Elite Director of Sports Performance & Conditioning

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary & bonus

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development & conference/

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Director of Sports Performance & Conditioning to lead their athlete development programs in Bloemfontein. You will oversee strength, conditioning, injury prevention, rehabilitation, and data-driven performance strategies for elite athletes across multiple sports.

The role requires a Master\'s or PhD in a related field, 10+ years in high-performance settings, leadership experience, CSCS/SCCC accreditation, and the ability to collaborate with coaches, medical

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Sports Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, or a related field.
• Accreditation from a recognized professional body (e.g., CSCS, SCCC).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in sports performance and conditioning, with at least 5 years in a leadership or director role within a high-performance environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage a holistic sports performance and conditioning strategy for all athletic teams.
• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of strength and conditioning coaches.
• Oversee the design and execution of individualized and team-based training programs focused on strength, power, speed, agility, and endurance.
• Implement comprehensive injury prevention and rehabilitation protocols in collaboration with medical staff.
• Utilize performance monitoring technology and data analysis to inform training decisions and track athlete progress.
• Collaborate closely with sport coaches to align conditioning programs with sport-specific demands.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Team mentoring

Performance analysis

Education

Master's or PhD in Sports Science / Exercise Physiology / Kinesiology

Tools

Performance analysis software

Data management

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Director of Sports Performance & Conditioning to lead their athlete development programs in Bloemfontein. You will oversee strength, conditioning, injury prevention, rehabilitation, and data-driven performance strategies for elite athletes across multiple sports.

The role requires a Master\'s or PhD in a related field, 10+ years in high-performance settings, leadership experience, CSCS/SCCC accreditation, and the ability to collaborate with coaches, medical