Loans and Recruitment Sports Scientist

Location – Newcastle Upon Tyne / Hybrid

Permanent

Competitive Salary

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 Family, as we embark on the next steps of our exciting journey.

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced Sports Scientist to provide sports science support to all Newcastle United loan players across a wide range of age groups. Working with the wider MDT the role will assist in the physical profiling of players to ensure that it mirrors the physical and playing profile of Newcastle United.

The role will also support the broader Loan Player MDT to identify host clubs for players that provide suitable environments in terms of playing style and player development. Therefore, it will be critical to develop and maintain close relationships through effective communication with host Clubs.

Taking a data driven approach to player progress and monitoring you will collate progress reports on each player and deliver field based and gym-based sessions, where appropriate, to ensure that players are prepared for the loan pathway.

Due to the nature of the role significant UK and European travel will be involved.

Your impact

You will have significant experience of working at an elite level in professional football and hold a qualification at degree and post graduate level (or equivalent) in Sports Science or Strength & Conditioning from a recognised University.

With a proven track record of providing innovative and pro-active sports science support to elite athletes with a demonstrable positive impact on performance you will have a strong of the physiological demands of elite level football.

A UEFA B level coaching qualification and experience of working in Academy football with knowledge of the player pathway would be highly desirable.

About the team

Joining our growing and skilled performance department that includes medical, nutrition, psychology and sport science/performance staff you will help support the development, health and wellbeing of the players at NUFC. The role will work closely with colleagues across the player loan multi-disciplinary team to ensure the best possible experience and development pathway for our loan players in the UK and abroad.

Why choose us?

We’ve got a range of great benefits and rewards, from flexible ways of working, participation in our non-contractual employee bonus scheme, NUFC life assurance, free parking, discount at Shearers Bar and the Club Shop, Helping Hand – where you can access free GP appointments, Wellbeing Resources, Legal and Financial Support, pension contribution, free lunch and the best part, free tea and coffee. In addition, we run a salary sacrifice scheme which includes, tech, car, cycle to work and many more.

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.

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

Recruitment Agencies – please note that we do not accept unsolicited / speculative candidate details or applications. Any candidates supplied, unless formally requested, will be taken as a direct / free candidate.