Elite Sports Science & Conditioning Lead (Hybrid, Bloemfontein)

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Hybrid work arrangement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Head of Sports Science & Conditioning in Bloemfontein to lead the performance department for elite athletes. The role combines hands-on leadership with strategic planning from a remote setting, ensuring top-tier conditioning and injury prevention.

The successful candidate will manage a multidisciplinary team, drive evidence-based programs, and collaborate with coaching staff to integrate science into training and competition plans.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s degree in Sports Science, Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years in sports science and strength & conditioning, with 4+ years in leadership in professional sports.
• Accreditation with UKSCA, NSCA-CSCS, ASCA or equivalent.
• Proven ability to design and deliver elite level strength and conditioning programs.
• Strong knowledge of physiological monitoring, data analysis and performance profiling.
• Experience mentoring a multidisciplinary sports science team.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Understanding of injury prevention and rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of the club's sports science and conditioning strategy.
• Oversee daily operations of the department, including staff supervision and development.
• Design individualized and team-based strength and conditioning programs.
• Utilize GPS, HRV, and force plates to monitor load, fatigue, and readiness.
• Collaborate with coaching staff to integrate science into training and game plans.
• Oversee nutritional strategy with sports dietitians for fueling and recovery.
• Implement recovery strategies to aid rehabilitation and performance.
• Engage in research and stay updated with latest science and tech.
• Manage departmental budget and resource allocation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Data analysis

Physiology knowledge

Education

PhD in Sports Science

Master's in Exercise Physiology

Tools

GPS monitoring tech

Heart rate variability

Performance analytics software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Head of Sports Science & Conditioning in Bloemfontein to lead the performance department for elite athletes. The role combines hands-on leadership with strategic planning from a remote setting, ensuring top-tier conditioning and injury prevention.

The successful candidate will manage a multidisciplinary team, drive evidence-based programs, and collaborate with coaching staff to integrate science into training and competition plans.