Senior Athlete Performance Specialist - Peak Coach (PE)

Placements24; Gqeberha; Presencial; ZAR 900 000 - 1 500 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Annual bonus

Medical aid

Continuing education

Conferences

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, is seeking a Senior Athlete Performance Specialist to optimize the physical and mental performance of elite athletes across disciplines at our cutting-edge facility.

The role requires expertise in sports science — strength and conditioning, biomechanics, nutrition and sports psychology — and involves designing personalized training programs, conducting performance assessments and providing ongoing support to help athletes reach peak potential.

Qualificações

• Master's or PhD in Sports Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, or related field.
• Accreditation with BASES, ACSM, NSCA or equivalent required.
• 8+ years working with elite athletes or sports teams.
• Strong knowledge of biomechanics, exercise physiology, and sports psychology.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement science-based performance enhancement programs.
• Assess athletes' physical capabilities (strength, power, endurance, speed).
• Design and supervise personalized strength and conditioning routines.
• Monitor progress and adjust training to maximize gains and minimize injury risk.
• Educate athletes on nutrition, hydration, recovery, and injury prevention.
• Utilize performance tracking tech and data analysis to inform decisions.
• Collaborate with coaches, medical staff, and support personnel.
• Stay updated on latest research in sports science and performance optimization.
• Provide guidance on mental skills and psychological readiness for competition.
• Maintain confidential athlete performance records.

Conhecimentos

Strength & Conditioning

Biomechanics

Sports Psychology

Nutrition

Data Analysis

Performance Testing

Program Design

Communication

Team Collaboration

Formação académica

Master's degree or PhD in Sports Science or related field

Ferramentas

Performance Tracking Technology

Data Analysis Tools

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, is seeking a Senior Athlete Performance Specialist to optimize the physical and mental performance of elite athletes across disciplines at our cutting-edge facility.

The role requires expertise in sports science — strength and conditioning, biomechanics, nutrition and sports psychology — and involves designing personalized training programs, conducting performance assessments and providing ongoing support to help athletes reach peak potential.