Director of Sports Development

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work

Executive development

Industry conferences

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Director of Sports Development to lead multi-sport initiatives from a fully remote position. This executive role focuses on talent identification, coaching excellence, and competitive performance, shaping long-term strategies across programs with global impact.

Reporting to the executive team, you will manage a distributed workforce, drive partnerships, monitor KPIs, and ensure high-performance delivery while maintaining autonomy and flexibility in a remote,

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in sports management or development.
• Proven track record in talent identification and coaching excellence.
• Strong strategic planning, organizational, and budget management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan for sports development across programs.
• Oversee recruitment, training, and retention of coaching staff.
• Identify and cultivate opportunities for program expansion and partnerships internationally.
• Establish KPIs and metrics to measure impact of initiatives.
• Provide leadership to a distributed team, fostering excellence and innovation.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Sports development

Talent identification

Coaching excellence

Budget management

Remote team leadership

Education

MBA or related advanced degree

Bachelor's in sports management

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Slack

Job description

Our client is seeking a visionary and strategic Director of Sports Development to lead their initiatives from a fully remote position. This executive role is responsible for shaping and executing long-term development strategies across various sports programs, focusing on talent identification, coaching excellence, and competitive performance enhancement. You will work with a distributed team, leveraging technology to foster growth and collaboration across all levels of the organization. This is a critical leadership opportunity for an experienced sports professional to drive impactful change and elevate the standing of our client's sports programs on a global scale, all managed from a remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan for sports development, encompassing talent pipelines, coaching frameworks, and athlete performance programs.
• Oversee the recruitment, training, and retention of high-caliber coaching staff across all disciplines.
• Identify and cultivate new opportunities for program expansion and partnerships, both domestically and internationally.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the success and impact of development initiatives.
• Provide leadership and direction to a remote team of sports professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in a senior leadership role within sports management or development, with a proven track record of success.
• Deep understanding of athlete development pathways, coaching methodologies, and high-performance sport.
• Exceptional strategic planning, organizational, and leadership capabilities.
• Proficiency in utilizing remote collaboration tools and managing distributed teams effectively.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets for large-scale sports programs.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Significant opportunity to shape the future of sports development for a leading organization.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering unparalleled flexibility and autonomy.
• Access to executive development programs and industry conferences.
• Influence and impact on a global scale within the sports community.