Women’s Academy Physical Performance Lead

Newcastle United; Marley Hill; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; 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’ll work with coaches, medical staff and a multidisciplinary team to enhance physical performance, reduce injury risk and foster long‑term player development.

You will lead testing, rehabilitation support, training‑day performance delivery and education on nutrition, recovery and healthy habits, while maintaining performance data and

Qualifications

• BSc in Strength & Conditioning, Sport Science or a related discipline.
• UKSCA accreditation, or 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.
• 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

BSc in Strength & Conditioning

UKSCA accreditation

Long-term athletic development

Women’s and girls sport experience

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication & interpersonal skills

Independent and collaborative working

CPD mindset

Education

BSc in Strength & Conditioning, Sport Science or related

Job description

Newcastle United Women Academy is seeking an Academy Physical Performance Lead to design and deliver age‑appropriate athletic development programmes. You’ll work with coaches, medical staff and a multidisciplinary team to enhance physical performance, reduce injury risk and foster long‑term player development.

You will lead testing, rehabilitation support, training‑day performance delivery and education on nutrition, recovery and healthy habits, while maintaining performance data and