Senior Sports Scientist: Elite Athlete Development (Hybrid)

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Pension fund contributions

Professional development allowances

Hybrid role

Job summary

Placements24 in Nelspruit is seeking a Senior Sports Scientist to advance elite athlete performance. You will lead physiological and biomechanical assessments, design individualized training programs, and guide coaches with evidence-based strategies to optimize performance and reduce injury risk.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, monitor training loads and recovery, and stay at the forefront of sports science research and technology in a world-class facility.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s in Sports Science or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with elite athletes/teams.
• Proven expertise in performance testing, data analysis and program design.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physiological, biomechanical, and performance assessments of elite athletes.
• Analyze performance data to identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
• Design and implement individualized, evidence-based training programs with coaches.
• Monitor training loads, recovery status, and overall well-being.
• Provide expert guidance on nutrition, hydration, sleep and other performance factors.
• Utilize advanced technologies and tools for data collection and analysis.
• Educate athletes and coaches on sports science principles and best practices.
• Stay updated with latest research and innovations in sports science.
• Contribute to research projects and knowledge dissemination.
• Manage and maintain sports science equipment and laboratory facilities.

Skills

Performance testing

Data analysis

Program design

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Sports Science

PhD in Sports Science or related field

Tools

Python

R

SPSS

Biomechanics software

Job description

Placements24 in Nelspruit is seeking a Senior Sports Scientist to advance elite athlete performance. You will lead physiological and biomechanical assessments, design individualized training programs, and guide coaches with evidence-based strategies to optimize performance and reduce injury risk.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, monitor training loads and recovery, and stay at the forefront of sports science research and technology in a world-class facility.