Individual Development Coach - Newcastle upon Tyne

Individual Player Development Coach

Newcastle United Women Academy

Permanent

Competitive Salary

Closing Date: 10th April 2026

Turn potential into performance - helping young players thrive on and off the pitch.

We are the heartbeat of the city. Newcastle United Women (NUW) is proud to be part of a progressive and ambitious football club with a clear vision for the women’s and girls’ game. Our Academy plays a vital role in developing talented young players within a safe, inclusive and high‑performance environment

About the role

We are seeking an Individual Development Coach to support the holistic development of our High Potential Academy players, working closely with the Academy Manager, U21 Head Coach and Age Group Lead Coaches.

What you'll do

* Support the Academy Manager and U21 Head Coach in the development of NUW Academy players and support Age Group Lead Coaches

* Design and deliver a best‑practice programme for High Potential Academy Players

* Manage and oversee the implementation of Individual Development Plans (IDPs)

* Support planning and delivery of technical practices within training sessions

* Work with the Analysis Department to create and maintain individual player video libraries and performance data

* Lead communication with first team staff to support player transition

* Operate within the Academy Coach Competency Framework (CCF)

* Support U21 training and matchday programmes and attend all sessions and fixtures

* Ensure compliance with health & safety, safeguarding, welfare and equality policies

* Engage in continuous professional development

Experience and Qualifications

* UEFA A Licence

* FA Youth Award

* FA Safeguarding Certificate

* FA Basic First Aid for Sport

The team

You will work closely with the NUW Academy Manager and wider Academy leadership team, contributing to a collaborative and high-performing coaching and development function.

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.

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This position is UK based and requires proof of the right to live and work in the UK. All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including reference history, DBS checks, and verification of your eligibility to work. Please note, we do not sponsor applicants without the right to work in the UK.

Recruitment Agencies – please note that we do not accept unsolicited candidate details. Any candidates submitted without request will be considered direct applicants.