Sessional Strength & Conditioning Coach

Overview

Newcastle United Women are looking for an ambitious and driven Sessional Strength & Conditioning Coach to join our growing Performance Department. This role will play a key part in developing the physical capabilities of our players, supporting on‑pitch performance, and contributing to our high‑performance environment as the team continues its progression. Working as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will deliver evidence‑informed S&C programmes, support rehabilitation, and contribute to the ongoing physical development of the squad in line with our key principles and the NUW Performance Plan.

Newcastle United Women are looking for an ambitious and driven Sessional Strength & Conditioning Coach to join our growing Performance Department. This role will play a key part in developing the physical capabilities of our players, supporting on‑pitch performance, and contributing to our high‑performance environment as the team continues its progression. Working as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will deliver evidence‑informed S&C programmes, support rehabilitation, and contribute to the ongoing physical development of the squad in line with our key principles and the NUW Performance Plan.

• Plan, deliver and review evidence‑informed strength and conditioning programmes (on and off pitch) that maximise individual and squad physical performance in alignment with the NUW Performance Plan.
• Collaborate with medical staff to provide S&C support for long‑term rehabilitation and return‑to‑play processes.
• Implement and evaluate physical profiling systems that inform individual development plans and targeted S&C programmes.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of monitoring systems (external load, internal load, wellness and neuromuscular status) to support MDT decision‑making.
  Support the implementation of innovative, evidence‑based recovery strategies.
• Communicate effectively with key staff to ensure S&C practices are integrated, impactful, and fully understood.
• Develop, deliver and regularly review S&C plans for all NUW players.
• Support the ongoing refinement and delivery of the NUW Performance Plan.
  Assist with player education and provide clear, timely progression updates.
• Collect, analyse and interpret performance data to inform coaching and medical decisions.
• Maintain a comprehensive and well‑organised database of all work undertaken.
• Ensure all S&C sessions are supported by appropriate risk assessments.
  Attend First Team matches — home, away and pre‑season — as required.
• Represent the Performance Department at meetings, conferences, and events.
• Engage in continuous professional development and contribute to departmental learning.

• BSc (or equivalent) in Sports Science or Strength & Conditioning from an accredited institution.
• S&C Accreditation (e.g., UKSCA, ASCA, NSCA) — or the ability to obtain within an agreed timeframe.
• Full UK driving licence or the ability to travel to various locations to meet role demands.

• Significant experience working effectively within a high‑performance multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong operational and organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and solve problems effectively.
• Experience designing and delivering physical development programmes that drive measurable performance improvements.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  A reflective practitioner with the ability to adapt and improve working methods.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with players, coaches and wider MDT staff.
• Strong IT skills, including extensive use of Microsoft Office and programme‑design platforms.
• Ability to utilise performance data to inform S&C practice.
• Experience working within elite women’s professional football.
• Experience supporting elite female athletes.
• Experience contributing to complex rehabilitation and return‑to‑play processes.

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