Director of Sports Performance

Placements24; Sandton; Hybride; ZAR 1 500 000 - 2 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Fully remote work

Equity options

Conference and development budget

Health and wellness benefits

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a visionary Director of Sports Performance to lead a remote team of experts. You will set strategic direction, drive elite conditioning, injury prevention, and athlete welfare from a home-based office.

You will leverage research, data analytics, and cutting-edge tech to optimize performance, coordinate with coaching staff, and communicate strategic findings to senior management.

Qualifications

• PhD or master's in sports science or related field.
• 10+ years in high-performance sports settings.
• 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience managing remote, multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven expertise in performance analytics and monitoring.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement a comprehensive sports performance strategy across disciplines.
• Lead, mentor and manage a multidisciplinary remote team.
• Oversee integration of data analytics and technology to monitor progress.
• Establish best practices for assessment, periodization, injury prevention.
• Collaborate with coaching staff to align performance with goals.
• Present findings and strategic recommendations to senior management.

Connaissances

Leadership

Remote leadership

Data analytics

Strategic thinking

Communication

Athlete development

Formation

PhD or Master's in Sports Science or related field

Outils

Analytics platforms

Performance monitoring tech

Description du poste

About the Role Our client, a globally recognized leader in athletic development and sports science, is seeking an visionary Director of Sports Performance to lead their high-achieving remote team. This is a fully remote, senior leadership position responsible for setting the strategic direction and overseeing all aspects of athletic performance enhancement for elite athletes. You will leverage cutting-edge research, data analytics, and innovative training methodologies to optimize physical and mental conditioning, injury prevention, and overall athlete well-being. This role demands exceptional leadership, a profound understanding of sports science, and the ability to inspire and guide a team of specialists in a virtual environment. If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of human athletic potential and thrive in a collaborative, remote-first setting, this is the opportunity for you. Join us in shaping the future of sports performance from the comfort of your own home.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive, evidence-based sports performance strategy across all relevant disciplines.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a diverse team of sports scientists, strength and conditioning coaches, nutritionists, and sports psychologists.
• Oversee the integration of advanced technology and data analytics to monitor athlete progress and inform training decisions.
• Establish best practices for athlete assessment, periodization, injury prevention, and rehabilitation.
• Collaborate with coaching staff to align performance strategies with team goals and competitive schedules.
• Drive innovation in training methodologies, recovery protocols, and sports nutrition.
• Conduct research and stay abreast of the latest scientific advancements in sports performance.
• Present findings and strategic recommendations to senior management and external stakeholders.
• Ensure the highest standards of ethical conduct and athlete welfare are maintained.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Sports Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in high-performance sports settings, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated expertise in strength and conditioning, biomechanics, sports nutrition, and exercise physiology.
• Proven ability to lead and manage multidisciplinary teams in a remote environment.
• Experience with advanced performance monitoring technologies and data analytics platforms.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Published research or contributions to the field of sports science are highly desirable.
• Full commitment to a remote work model and ability to work autonomously.

Benefits

• A leading annual salary package of R .
• Fully remote position offering unparalleled flexibility and autonomy.
• Opportunity to lead and innovate at the highest levels of sports performance.
• Access to state-of-the-art performance technology and research resources.
• Extensive professional development and conference attendance budget.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Performance-based bonuses and equity options.