Strength & Conditioning Lead – Women’s Academy

Newcastle United; East Rainton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcastle United Women Academy seeks an Academy Physical Performance Lead to design and deliver age-appropriate, evidence-informed development programmes. You’ll lead strength and conditioning, monitor progress and support injury prevention for young players, working with coaches, medical staff and the wider team to maximise physical potential.

You’ll drive LTAD-aligned training, educate coaches on integration with technical programmes, and contribute to continuous improvement of performance

Qualifications

• BSc in Strength & Conditioning or related field.
• UKSCA accreditation or working towards.
• Excellent knowledge of LTAD principles.
• Experience delivering development programmes in women’s and girls’ sport.
• Experience working in high-performing multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication, motivation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Reflective mindset and commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver and review evidence-informed strength and conditioning programmes aligned to the NUW Performance Plan.
• Conduct physical testing and monitor player progression to inform individual and group development plans.
• Support rehabilitation, return-to-play and injury prevention programmes in collaboration with the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Provide physical performance support during training sessions and matchdays, both home and away.
• Maintain accurate player records and physical performance databases in line with professional and league standards.
• Educate and support coaches to integrate physical development outcomes into technical programmes.
• Deliver player education on nutrition, recovery and healthy lifestyle habits.
• Maintain and develop the Academy's physical performance monitoring systems.
• Support the management and development of strength and conditioning equipment and facilities.
• Contribute to departmental projects, meetings, professional development and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

UKSCA accreditation

LTAD principles

Girls' sport experience

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Independent & collaborative work

Reflective practice

Education

BSc in Strength & Conditioning

Job description

Newcastle United Women Academy seeks an Academy Physical Performance Lead to design and deliver age-appropriate, evidence-informed development programmes. You’ll lead strength and conditioning, monitor progress and support injury prevention for young players, working with coaches, medical staff and the wider team to maximise physical potential.

You’ll drive LTAD-aligned training, educate coaches on integration with technical programmes, and contribute to continuous improvement of performance