Manager, Youth Athlete Development Programs

Placements24; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 700.000 - 1.100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Hybrid work model

Annual leave and development

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a Manager of Athlete Development Programs to design and oversee holistic development pathways for youth and emerging athletes. You will collaborate with coaches, sport scientists, and educators to balance technical, physical, and psychological training with academic progress.

The role requires a strong background in sports science or sports management, plus 5–7 years' experience in program leadership.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required; Master's preferred.
• 5-7 years in athlete development, coaching, or sports program management.
• Strong understanding of exercise physiology, biomechanics, psychology, and nutrition.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement a strategic framework for athlete development across sports.
• Oversee recruitment and progression of young athletes into development pathways.
• Design individualized training plans addressing technical, tactical, physical and psychological needs.
• Coordinate with coaches, sport scientists, and schools to support academic progress.
• Organize training camps, workshops and competitions for developing athletes.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to athletes, parents and stakeholders.
• Manage program budgets and resources efficiently.
• Stay updated on best practices in athlete development and youth sports.

Kenntnisse

Exercise physiology

Biomechanics

Sports psychology

Nutrition

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Sports Science / Kinesiology / Sports Management / Education

Master's degree preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a Manager of Athlete Development Programs to design and oversee holistic development pathways for youth and emerging athletes. You will collaborate with coaches, sport scientists, and educators to balance technical, physical, and psychological training with academic progress.

The role requires a strong background in sports science or sports management, plus 5–7 years' experience in program leadership.