvement across the academy.

Competenze

• BSc in Strength & Conditioning, Sport Science or related.
• UKSCA accreditation, or actively pursuing accreditation.
• Excellent knowledge of long-term athletic development principles.
• Experience delivering physical development programmes in women’s and girls’ sport.
• Experience working in 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.

Mansioni

• Design, deliver and review evidence-informed strength and conditioning programmes aligned to NUW Performance Plan.
• Conduct physical testing and monitor player progression to inform development plans.
• Support rehabilitation, return-to-play and injury prevention with the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide physical performance support during training sessions and matchdays, both home and away.
• 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 the management and development of strength and conditioning equipment and facilities.
• Contribute to departmental projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Conoscenze

BSc in S&C

UKSCA accreditation

LTAD principles

Women’s sport experience

Multidisciplinary team

Communication skills

Independent & collaborative

CPD mindset

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Strength & Conditioning or Sport Science

Descrizione del lavoro

Newcastle United Women Academy is seeking an Academy Physical Performance Lead to design and deliver age-appropriate, evidence-informed athletic development for players. You'll collaborate with coaches, medical staff and the multidisciplinary team to maximise physical potential while developing healthy habits.

This role involves leading strength and conditioning programmes, assessing players, supporting rehab, and contributing to continuous improvement across the academy.