Director of Sports Performance

Placements24; Hurlingham; Hybrid; ARS 91,659,000 - 164,986,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

World-class facility

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Director of Sports Performance to lead our athlete development programs in Sandton. This senior leadership role requires designing and implementing comprehensive performance strategies spanning strength and conditioning, nutrition, injury prevention, and sports science.

You will manage a multidisciplinary team, collaborate with coaching staff, and apply cutting-edge methodologies to optimize athlete potential in a hybrid setting.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Sports Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in sports performance, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity at an elite level.
• Demonstrated expertise in program design, athlete monitoring, and sports science research.
• Experience managing and developing a team of performance professionals.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with managing operations in a hybrid setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a holistic sports performance strategy for elite athletes and teams.
• Oversee all aspects of strength and conditioning, athletic training, and injury rehabilitation programs.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a multidisciplinary team of performance specialists.
• Integrate sports science, nutrition, and psychological support into performance plans.
• Collaborate with head coaches to align performance strategies with team objectives.
• Monitor athlete progress, analyze performance data, and adapt programs as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Athlete monitoring

Data analysis

Strategic planning

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Sports Science

Tools

Sports analytics software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary and experienced Director of Sports Performance to lead their athlete development programs in Sandton . This senior leadership role is responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive performance enhancement strategies that encompass strength and conditioning, nutrition, injury prevention, and sports science. You will manage a team of specialists, collaborate closely with coaching staff, and ensure the application of cutting-edge methodologies to optimize athlete potential. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of human performance, a proven history of success in elite sports environments, and the leadership acumen to manage a hybrid team effectively, driving excellence in athletic achievement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a holistic sports performance strategy for elite athletes and teams.
• Oversee all aspects of strength and conditioning, athletic training, and injury rehabilitation programs.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a multidisciplinary team of performance specialists.
• Integrate sports science, nutrition, and psychological support into performance plans.
• Collaborate with head coaches to align performance strategies with team objectives.
• Monitor athlete progress, analyze performance data, and adapt programs as needed.

Requirements

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Sports Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in sports performance, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity at an elite level.
• Demonstrated expertise in program design, athlete monitoring, and sports science research .
• Experience managing and developing a team of performance professionals.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills .
• Familiarity with managing operations in a hybrid setting.

Benefits

• Executive-level compensation package with performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work with top-tier athletes in a world-class facility in Sandton .