Elite Sports Performance Scientist - Data-Driven Athlete

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 700.000 - 1.100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary with regular review

Career development opportunities

State-of-the-art facilities and equip.

Comprehensive medical aid and pension

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Sports Performance Scientist to join a premier sports institute in Bloemfontein, Free State. You will design, implement and evaluate sport-specific programs to enhance elite athlete performance across multiple disciplines.

Work with coaches, medical staff and athletes to conduct physiological and biomechanical testing, analyze data, monitor load and recovery, and provide evidence-based recommendations for training optimization and injury prevention.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree or PhD in Sports Science, Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of practical experience with elite athletes.
• Experience with physiological testing (VO2 max, lactate) and performance monitoring.
• Strong data interpretation skills and proficiency in statistical software.
• Knowledge of training principles, periodization and recovery strategies.
• Excellent communication and ability to explain complex concepts.

Aufgaben

• Conduct physiological, biomechanical, and performance assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized and team-based training programs.
• Use data analysis to monitor athlete load, recovery and trends.
• Provide evidence-based recommendations to coaches and athletes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team for holistic support.
• Educate athletes and coaches on sports science principles.
• Stay current with research and innovations in sports science.
• Contribute to research projects and program evaluation.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations on outcomes.
• Assist in selection by providing objective performance data.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Communication

Scientific mindset

Ausbildung

Master's degree or PhD in Sports Science

Tools

GPS systems

Heart rate monitors

Force plates

Video analysis software

Statistical software

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a Sports Performance Scientist to join a premier sports institute in Bloemfontein, Free State. You will design, implement and evaluate sport-specific programs to enhance elite athlete performance across multiple disciplines.

Work with coaches, medical staff and athletes to conduct physiological and biomechanical testing, analyze data, monitor load and recovery, and provide evidence-based recommendations for training optimization and injury prevention.