Senior Performance Coach - Cycling & Running

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Vor Ort; ZAR 700.000 - 1.000.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health benefits

Professional development

State-of-the-art facilities

Elite athletes mentorship

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Performance Coach specialized in Cycling and Running in Pietermaritzburg. You will design science-based training blocks for elite cyclists and runners, perform detailed assessments, and provide one-on-one guidance to optimize performance.

Join a multidisciplinary team and work on-site to monitor progress, adjust training plans, and mentor junior coaches, while driving athlete development in a performance-driven environment.

Qualifikationen

• Advanced coaching certification from a recognized national or international body.
• Minimum of 7 years of coaching experience with competitive cyclists and/or runners.
• Deep knowledge of periodization, training methodologies, and physiological principles for endurance sports.
• Experience with performance monitoring technologies (e.g., power meters, GPS, HR monitors, lactate analyzers).
• Bachelor's degree in related field is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• A passion for endurance sports and athlete development.

Aufgaben

• Design and deliver comprehensive, science-based training programs for elite cyclists and runners.
• Conduct physiological testing, biomechanical analysis, and skill evaluations.
• Provide one-on-one coaching, feedback, and motivation during training sessions and competitions.
• Monitor progress, workload, recovery, and nutrition with data-driven adjustments to plans.
• Educate athletes on injury prevention, recovery strategies, and race-day preparation.
• Collaborate with sports scientists, nutritionists, and physiotherapists.
• Stay current with research and best practices in cycling, running, and endurance coaching.
• Mentor and guide junior coaches within the center.
• Organize and lead training camps and team activities.
• Contribute to development and strategic direction of the center.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Sports Science or related

Tools

Power meters

GPS

Heart rate monitors

Lactate analyzers

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a renowned athletic performance center focused on endurance sports, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Performance Coach specializing in Cycling and Running to join their team in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. This position is crucial for developing and implementing elite training programs designed to optimize the performance of competitive cyclists and runners. The ideal candidate will possess extensive coaching experience, a deep understanding of exercise physiology, biomechanics, and sports psychology, and a proven track record of guiding athletes to success. You will work closely with athletes on-site, providing hands-on training, performance analysis, and personalized guidance. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated coach to make a significant impact within a supportive and performance-driven environment in Pietermaritzburg.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver comprehensive, science-based training programs for elite cyclists and runners.
• Conduct detailed performance assessments, including physiological testing, biomechanical analysis, and skill evaluations.
• Provide one-on-one coaching, feedback, and motivation to athletes during training sessions and competitions.
• Monitor athlete progress, workload, recovery, and nutritional intake, making data-driven adjustments to training plans.
• Educate athletes on injury prevention, recovery strategies, and race day preparation.
• Collaborate with the broader performance team, including sports scientists, nutritionists, and physiotherapists.
• Stay current with the latest research and best practices in cycling, running, and endurance sports coaching.
• Mentor and guide junior coaches within the performance center.
• Organize and lead training camps and team activities.
• Contribute to the overall development and strategic direction of the performance center.

Requirements

• Advanced coaching certification from a recognized national or international body (e.g., UCI, USATF, Abbott World Marathon Majors).
• Minimum of 7 years of coaching experience with competitive cyclists and/or runners, with proven results.
• Deep knowledge of periodization, training methodologies, and physiological principles specific to endurance sports.
• Experience with performance monitoring technologies (e.g., power meters, GPS, heart rate monitors, lactate analyzers).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Sports Science, Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, or a related field is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• A passion for endurance sports and athlete development.
• Willingness to commit to an on-site coaching role in Pietermaritzburg.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary package, comprehensive health benefits, and opportunities for professional development, including continued education and attendance at industry conferences.
• Employees benefit from working with state-of-the-art training facilities and equipment.
• The role provides a stimulating environment with opportunities to work with high-caliber athletes and contribute to their success.
• Join a dedicated team in Pietermaritzburg that is committed to excellence in endurance sports coaching.