We are seeking an accomplished and highly experienced Director of High-Performance Sports Training to lead and oversee the company’s sports training and athlete development programs.
The ideal candidate will be a former elite-level athlete with a proven track record of success at major international competitions, combined with strong experience in sports management and high-performance training.
This is a senior leadership position responsible for developing the company’s overall training strategy, managing training operations, and establishing a world-class sports development system.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive high-performance sports training programs and long-term development plans.
- Lead and oversee all aspects of the company’s training programs and sporting activities.
- Establish training objectives, performance standards, training schedules, and evaluation systems.
- Develop and implement athlete development strategies designed to achieve high-level competitive performance.
- Recruit, manage, and coordinate coaches, trainers, sports professionals, and other members of the training team.
- Monitor athlete performance and training progress, and develop strategies for continuous improvement.
- Design and oversee training camps, preparation programs, competitions, and other sports-related activities.
- Establish professional training methodologies and standards in line with international best practices.
- Work closely with senior management to develop the company’s long-term sports strategy.
- Build relationships with international sports organizations, coaches, athletes, and other industry professionals.
- Identify new opportunities and developments in high-performance sports training.
- Ensure that all training activities are professionally managed and effectively executed.
- Former elite-level athlete with a distinguished international competitive career.
- Must have won a medal at the Olympic Games, World Championships, or another major internationally recognized sporting event.
- Proven experience in sports management, athlete development, coaching, training management, or sports administration.
- Strong understanding of high-performance sports training and athlete development.
- Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities.
- Excellent strategic planning, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to develop and implement long-term training strategies and programs.
- Strong professional ethics, discipline, and commitment to excellence.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with Olympic-level, world-class, professional, or national-team athletes.
- Previous experience managing coaches, training teams, sports academies, or sports organizations.
- Experience in international sporting events and high-performance environments.
- A degree or professional qualification in Sports Management, Sports Science, Physical Education, Coaching, or a related field is preferred.
- Established international network within the sports industry will be an advantage.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for a leader, mentor, and sports professional who can bring first-hand elite competition experience into the development of our training programs.
The successful candidate should be able to combine world-class sporting experience with professional management capabilities, and have the vision and leadership to build a high-performance training environment.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary package based on experience, qualifications, and achievements.
- Performance-based incentives may be offered.
- Senior leadership position with significant responsibility and autonomy.
- Opportunity to build and lead a high-performance sports training program.
- International exposure and opportunities to work with elite athletes and sports professionals.
- Professional and dynamic working environment.