Academy Nutritionist

Employer/Organisation
Newcastle United Football Club

Contract type
Part time

Contract duration
Permanent

Full description
Academy Nutritionist
Part-time 18.5 hours per week
Location – Newcastle United Academy
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 individual to join our Academy Sports Science and Medicine team where you will
provide nutrition support to all Foundation Phase (FP) & Youth Development Phase (YDP) Newcastle
United Academy players and assist where necessary to provide nutrition support to Professional
Development Phase (PDP) Newcastle United Academy Players.

You will design and implement nutrition strategies for FP & YDP players that align to the elite player
performance pathway (EPPP) and Academy nutrition framework, maximising physical attributes (speed,
stamina, strength, recovery, and body composition).

Your impact
You will have experience providing Nutrition support to elite youth athletes and coaching staff with proven
ability to positively impact development & performance.
It is essential that you hold, BSc in Sports Science or related discipline, Safeguarding Certificate and
ISAK Level 1 or the ability to obtain within an agreed timeframe.

You will also hold SENr Practitioner Accreditation, or the ability to obtain within an agreed timeframe.

Although not essential, possession of a post graduate qualification (or equivalent) in Sport & Exercise
Nutrition with SENr accreditation; as would knowledge and understanding of the Elite Player
Performance Plan and associated audit process.

About the team
Joining our Academy team, you will report to our Head of Academy Sports Science & Medicine, Academy
Nutritionist. Working closely with our current Academy Nutritionist, you will work collaboratively with the
wider Multi-Disciplinary Team to support the development of FP and YDP players as part of the 6–12
week development review process.

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.

Vacancy website address
https://careers.newcastleunite...

Vacancy email address
recruitment@nufc.co.uk