Director, Elite Performance & Rehabilitation

Qiddiya; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 650,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya in Saudi Arabia seeks a Director of Performance and Rehabilitation to lead integrated rehabilitation, human performance and return-to-play services at the QHC Sports Medicine & Performance Center.

You will establish world-class, evidence-based rehabilitation and performance programs for professional athletes, elite talent and active populations, partnering with medical directors and multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless pathways from injury to peak performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy, Sports Rehabilitation, Sports Science or related field.
• Master’s degree in Sports Medicine or Rehabilitation strongly preferred.
• Relevant professional/clinical registration or certification where applicable.
• Typically 10+ years of progressive experience in rehabilitation or high-performance environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic development and day-to-day delivery of rehabilitation and human performance services.
• Establish evidence-based standards, protocols and clinical pathways across therapies and performance.
• Build an integrated model connecting clinical care, rehabilitation and performance.
• Oversee rehabilitation programs for musculoskeletal injuries and return-to-play pathways.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and drive KPI-based quality improvement.
• Promote research, education and innovation within sports medicine and high performance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Evidence-based practice

Injury prevention

Performance monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy

Master's degree in Sports Medicine

Professional registration/certification

Job description

Qiddiya in Saudi Arabia seeks a Director of Performance and Rehabilitation to lead integrated rehabilitation, human performance and return-to-play services at the QHC Sports Medicine & Performance Center.

You will establish world-class, evidence-based rehabilitation and performance programs for professional athletes, elite talent and active populations, partnering with medical directors and multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless pathways from injury to peak performance.