Elite Rugby High-Performance Coach | Flexible Hours

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Health insurance

Continued coaching education

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a High-Performance Rugby Coach to lead its elite academy in Klerksdorp, North West. The role requires designing advanced training methods to develop players’ physical and tactical abilities, with rugby conditioning, psychology and injury prevention expertise.

You will collaborate with the academy director, coaching staff and sports scientists to create year-round programs, assess players, monitor progress and help build a winning culture while guiding player development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Sports Science, Kinesiology, Coaching or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years coaching high-performance athletes.
• Expertise in rugby-specific strength, conditioning, skill acquisition and tactical development.
• World Rugby Level 3/4 coaching accreditation or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of sports psychology, injury prevention and rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Develop year-round high-performance rugby training programs focusing on strength, conditioning, skills and tactics.
• Conduct player assessments, including physical testing, game analysis and psychological evaluations.
• Collaborate with coaching staff and sports medicine for integrated development and injury prevention.
• Deliver position-specific training aligned with team philosophy.
• Monitor load and recovery to optimize performance and minimize overtraining risks.
• Educate players on nutrition, hydration, sleep, and lifestyle factors affecting performance.
• Stay current with rugby coaching research and sports science innovations.
• Provide ongoing feedback and mentorship to players for growth.
• Assist recruitment and scouting of talented academy players.
• Maintain detailed records of progress, training data and performance metrics.

Skills

Rugby coaching

Strength & conditioning

Player development

Sports psychology

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sports Science / Kinesiology / Coaching

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

World Rugby Level 3/4 coaching accreditation

Accredited strength and conditioning certification

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a High-Performance Rugby Coach to lead its elite academy in Klerksdorp, North West. The role requires designing advanced training methods to develop players’ physical and tactical abilities, with rugby conditioning, psychology and injury prevention expertise.

You will collaborate with the academy director, coaching staff and sports scientists to create year-round programs, assess players, monitor progress and help build a winning culture while guiding player development