Physical Performance Lead – Women’s Academy

Newcastle United; North Shields; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcastle United Women Academy is seeking an Academy Physical Performance Lead to design and deliver age-appropriate athletic development programmes. You will help reduce injury risk and maximise physical potential across the Academy, working with coaches, medical staff and the broader MDT to foster long-term athletic development.

You will design testing, support rehab and education, and maintain performance databases while contributing to the club’s high-performance culture and continuous

Qualifications

• Strong communication and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience delivering physical development within women’s and girls’ sport.
• A proactive, reflective approach to CPD and best practice.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver and review strength and conditioning programmes aligned to the NUW Performance Plan.
• Conduct physical testing and monitor progression to inform development plans.
• Support rehab, return-to-play and injury prevention with the MDT.
• Provide on-field and matchday performance support for training and games.
• Maintain accurate player records and performance databases.
• Educate coaches to embed physical development into technical programmes.
• Deliver education on nutrition, recovery and healthy lifestyles.
• Maintain and develop performance monitoring systems and equipment.
• Contribute to departmental projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Injury prevention

Motivation

Reflective practice

Education

BSc in Strength & Conditioning

UKSCA accreditation or in progress

Job description

Newcastle United Women Academy is seeking an Academy Physical Performance Lead to design and deliver age-appropriate athletic development programmes. You will help reduce injury risk and maximise physical potential across the Academy, working with coaches, medical staff and the broader MDT to foster long-term athletic development.

You will design testing, support rehab and education, and maintain performance databases while contributing to the club’s high-performance culture and continuous