Women’s Football Academy Physical Performance Lead

Newcastle United; South Shields; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcastle United Women Academy seeks an Academy Physical Performance Lead to design and deliver age-appropriate, evidence-informed athletic development programmes for its players. You will help maximise physical potential, reduce injury risk and support long-term development across the academy with a collaborative team.

Working closely with coaches, medical staff and the multidisciplinary team, you will lead physical testing, rehabilitation support and education on nutrition, recovery and

Qualifications

• 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 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

Long-term athletic development

Strength & conditioning collaboration

Communication & interpersonal skills

Independent & collaborative working

Reflective mindset & CPD

Education

BSc in Strength & Conditioning, Sport Science or related

UKSCA accreditation or working towards

Job description

Newcastle United Women Academy seeks an Academy Physical Performance Lead to design and deliver age-appropriate, evidence-informed athletic development programmes for its players. You will help maximise physical potential, reduce injury risk and support long-term development across the academy with a collaborative team.

Working closely with coaches, medical staff and the multidisciplinary team, you will lead physical testing, rehabilitation support and education on nutrition, recovery and