Elite Football Performance Coach — Strength & Conditioning Lead

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Health insurance

Pension fund

Holiday allowance

Professional development

Training facilities

Team travel

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Football Performance Coach in Sandton, Gauteng, to elevate first-team players through advanced strength and conditioning, injury resilience, and performance optimization. You will lead periodized programs, collaborate with medical staff, and drive evidence-based training aligned with tactical aims and travel schedules.

This on-site role requires elite experience and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• International CSCS or ASCA accreditation.
• 7+ years as Strength & Conditioning Coach, with 5+ years in professional football.
• Proven experience designing elite-level periodized training programs.
• Expertise in athlete assessment, performance monitoring & data analysis.
• Strong understanding of football biomechanics & injury mechanisms.
• Excellent leadership & communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure & manage priorities.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends & travel with the team.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee periodized strength and conditioning programs for professional footballers.
• Conduct physical assessments to monitor development and identify injury risks.
• Collaborate with medical staff on rehab and return-to-play strategies.
• Educate players on nutrition, recovery and injury prevention.
• Analyze training data to optimize load and performance.
• Stay updated with research, technologies and methodologies in football performance science.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with players, coaching staff and sports medicine personnel.
• Ensure safe and effective use of all training equipment and facilities.
• Contribute to the club's performance strategy and player development pathway.

Skills

Athlete assessment

Performance monitoring

Data analysis

Football biomechanics

Leadership & communication

Education

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

CSCS or ASCA Level 2/3 accreditation

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Football Performance Coach in Sandton, Gauteng, to elevate first-team players through advanced strength and conditioning, injury resilience, and performance optimization. You will lead periodized programs, collaborate with medical staff, and drive evidence-based training aligned with tactical aims and travel schedules.

This on-site role requires elite experience and strong leadership.