Chief, Athletic Performance & Conditioning

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Education opportunities

State-of-the-art facilities

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban seeks a visionary Head of Athletic Performance and Conditioning to lead a team of strength and conditioning coaches. You will design and oversee world‑class training programs, integrate science‑based strategies, and drive injury prevention.

Requires a Master’s degree in Sports Science or related field and 8+ years in elite conditioning, with at least 3 years in leadership. You will manage budgets, collaborate with sports medicine and coaches, and pursue data‑driven

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a related field (Sports Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology).
• 8+ years in high-level athletic performance/conditioning; 3+ years in leadership.
• CSCS/SCCC certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive athletic performance programs.
• Lead and mentor a team of strength and conditioning coaches.
• Collaborate with sports scientists, medical staff, and coaches to integrate performance strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Data analysis

Sports science knowledge

Injury prevention

Education

Master’s degree in Sports Science/Exercise Physiology/Kinesiology

Tools

Sports performance tracking systems

Biomechanics analysis software

Job description

Placements24 in Durban seeks a visionary Head of Athletic Performance and Conditioning to lead a team of strength and conditioning coaches. You will design and oversee world‑class training programs, integrate science‑based strategies, and drive injury prevention.

Requires a Master’s degree in Sports Science or related field and 8+ years in elite conditioning, with at least 3 years in leadership. You will manage budgets, collaborate with sports medicine and coaches, and pursue data‑driven