Youth Football Performance Coach — Elite Training & Growth

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

State-of-the-art training facilities

Professional growth opportunities

Exposure to high-level youth programs

Collaborative coaching team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Performance Coach for a premier football academy in Tembisa, Gauteng. You will drive physical conditioning, skill development, and overall player performance for developing youth athletes.

The role requires SAFA/C equivalents, experience with youth programs, and a passion for youth sports growth in a high-performance environment. Flexibility for evenings/weekends is expected.

Qualifications

• Certification in SAFA C or B License, CSCS, or equivalent.
• Proven experience as a performance coach within a youth academy setting.
• Strong knowledge of exercise physiology, biomechanics, and sports nutrition.
• Excellent communication and motivational skills.
• Ability to foster teamwork and sportsmanship among youth athletes.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement training programs focused on fitness, agility, strength, and endurance.
• Conduct regular assessments of player performance and provide feedback.
• Collaborate with head coaches to integrate conditioning into tactical sessions.
• Monitor well-being and injury prevention in collaboration with medical staff.
• Stay updated with sports science and coaching trends.
• Mentor young athletes and maintain a positive training environment.
• Assist in scouting and talent identification processes.
• Maintain records of progress and training.

Skills

Coaching certification

Youth academy experience

Physiology knowledge

Sports nutrition

Communication

Teamwork fostering

First Aid/CPR

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Performance Coach for a premier football academy in Tembisa, Gauteng. You will drive physical conditioning, skill development, and overall player performance for developing youth athletes.

The role requires SAFA/C equivalents, experience with youth programs, and a passion for youth sports growth in a high-performance environment. Flexibility for evenings/weekends is expected.