Lead, Women’s Academy Physical Performance

Newcastle United; Kirk Merrington; Sur place; GBP 42 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Newcastle United Women Academy is seeking an Academy Physical Performance Lead to design and deliver age-appropriate, evidence-informed strength and conditioning programmes for its players. You will help maximise physical potential while guiding long-term athletic development and injury prevention across the academy.

You will work closely with coaches, medical staff and the wider multidisciplinary team, delivering training and matchday support, maintaining records, and contributing to

Qualifications

• BSc in Strength & Conditioning or related discipline.
• UKSCA accreditation or current progress toward accreditation.
• Strong knowledge of long-term athletic development.
• Experience delivering physical development programmes in women's and girls' sport.
• Experience 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 CPD.

Responsabilités

• Design, deliver and review evidence-informed S&C programmes aligned to the NUW Performance Plan.
• Conduct physical testing and monitor player progression to inform development plans.
• Support rehab, return-to-play and injury prevention with the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide physical performance support during training and matchdays.
• Maintain accurate player records and performance databases.
• Educate and support coaches to integrate physical development outcomes.
• Deliver player education on nutrition, recovery and healthy lifestyle habits.
• Develop and maintain the academy's performance monitoring systems.
• Support management of S&C equipment and facilities.
• Contribute to departmental projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Connaissances

Strength & Conditioning

Program design

Player testing

Injury prevention

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Independent working

Professional development

Formation

BSc in Strength & Conditioning

UKSCA accreditation

Description du poste

Newcastle United Women Academy is seeking an Academy Physical Performance Lead to design and deliver age-appropriate, evidence-informed strength and conditioning programmes for its players. You will help maximise physical potential while guiding long-term athletic development and injury prevention across the academy.

You will work closely with coaches, medical staff and the wider multidisciplinary team, delivering training and matchday support, maintaining records, and contributing to