Strength & Conditioning Coach – Academy
Newcastle United
Permanent Newcastle upon Tyne
Competitive Salary Closing Date 17/07/2025
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About the role
We’re looking for an individual to join our team where you will design and deliver age-appropriate athletic development programmes to improve physical performance and reduce injury risk in Academy players. You will support the long-term athletic development of each individual player in line with the Academy’s holistic model.
Your impact
You will have skills and experience in:
Planning, delivering, and reviewing evidence-informed strength and conditioning programmes aligned with the NUW Performance Plan.
Conducting physical testing and monitoring player progress to inform training plans.
Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on rehabilitation, return-to-play, and injury prevention strategies.
Providing S&C support on training and match days, home and away.
Maintaining accurate records and performance data in line with league and professional standards.
Educating coaches on integrating S&C into technical sessions.
Supporting player education on nutrition, recovery, and healthy habits.
Managing the Academy’s S&C Performance Management system.
Maintaining and developing S&C equipment and facilities.
Upholding UKSCA standards and ethical conduct.
About the team
You will work for the Newcastle United Women’s Academy, collaborating closely with coaches, medical staff, and performance professionals to deliver a high-quality, player-centred development environment.
Location
This role is based in Newcastle upon Tyne, with an expectation of working 3 days per week from the office. Please note, if you are not located in the Northeast and unable to relocate, we regret that we will not be able to progress your application.
Why choose us?
We’ve got a range of great benefits and rewards, from flexible ways of working, participation in our non-contractual employee bonus scheme, NUFC life assurance, free parking, discount at Shearers Bar and the Club Shop, Helping Hand – where you can access free GP appointments, Wellbeing Resources, Legal and Financial Support, pension contribution, free lunch and the best part, free tea and coffee. In addition, we run a salary sacrifice scheme which includes, tech, car, cycle to work and many more.
United As One
We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and believe in equal opportunities for all. We recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths. We work together to reflect the communities we serve and to maintain an inclusive environment in which everyone can be their authentic self and is enabled to achieve their full potential.
Safeguarding
We’re committed to being a place where everyone is safe, heard, valued and able to thrive so we place high value on the safeguarding and welfare of everyone we engage with.
How to apply
To access the full job description for this role please Click Here For further information on this role and about the club and our values please visit our careers page.
Please apply as soon as possible as this vacancy may close early should we receive a high volume of suitable candidates.
Recruitment Agencies – please note that we do not accept unsolicited / speculative candidate details or applications. Any candidates supplied, unless formally requested, will be taken as a direct / free candidate.