Women’s Football Physical Performance Lead

Newcastle United; Hutton Henry; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; 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 will enhance physical performance, support long‑term athletic development and help reduce injury risk across the academy.

You’ll work with coaches, medical staff and the multidisciplinary team to maximise players’ physical potential, develop healthy habits and drive continuous improvement within a One Club culture.

Qualifications

• BSc in Strength & Conditioning or related field.
• UKSCA accreditation or working towards it.
• Strong knowledge of long‑term athletic development.
• Experience delivering programmes for women and girls.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver and review evidence‑informed strength & conditioning programmes.
• Conduct physical testing and monitor player progression.
• Support rehabilitation, return‑to‑play and injury prevention.
• Provide on‑field physical performance support at training and matchdays.
• Maintain player records and performance databases.
• Educate coaches to integrate physical development into training.
• Deliver education on nutrition, recovery and healthy habits.
• Maintain monitoring systems and equipment.
• Support department projects and continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Athletic development

Injury prevention

Long-term athlete development

Education

BSc in Strength & Conditioning

Sport Science related

Tools

UKSCA accreditation

Job description

Newcastle United Women Academy seeks an Academy Physical Performance Lead to design and deliver age‑appropriate, evidence‑informed development programmes. You will enhance physical performance, support long‑term athletic development and help reduce injury risk across the academy.

You’ll work with coaches, medical staff and the multidisciplinary team to maximise players’ physical potential, develop healthy habits and drive continuous improvement within a One Club culture.