Sessional Academy Coach NUW

Newcastle United Football Club; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Newcastle United Football Club is seeking an Academy Sessional Coach for the Newcastle United Women Academy to support the Lead Coach in delivering the coaching curriculum and developing players across the age groups.

You will work under the NUW Academy Manager, implementing the club’s coaching philosophy, guiding player development, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver engaging sessions and measurable progress.

Qualifications

• Must hold FA Level 3/UEFA B or equivalent coaching qualification.
• Experience coaching or teaching women’s football with safeguarding knowledge.
• Knowledge of football analysis tools (Hudl, Film My Match, Teambuild) and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Coach, mentor and develop players within the age group following the NUW curriculum.
• Implement the Academy game model and contribute to player development plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary staff to meet objectives and record data in performance systems.
• Support team selection discussions and deliver well-planned sessions.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Teaching

Safeguarding

Education

FA Level 3/UEFA B coaching qualification

FA Safeguarding Children

FA Level 1 Intro to First Aid in Football

FA Basic First Aid for Sport

Sports/teaching or relevant degree

Tools

Hudl

Film My Match

Teambuild

Microsoft Office

Apple (macOS/iOS)

Job description

Help shape the next generation of Newcastle United Women players through purposeful coaching and player development.

We are the heartbeat of the city, a club with bold ambitions on a global stage and deep roots in our community. If you’re driven to raise the bar, make an impact and contribute to a high-performance culture, you’ll find the platform, the people and the pride to do your best work here.

We work as One Club, with excellence, integrity, accountability and relentless ambition shaping how we work together.

This is a great opportunity to develop, learn and make a real contribution in a fast-paced and exciting environment. You’ll be encouraged to bring curiosity, take ownership, share ideas and keep improving, helping us move Newcastle United forward, together.

About the role

As Academy Sessional Coach (NUW), you’ll support the Lead Coach in implementing the Female Academy coaching curriculum and developing players within the Newcastle United Women Academy. Working under the guidance of the NUW Academy Manager and the relevant age-group Head Coach, you’ll help deliver an engaging, consistent coaching environment aligned with the Academy game model and coaching philosophy, while supporting individual player development and multidisciplinary objectives.

What you’ll do

• Coach, mentor and develop players within the relevant age group, supporting the Head Coach to plan, prepare and deliver well-structured, enjoyable and accurate sessions in line with the NUW Academy coaching curriculum and tactical periodisation.
• You’ll implement the Academy game model and coaching philosophy, support player Individual Development Plan activity, contribute to team and squad selection discussions
• Work closely with the squad’s multidisciplinary team to achieve shared objectives.
• You will ensure relevant coaching time, game time and player review data is accurately recorded in the Club’s performance management application in line with PGA Operating Criteria.

What You’ll Bring

• You will hold FA Level 3/UEFA B or coaching qualifications, FA Safeguarding Children, FA Level 1 Introduction to First Aid in Football, FA Basic First Aid for Sport, and a sports, teaching or relevant degree.
• You’ll bring current experience coaching or teaching women’s football, strong communication and listening skills, presentation skills, and knowledge of safeguarding, welfare and equality.
• UEFA A, a mentoring or personal coaching qualification, tutoring or teaching experience, and competence in Microsoft Office, Apple and analysis software such as Hudl, Film My Match or Teambuild are desirable.

The team

You’ll be part of a friendly, supportive and dedicated team who will help you settle in and succeed. We value curiosity, teamwork and a positive approach, and we’re committed to creating an environment where people feel trusted, included and empowered to do their best work.

We work with high standards and a continuous improvement mindset, supporting each other as One Club and taking pride in doing the right thing.

United As One

We’re committed to building an inclusive, high-performance culture where everyone feels safe, respected and able to thrive. Equality, diversity and inclusion are central to who we are, and we believe the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths.

We work as One Club, reflecting the communities we serve, acting with integrity, and creating an environment where everyone can be their authentic self and achieve their full potential.

Safeguarding

We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone is safe, heard, valued and able to thrive. Safeguarding and welfare are central to the way we work, and we expect everyone to play their part in doing the right thing and upholding the highest standards of care.

This position is UK based and requires proof of the right to live and work in the UK. All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including reference history, DBS checks, and verification of your eligibility to work. Please note, we do not sponsor applicants without the right to work in the UK.