Senior Sports Performance Coach — Elite Athlete Development

Placements24; Nuwerus; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Medical aid and retirement fund

Continuing education and professional

State-of-the-art training facilities

Supportive environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Sports Performance Coach for a prestigious Leisure & Sports facility in Kimberley, Northern Cape. The role focuses on science-based training, athlete assessments and ongoing coaching to maximize athletic potential.

The successful candidate will design comprehensive programs, monitor progress, and collaborate with sports medicine to optimize performance and injury prevention in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Sports Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a performance coach in Leisure & Sports.
• CSCS certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement individualized and team-based performance training programs.
• Conduct athlete assessments including strength, conditioning, speed, agility and flexibility.
• Develop personalized training plans addressing athletic needs and goals.
• Provide expert coaching and supervision during training sessions with emphasis on technique and safety.
• Monitor progress and adjust programs as needed.
• Educate athletes on nutrition, recovery strategies and injury prevention.
• Collaborate with sports medicine to manage injuries and rehab.
• Stay updated with latest research in sports science and performance coaching.
• Maintain detailed records of performance and training data.

Skills

Biomechanics

Sports nutrition

Athlete coaching

Leadership

Program design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sports Science / Exercise Physiology / Kinesiology

Tools

CSCS Certification

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Sports Performance Coach for a prestigious Leisure & Sports facility in Kimberley, Northern Cape. The role focuses on science-based training, athlete assessments and ongoing coaching to maximize athletic potential.

The successful candidate will design comprehensive programs, monitor progress, and collaborate with sports medicine to optimize performance and injury prevention in a dynamic team environment.