Elite Sports Performance Coach — Stellenbosch, Western Cape

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonuses

Health and vision insurance

Professional development budget

Access to elite training facilities in

Relocation assistance

Exposure to elite athletes

Supportive Western Cape sports comunit

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, seeks a Senior Sports Performance Coach to lead elite training for high-level athletes. You will design comprehensive performance programs, monitor progress with data-driven methods and work with a multidisciplinary team to prevent injuries and optimize outcomes.

The role demands a Master's degree in Sports Science, 7+ years in elite coaching, and CSCS/ASCA certifications, with a passion for ongoing learning in the Leisure & Sports field.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Sports Science or related field.
• 7+ years experience with high-level athletes or teams.
• International coaching certifications such as CSCS/ASCA are essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement advanced performance programs for individual athletes and teams in Stellenbosch.
• Conduct performance assessments including strength, conditioning, agility, and biomechanical analyses.
• Develop training strategies to enhance strength, power, speed, endurance and injury prevention.
• Monitor progress and adjust programs using data feedback to optimize performance.
• Lead and mentor junior coaches within the performance team.
• Collaborate with sports scientists, medical staff, and coaches for holistic athlete development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Motivation

Education

Master's degree in Sports Science

CSCS certification

ASCA certification

Tools

Performance tracking software

Biomechanics analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, seeks a Senior Sports Performance Coach to lead elite training for high-level athletes. You will design comprehensive performance programs, monitor progress with data-driven methods and work with a multidisciplinary team to prevent injuries and optimize outcomes.

The role demands a Master's degree in Sports Science, 7+ years in elite coaching, and CSCS/ASCA certifications, with a passion for ongoing learning in the Leisure & Sports field.