Strength And Conditioning Coach

Newcastle United Football Club; North East; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Employee bonus scheme

Pension contribution

Free lunch

Discounts at club facilities

Job summary

A professional football club in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Strength And Conditioning Coach to enhance the physical performance of players. The role involves planning conditioning programmes, collaborating with medical staff, and attending matches. Ideal candidates will have experience in women's football, strong communication skills, and expertise in delivering measurable physical performance improvements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a high-performance multidisciplinary environment.
• Demonstrated impact in physical development, particularly in speed and change of direction.
• Ability to interpret and apply performance data to practice.
• Experience in elite women’s football or working with female athletes.
• Experience in injury rehabilitation and return-to-play programmes.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and online programme design platforms.
• Ability to interpret and apply performance data to practice.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and review athletic development and S&C programmes.
• Collaborate with medical team for return-to-play strategies.
• Attend all NUW first team matches.
• Ensure effective communication of S&C practices across the multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain a comprehensive database of physical performance data and ensure risk assessment of sessions.
• Attend all NUW first team matches, including home, away and pre-season fixtures.
• Represent the NUW Performance Department at meetings and events.
• Support player education and provide progression updates.
• Engage in CPD and uphold professional standards per UKSCA guidelines.
• Adhere to Club policies including safeguarding, welfare, equality and GDPR.

Skills

High-performance multidisciplinary environment

Planning and problem-solving

Physical development impact

Communication skills

Experience in women's football

Injury rehabilitation

MS Office & program design

Data interpretation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Online programme design platforms

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Overview

Newcastle United Women are seeking a dedicated and experienced Strength & Conditioning Coach to support the on-pitch physical development and performance of all NUW players. This role is integral to the delivery of the Club’s performance objectives and will work closely with coaches and the wider multidisciplinary team to implement evidence-informed athletic development programmes.

About the role

Newcastle United Women are seeking a dedicated and experienced Strength & Conditioning Coach to support the on-pitch physical development and performance of all NUW players. This role is integral to the delivery of the Club’s performance objectives and will work closely with coaches and the wider multidisciplinary team to implement evidence-informed athletic development programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and review on-pitch athletic development and strength & conditioning programmes aligned with the NUW Performance Plan.
• Collaborate with the medical team to support later-stage rehabilitation and return-to-play strategies.
• Implement physical profiling systems to inform individual development and rehabilitation plans.
• Ensure effective communication of S&C practices across the multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain a comprehensive database of physical performance data and ensure all sessions are risk assessed.
• Attend all NUW first team matches, including home, away and pre-season fixtures.
• Represent the NUW Performance Department at relevant meetings and events.
• Support player education and provide regular progression updates.
• Engage in continuous professional development and uphold professional standards in line with UKSCA guidelines.
• Adhere to all Club policies, including health & safety, safeguarding, welfare, equality, and GDPR compliance.

Your impact

You will have skills and experience in the following areas:

• Proven experience in a high-performance multidisciplinary environment
• Strong planning and problem-solving skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated impact in physical development, particularly in speed and change of direction
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and online programme design platforms
• Ability to interpret and apply performance data to practice
• Experience in elite women’s football or working with female athletes
• Experience in injury rehabilitation and return-to-play programmes

Location

This role is based in Newcastle upon Tyne. If you are not located in the Northeast and unable to relocate, we will not be able to progress your application.

Why choose us?

We’ve got a range of great benefits and rewards, from flexible ways of working, participation in our non-contractual employee bonus scheme, NUFC life assurance, free parking, discount at Shearers Bar and the Club Shop, Helping Hand – where you can access free GP appointments, Wellbeing Resources, Legal and Financial Support, pension contribution, free lunch and the best part, free tea and coffee. In addition, we run a salary sacrifice scheme which includes, tech, car, cycle to work and many more.

Safeguarding

We’re committed to being a place where everyone is safe, heard, valued and able to thrive so we place high value on the safeguarding and welfare of everyone we engage with.

How to apply

For further information on this role and about the club and our values please visit our careers page.

Please apply as soon as possible as this vacancy may close early should we receive a high volume of suitable candidates.

Recruitment Agencies

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