Director of Strength & Conditioning - Elite Athletes

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary commensurate with经验

Comprehensive health insurance

Relocation assistance may be available

State-of-the-art facilities

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto seeks a Head Strength & Conditioning Coach to lead and develop a high-performance program for elite athletes across multiple sports. You will oversee a team of conditioning professionals, collaborate with sport coaches, and drive injury prevention, nutrition guidance, and performance optimization.

You will design periodized plans, supervise training, monitor progress, and ensure cutting-edge methodologies are applied while managing budgets and equipment in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a relevant field and CSCS or equivalent accreditation.
• 5+ years in strength and conditioning at elite level (collegiate, professional or elite amateur).
• Proven ability to design periodized training programs and lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and oversee year-round strength and conditioning programs for diverse sports and athletes.
• Mentor assistant coaches and ensure high-quality delivery and best practices.
• Conduct athlete assessments and develop individualized training plans.
• Educate athletes on lifting techniques, injury prevention, nutrition, and recovery.
• Collaborate with coaches to integrate conditioning into overall training regimens.
• Monitor progress, adjust programs, and maintain training records.
• Ensure safe and effective use of equipment and facilities.
• Stay updated with latest research in exercise science and coaching.
• Lead budget and procurement for equipment.
• Foster a positive, disciplined training environment.
• Manage scheduling for the conditioning facility in Soweto.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team development

Education

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

CSCS accreditation from NSCA / ASCA Level 3/4

Tools

Performance tracking software

Job description

Placements24 in Soweto seeks a Head Strength & Conditioning Coach to lead and develop a high-performance program for elite athletes across multiple sports. You will oversee a team of conditioning professionals, collaborate with sport coaches, and drive injury prevention, nutrition guidance, and performance optimization.

You will design periodized plans, supervise training, monitor progress, and ensure cutting-edge methodologies are applied while managing budgets and equipment in a dynamic