Remote Elite Performance Coach for World-Class Athletes

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,482,000 - 2,141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Performance-based incentives

Access to cutting-edge analytics

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Elite Athlete Performance Coach to guide elite athletes remotely, applying science-based training, performance analysis, and personalized coaching across disciplines.

You will design programs, monitor progress, and collaborate with sports scientists and medical staff to optimize conditioning, recovery, nutrition, and mental skills.

This remote role offers global impact and access to advanced analytics and resources.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Sports Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience coaching elite or professional athletes, with a proven track record of success.
• Certification from a recognized coaching body (e.g., NSCA-CSCS, UKSCA, etc.) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement individualized, science-based performance training programs for elite athletes remotely.
• Utilize advanced performance analysis tools and metrics to track athlete progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Provide remote coaching and mentorship, focusing on physical conditioning, strength and conditioning, speed, agility, and power development.
• Educate athletes on principles of recovery, injury prevention, nutrition, and mental skills training.
• Conduct regular virtual assessments and performance evaluations with athletes.
• Collaborate with the wider performance team, including sports scientists, nutritionists, and medical staff, to ensure a holistic approach to athlete development.
• Maintain open and effective communication channels with athletes and their support networks.
• Stay abreast of the latest research and innovations in sports performance and coaching methodologies.
• Develop and maintain detailed athlete training logs and progress reports.
• Foster a positive, motivating, and results-oriented coaching environment.

Skills

Performance analysis

Remote coaching

Strength and conditioning

Biomechanics knowledge

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Sports Science

Tools

Performance tracking software

Virtual coaching platforms

Job description

Placements24 seeks an Elite Athlete Performance Coach to guide elite athletes remotely, applying science-based training, performance analysis, and personalized coaching across disciplines.

You will design programs, monitor progress, and collaborate with sports scientists and medical staff to optimize conditioning, recovery, nutrition, and mental skills.

This remote role offers global impact and access to advanced analytics and resources.