NUW Academy Physical Performance Lead
Newcastle United Football Club
Job Type
Permanent; weekly hours not stated
Location
Newcastle upon Tyne, England, UK
Salary
Competitive, not disclosed
Closing Date
2 November 2026 (official portal displays expiry at 07:00; applicants should submit before that time)
Classification
IQF Level 6
Job Summary
Lead evidence-informed strength and conditioning for Newcastle United Women Academy players across their long-term athletic-development pathway. Design, deliver and evaluate individual and group programmes and monitor progression using physical testing and performance records. Collaborate with coaching and medical teams on injury reduction, rehabilitation and return-to-play support. Attend training and fixtures and educate players and coaches on recovery, nutrition and effective physical development. Maintain performance monitoring systems and contribute to academy facility, equipment and professional-development initiatives.
IUSCA IQF Classification
Level 6. Leads independent design and review of age-appropriate strength and conditioning, physical testing, monitoring and athletic development for the Newcastle United Women Academy. Supports rehabilitation and coach education within the club’s established performance plan and multidisciplinary structure. The advert does not confirm direct staff line management or multi-programme strategic accountability required for Level 7. A relevant BSc is required, with UKSCA accreditation or active progress towards it.
Associated IUSCA IQF Certification
IUSCA IQF Level 6 Accredited International Strength and Conditioning Practitioner (aISCP)
Salary and Role Alignment
Grey. The salary is undisclosed, so salary alignment cannot be fully assessed. IUSCA Indicative Minimum Salary Benchmark: £42,000 per year full-time equivalent, reflecting Level 6 autonomy for an academy-wide physical-development remit, testing and rehabilitation collaboration, match-day attendance and a relevant degree and UKSCA accreditation pathway. Actual weekly hours and employment benefits should be verified.
IUSCA Alignment Statement
This role has been classified by IUSCA using publicly available information at the time of review and the published IQF Role Classification & Salary Alignment methodology. The IQF classification, salary alignment assessment and associated IUSCA IQF certification represent IUSCA's assessment of the advertised role. They do not alter or replace the employer's stated qualification, certification or eligibility requirements and do not imply employer endorsement, approval of, or affiliation with IUSCA. Vacancy information may change, and applicants should review and verify the original employer advert before applying.