Elite Cycling Coach: Train Road & Track in Vereeniging

Placements24; Vereeniging; Sur place; ZAR 450 000 - 650 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Access to club facilities

Professional development

Travel stipends

Community promotion

Résumé du poste

Placements24, Vereeniging-based cycling club and training center, seeks an Elite Cycling Coach to develop athletes from intermediate to national level. You will design personalized training plans, lead sessions, and apply sports science, testing, and rider psychology to drive peak performance.

You will monitor nutrition, recovery, and injury prevention, analyse progress with coaching tools, and stay current with cycling science.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree or certification in Sports Science, Coaching, Exercise Physiology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of proven experience coaching cyclists at an intermediate to elite level.
• Strong knowledge of periodization, training zones, and performance monitoring tools.
• Excellent communication, motivational, and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of sports nutrition and injury prevention strategies specific to cycling.
• Relevant coaching certifications (e.g., UCI, Cycling South Africa accredited) are highly desirable.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends, to accommodate training schedules.
• Proficiency in using training software and analysis tools.
• A genuine passion for cycling and athlete development.
• Experience coaching in Gauteng region is advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Design, implement, and manage personalized training programs for elite cyclists based on their goals and disciplines (road, track).
• Conduct physiological and performance testing to assess rider capabilities and track progress.
• Provide expert coaching on cycling technique, pacing strategies, race tactics, and bike handling skills.
• Monitor athlete well-being, including nutrition, recovery, and injury prevention, collaborating with medical professionals when necessary.
• Lead training rides and provide on-the-spot coaching and feedback.
• Educate athletes on sports psychology, mental preparation, and dealing with race pressure.
• Maintain detailed training logs and performance data for each athlete.
• Stay current with advancements in cycling science, training techniques, and competitive trends.
• Foster a positive, motivating, and disciplined training environment.
• Represent the club professionally and promote cycling within the Vereeniging community.

Connaissances

Training design

Elite coaching

Sports science

Communication

Motivation

Racing tactics

Nutrition knowledge

Injury prevention

Data analysis

Formation

Sports Science degree

Coaching certification

Outils

Training software

Analysis tools

Description du poste

Placements24, Vereeniging-based cycling club and training center, seeks an Elite Cycling Coach to develop athletes from intermediate to national level. You will design personalized training plans, lead sessions, and apply sports science, testing, and rider psychology to drive peak performance.

You will monitor nutrition, recovery, and injury prevention, analyse progress with coaching tools, and stay current with cycling science.