Chief Sports Science & Performance Officer

Placements24; Durban; Sur place; ZAR 1 200 000 - 2 000 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary & benefits

Top-level sport environment

State-of-the-art facilities

Influence on athlete development

Professional development

Travel opportunities

Résumé du poste

Placements24 seeks a Director of Sports Science and Performance for a Durban-based professional sports club. The role leads strategic direction of sports science, strength and conditioning, and athletic performance programs to optimize health and on-field performance.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, implement monitoring systems for load, fatigue, recovery, and design individualized training; collaborate with medical staff and coaches; manage budgets and resources; travel as required.

Qualifications

• Requires PhD or MSc in Sports Science, Exercise Physiology, or related field.
• Extensive knowledge of physiological testing, biomechanics, nutrition, and recovery strategies.
• Proven experience designing athlete monitoring systems and performance programs.

Responsabilités

• Develop and oversee the club's comprehensive sports science strategy.
• Lead and manage sports scientists, strength coaches, and athletic trainers.
• Implement monitoring systems for athlete load, fatigue and recovery.
• Design individualized training programs to enhance strength, power, speed and endurance.
• Develop injury prevention protocols and rehabilitation programs with medical staff.
• Conduct physiological testing and performance analysis to inform training decisions.
• Stay abreast of research and technological advancements in sports science.
• Educate athletes and coaching staff on performance optimization and injury management.
• Manage the sports science and performance budget and resources.
• Collaborate with head coaches, medical team and analysts for integrated athlete support.

Connaissances

Leadership

Physiological testing

Monitoring systems design

Injury prevention

Data management

Communication

Formation

PhD or MSc in Sports Science

Outils

Data analysis software

Description du poste

Placements24 seeks a Director of Sports Science and Performance for a Durban-based professional sports club. The role leads strategic direction of sports science, strength and conditioning, and athletic performance programs to optimize health and on-field performance.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, implement monitoring systems for load, fatigue, recovery, and design individualized training; collaborate with medical staff and coaches; manage budgets and resources; travel as required.