Director of Elite Athletic Performance

Placements24; Cape Town; Vor Ort; ZAR 1.200.000 - 2.000.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Premium private health insurance

Life assurance

Generous pension scheme

Ongoing professional development

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Head of Athletic Performance and Conditioning to lead elite sports programs in Cape Town. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive training to optimize athlete performance, injury prevention, and rehabilitation support within a high-performance culture.

You will manage a team of coaches, collaborate with sports scientists and medical staff, and drive a science-backed approach to athlete development in a dynamic Leisure & Sports

Qualifikationen

• Master's or PhD in Sports Science, Exercise Physiology, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in athletic performance and conditioning.
• Certification from a recognized body (e.g., CSCS, ASCA).
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.

Aufgaben

• Design and oversee individualized and team athletic performance programs.
• Lead strength and conditioning protocols with injury prevention focus.
• Conduct performance assessments and analyze data to track progress.
• Mentor a team of strength and conditioning coaches.
• Collaborate with sports medicine for athlete health and recovery.
• Stay updated on research in sports science and exercise physiology.
• Educate athletes and coaches on training, nutrition, and recovery.
• Manage department budget and resources.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and ethical standards.
• Contribute to strategic planning of the sports program.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Performance tracking tech

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Sports Science

PhD in related field

Tools

Sports technology software

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Head of Athletic Performance and Conditioning to lead elite sports programs in Cape Town. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive training to optimize athlete performance, injury prevention, and rehabilitation support within a high-performance culture.

You will manage a team of coaches, collaborate with sports scientists and medical staff, and drive a science-backed approach to athlete development in a dynamic Leisure & Sports