Sessional Strength & Conditioning Coach

The Rise of Women’s Football; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A women's professional sports team in the UK seeks a Sessional Strength & Conditioning Coach to enhance athlete performance. This role requires developing and delivering tailored S&C programs, collaborating with medical staff for rehabilitation processes, and utilizing performance data for informed coaching decisions. The ideal candidate holds a BSc in Sports Science, has relevant S&C accreditation, and experience in high-performance settings. This position champions equality and safeguarding within a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in high-performance environments.
• Ability to design and implement performance improvement programs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships with players and staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver strength and conditioning programs.
• Collaborate with medical staff for rehabilitation.
• Analyze performance data to guide coaching decisions.

Skills

Physical development programs

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Experience in high-performance environments

Education

BSc in Sports Science or equivalent

S&C Accreditation (e.g., UKSCA, ASCA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Performance data analysis tools

Job description

We are the heartbeat of the city. Come and be a part of a long and proud history where we strive to be the best in everything we do, on and off the pitch. Bringing the people and communities together, join the Newcastle United Women’s Family, as we embark on the next steps of our exciting journey.

Job Description

The Role

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.

Your Impact

• 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.

Qualifications & Experience

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

• 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.

Desirable

• Experience working within elite women’s professional football.
• Experience supporting elite female athletes.
• Experience contributing to complex rehabilitation and return‑to‑play processes.

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

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Please apply as soon as possible as this vacancy may close early should we receive a high volume of suitable candidates.

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