Remote Triathlon Performance Coach - Personal Plans

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 366,000 - 732,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible schedule

Contractor role

Job summary

Placements24, on behalf of a leading online endurance platform, seeks a remote Triathlon Performance Coach to design personalized training for amateur and age-group athletes across swimming, cycling, and running.

You will use TrainingPeaks and other digital tools to monitor progress, conduct online consultations, and provide ongoing support. This contractor role offers flexible location and competitive remuneration based on client load.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or related field desirable.
• USAT Level I/II, Ironman University or British Triathlon Level 2/3 certifications preferred.
• Minimum 4 years coaching triathlon or multisport athletes with proven success.
• In-depth knowledge of swimming, cycling and running training methods, biomechanics and physiology.
• Proficiency with online coaching platforms (TrainingPeaks) and communication tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication for remote interaction.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills for managing a remote client base.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated; First Aid/CPR certification.
• Passion for endurance sports and helping athletes reach goals.

Responsibilities

• Design and adapt personalized, periodized training plans for triathletes across levels and race distances.
• Conduct regular online consultations and feedback sessions via video, email and messaging.
• Monitor athlete training data and provide timely analysis and adjustments.
• Educate athletes on training principles, nutrition, hydration, recovery, and race-day execution.
• Foster a positive athlete-coach relationship through virtual communication.
• Stay current with research, trends and best practices in triathlon coaching.
• Collaborate with other coaches and platform support to enhance the athlete experience.
• Help athletes set realistic and achievable performance goals.
• Maintain accurate and confidential athlete training records and progress reports.
• Contribute to content creation (blogs, webinars) for the wider athlete community.

Skills

Triathlon coaching

Online communication

Program design

Data analysis

Sports science

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science

Tools

TrainingPeaks

Job description

Placements24, on behalf of a leading online endurance platform, seeks a remote Triathlon Performance Coach to design personalized training for amateur and age-group athletes across swimming, cycling, and running.

You will use TrainingPeaks and other digital tools to monitor progress, conduct online consultations, and provide ongoing support. This contractor role offers flexible location and competitive remuneration based on client load.