Centurion Elite Football Academy Director

Placements24; Centurion; Sur place; ZAR 1 500 000 - 2 700 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking an experienced High-Performance Football Academy Director in Centurion, Gauteng. You will lead the strategic direction, curriculum development and operations of a prestigious youth football academy aimed at nurturing elite talent.

The role requires UEFA A/B or equivalent qualifications, strong leadership and extensive experience in youth development, sports science and performance analysis.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in football coaching, player development and sports management.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performance academies.
• Experience in budgeting, fundraising and sponsorship management.
• Strong understanding of youth development principles and performance analytics.

Responsabilités

• Develop a world-class football development curriculum covering technical, tactical, physical and psychological aspects.
• Recruit, mentor and evaluate a team of coaches and support staff.
• Identify and retain talented players from Centurion and surrounding regions.
• Establish clear player pathways from grassroots to professional levels.
• Ensure compliance with sporting regulations and ethical standards.
• Manage the academy budget, resources, fundraising and sponsorships.
• Foster relationships with clubs, associations, schools and stakeholders.
• Implement robust performance analysis and monitoring systems.
• Create a positive, disciplined and supportive learning environment.
• Promote the academy’s values within the Gauteng Leisure & Sports community.

Connaissances

Football coaching

Player development

Strategic planning

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Performance analysis

Formation

Sports Science degree

Sports Management degree

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking an experienced High-Performance Football Academy Director in Centurion, Gauteng. You will lead the strategic direction, curriculum development and operations of a prestigious youth football academy aimed at nurturing elite talent.

The role requires UEFA A/B or equivalent qualifications, strong leadership and extensive experience in youth development, sports science and performance analysis.