Women’s Academy Physical Performance Lead

Newcastle United; Blackhall Rocks; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcastle United Women Academy is seeking an Academy Physical Performance Lead to design and deliver age-appropriate, evidence-informed athletic development programmes for its players. You will work with coaches, medical staff and the multidisciplinary team to enhance physical performance and reduce injury risk across the academy.

You will lead testing, rehabilitation support, education on nutrition and recovery, manage records, and help embed long-term athletic development.

Qualifications

• A BSc in Strength & Conditioning, Sport Science or a related discipline.
• UKSCA accreditation, or be actively working towards accreditation.
• Excellent knowledge of long‑term athletic development principles.
• Experience delivering physical development programmes within womens and girls sport.
• Experience working effectively within a high-performing multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication, motivation and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
• A 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 Academys 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

Long-term athletic development

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Reflective mindset

Education

BSc in Strength & Conditioning, Sport Science or related

Tools

UKSCA accreditation

Job description

Newcastle United Women Academy is seeking an Academy Physical Performance Lead to design and deliver age-appropriate, evidence-informed athletic development programmes for its players. You will work with coaches, medical staff and the multidisciplinary team to enhance physical performance and reduce injury risk across the academy.

You will lead testing, rehabilitation support, education on nutrition and recovery, manage records, and help embed long-term athletic development.