Academy Sessional Coach (NUW)
Casual
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Competitive Salary
Closing Date: 4th November 2026
Help shape the next generation of Newcastle United Women players through purposeful coaching and player development.
We are the heartbeat of the city, a club with bold ambitions on a global stage and deep roots in our community. If you’re driven to raise the bar, make an impact and contribute to a high-performance culture, you’ll find the platform, the people and the pride to do your best work here.
We work as One Club, with excellence, integrity, accountability and relentless ambition shaping how we work together.
This is a great opportunity to develop, learn and make a real contribution in a fast-paced and exciting environment. You’ll be encouraged to bring curiosity, take ownership, share ideas and keep improving, helping us move Newcastle United forward, together.
About the role
As Academy Sessional Coach (NUW), you’ll support the Lead Coach in implementing the Female Academy coaching curriculum and developing players within the Newcastle United Women Academy. Working under the guidance of the NUW Academy Manager and the relevant age-group Head Coach, you’ll help deliver an engaging, consistent coaching environment aligned with the Academy game model and coaching philosophy, while supporting individual player development and multidisciplinary objectives.
What you’ll do
* Coach, mentor and develop players within the relevant age group, supporting the Head Coach to plan, prepare and deliver well-structured, enjoyable and accurate sessions in line with the NUW Academy coaching curriculum and tactical periodisation.
* You’ll implement the Academy game model and coaching philosophy, support player Individual Development Plan activity, contribute to team and squad selection discussions
* Work closely with the squad’s multidisciplinary team to achieve shared objectives.
* You will ensure relevant coaching time, game time and player review data is accurately recorded in the Club’s performance management application in line with PGA Operating Criteria.
What You’ll Bring
* You will hold FA Level 3/UEFA B or coaching qualifications, FA Safeguarding Children, FA Level 1 Introduction to First Aid in Football, FA Basic First Aid for Sport, and a sports, teaching or relevant degree.
* You’ll bring current experience coaching or teaching women’s football, strong communication and listening skills, presentation skills, and knowledge of safeguarding, welfare and equality.
* UEFA A, a mentoring or personal coaching qualification, tutoring or teaching experience, and competence in Microsoft Office, Apple and analysis software such as Hudl, Film My Match or Teambuild are desirable.
The team
You’ll be part of a friendly, supportive and dedicated team who will help you settle in and succeed. We value curiosity, teamwork and a positive approach, and we’re committed to creating an environment where people feel trusted, included and empowered to do their best work.
We work with high standards and a continuous improvement mindset, supporting each other as One Club and taking pride in doing the right thing.
United As One
We’re committed to building an inclusive, high-performance culture where everyone feels safe, respected and able to thrive. Equality, diversity and inclusion are central to who we are, and we believe the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths.
We work as One Club, reflecting the communities we serve, acting with integrity, and creating an environment where everyone can be their authentic self and achieve their full potential.
Safeguarding
We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone is safe, heard, valued and able to thrive. Safeguarding and welfare are central to the way we work, and we expect everyone to play their part in doing the right thing and upholding the highest standards of care.
How to apply
To access the full job description for this role please click here.
For further information on this role and about the club please visit our careers page.
Please apply as soon as possible as this vacancy may close early should we receive a high volume of suitable candidates.
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.
