Senior Athletics Coach - Lead Elite Talent & Training

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Professional development

Annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria, Gauteng, seeks an experienced Senior Sports Coach with a specialization in Athletics to lead coaching efforts and mentor junior staff. You will develop training programs, enhance athlete performance, and ensure safety and welfare across all activities.

The role requires a degree in Sports Science or related field, 5+ years of athletics coaching experience, and Level 3 coaching certification.

Qualifications

• Degree in Sports Science, Coaching, PE or related field.
• Minimum 5 years coaching experience in athletics at competitive level.
• Level 3 coaching certification or higher.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advanced training programs for student-athletes.
• Coach and mentor athletes; guide technique and conditioning.
• Identify and recruit talented athletes for the academy.
• Lead assistant coaches and uphold coaching philosophy.
• Organize participation in local and regional competitions.
• Ensure athlete safety and welfare; adhere to safety guidelines.
• Collaborate with sports scientists and physiotherapists for holistic development.
• Contribute to academy strategic planning.

Skills

Athletics coaching

Talent identification

Leadership

Coaching strategy

Education

Degree in Sports Science

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria, Gauteng, seeks an experienced Senior Sports Coach with a specialization in Athletics to lead coaching efforts and mentor junior staff. You will develop training programs, enhance athlete performance, and ensure safety and welfare across all activities.

The role requires a degree in Sports Science or related field, 5+ years of athletics coaching experience, and Level 3 coaching certification.