Trainee Performance Planner

The Role:

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Develop training programs by creating individualized and team-based training plans tailored to specific sports and athlete needs.
• Supporting the planning and execution of athlete training and performance strategies.
• Contributing to the development of individual and team training programs to enhance performance.
• Evaluate and assess sports training programs and events to ensure effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Assisting with the integration of data collection, analysis, and report generation.
• Working closely with coaches, athletes, sports scientists, and medical professionals to ensure a holistic approach to athlete support and development.
• Assist with the managing of training facilities, equipment, and other resources to support athlete development.
• Regularly visit and evaluate the training sites to assess the appropriateness of training.
• Support the High Performance Director, Head Coaches and other members of the performance teams in specific performance projects.

Other:

• Strong understanding of sports science principles and coaching methodologies, with knowledge in Sports Physiology, Sports Nutrition, and/or Strength & Conditioning essential.
• Strong organizational, and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Ability to effectively communicate with athletes, coaches, and other professionals.
• Ability to identify and address performance challenges and make informed decisions.
• Strong administration skills, methodical working and the ability to multi-task a high volume of work.

The Person

• Masters degree in Sports & Exercise Science (Sports Physiology, Sports Nutrition, or Strength and Conditioning).

  Essential

• Experience working in sport for a minimum 3 Years

  Essential

• Evidence of working with (inter)national level athletes

  Essential

• Experience using a Data Management/ Athlete Management System for efficient and safe storage of information

  Highly Desirable

• Understand the rules and regulations associated to NADA, WADA and Sports Federations around anti-doping

  Desirable

• Working with a national team and/or multiple sports

  Desirable

• Working in a recognised sports and/or high-performance institute environment within a multi-disciplinary team

  Desirable