Lead, Women's Academy Physical Performance

Newcastle United; Bishop Middleham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcastle United Women Academy invites applications for an Academy Physical Performance Lead. You will design and deliver age-appropriate, evidence-informed athletic development programmes to maximise young players’ physical potential and reduce injury risk across the NUW Academy.

You’ll work with coaches, medical staff and the multidisciplinary team to foster healthy habits and long-term success. You will lead testing, monitor progression, support rehabilitation and injury prevention, and

Qualifications

• BSc in Strength & Conditioning or Sport Science or related discipline.
• UKSCA accreditation or actively pursuing it.
• Strong knowledge of long-term athletic development principles.
• Experience delivering physical development programmes in women's sport.
• Experience in a high-performing multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver and review strength and conditioning programmes aligned to the NUW Performance Plan.
• Conduct physical testing and monitor player progression for development plans.
• Support rehab, return-to-play and injury prevention in collaboration with the MDT.
• Provide on-pitch and training support for home and away matches.
• Maintain accurate player records and performance databases to standards.
• Educate coaches to integrate physical development into technical programmes.
• Deliver education on nutrition, recovery and healthy lifestyle habits.
• Maintain and develop performance monitoring systems for the academy.
• Support management and development of equipment and facilities.
• Contribute to departmental projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Long-term athletic development

Team collaboration

Communication

Independent work

Education

BSc in Strength & Conditioning

Job description

Newcastle United Women Academy invites applications for an Academy Physical Performance Lead. You will design and deliver age-appropriate, evidence-informed athletic development programmes to maximise young players’ physical potential and reduce injury risk across the NUW Academy.

You’ll work with coaches, medical staff and the multidisciplinary team to foster healthy habits and long-term success. You will lead testing, monitor progression, support rehabilitation and injury prevention, and