Head Coach - Rugby Academy

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Professional development

Competitive salary

Performance incentives

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Head Coach for a prestigious rugby academy. The role is fully remote, supporting players across locations and shaping high-performance programs.

You will design training plans, lead coaching staff, and work with sports scientists to optimize health and performance while fostering a winning culture.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching at a high level with elite athletes.
• Advanced coaching qualifications (World Rugby Level 3 or equivalent).
• Strong leadership, communication and motivational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a long-term strategic plan for the rugby program.
• Design and oversee all on-field and off-field training sessions.
• Recruit, mentor, and manage coaching staff with high performance standards.
• Monitor athlete progress and provide tailored development plans.
• Collaborate with sports scientists and medical teams to optimize performance and health.
• Foster a positive, disciplined, and performance-oriented team culture.

Skills

Coaching leadership

Athlete development

Communication

Motivation

Remote coaching platforms

Performance analysis

Education

World Rugby Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Performance analysis tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prestigious rugby academy, is seeking a highly experienced and dedicated Head Coach to lead their high-performance program based remotely, supporting players across various locations. This critical role involves developing elite athletes, designing comprehensive training programs, and fostering a winning culture. You will work closely with player development staff, sports scientists, and medical professionals to ensure athletes reach their full potential. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional coaching expertise, strong leadership qualities, and a deep understanding of modern rugby strategies and athlete conditioning, making a significant impact from a remote setting within the Leisure & Sports domain.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a long-term strategic plan for the academy's rugby program.
• Design and oversee all on-field and off-field training sessions, focusing on skill development and tactical execution.
• Recruit, mentor, and manage coaching staff, ensuring high standards of performance and development.
• Monitor athlete progress, providing individual feedback and tailored development plans.
• Collaborate with sports scientists and medical teams to optimize player health, performance, and injury prevention.
• Foster a positive, disciplined, and performance-oriented team culture.

Requirements

• Extensive coaching experience at a high level, with a proven track record of developing elite athletes.
• Advanced coaching qualifications (e.g., World Rugby Level 3 or equivalent).
• Deep understanding of game strategy, player development methodologies, and sports science principles.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and motivational skills.
• Ability to effectively manage and develop a coaching team.
• Proficiency with remote coaching platforms and performance analysis tools.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with performance incentives.
• Fully remote position offering significant flexibility and autonomy.
• Opportunities to influence and shape the future of elite rugby development.
• Support for continuing professional development and certifications.
• Chance to work with talented young athletes and a dedicated support team.