Job Description
About Us
Newcastle United Women are committed to creating a world-class high-performance environment that supports and develops elite female footballers. We are seeking a casual sport scientist to deliver best-practice sports science provision, optimising player performance and reducing injury risk.
The Role
You will provide technical expertise, support rehabilitation processes, and collaborate closely with coaches and medical staff to maintain peak performance and athletic development.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver a Sports Science programme that reflects best practice and scientific principles to maximise player development and performance.
- Provide SS support during training and match days, home and away.
- Support rehabilitation processes in line with NUW Medical team requirements.
- Work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to reduce injury risk and maintain high performance.
- Conduct analysis and reporting on SS performance and outcomes to inform decision-making.
- Maintain a comprehensive database of work conducted.
- Manage and maintain SS equipment and facilities.
Qualifications & Training
Essential:
Degree in Sports Science or Strength & Conditioning.
BASES Accreditation (or ability to obtain within agreed timeframe).
FA Safeguarding Certificate.
FA Emergency First Aid in Football.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Experience in an elite sporting environment.
Ability to positively impact development and performance of elite female athletes.
Strong understanding of physiological demands of women’s football.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
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.
