Academy Sports Psychologist

Barnsley Football Club; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

West Bromwich Albion Football Club is hiring an Academy Sport Psychologist to deliver its sport psychology program focusing on the U9-16 age group. The role requires experience in elite sports, a BSc in a relevant field, and registration with the HCPC. The candidate should have excellent communication skills, a strong desire to enhance young athletes' performance, and a methodical approach to their workload. This full-time position may require working evenings, weekends, and bank holidays as part of the club's commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Qualifications

• Experience working in elite sports.
• Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Knowledge of LTAD frameworks and EPPP requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sport psychology program for U9-16 academy players.
• Support the performance and welfare of young athletes.
• Conduct assessments and develop tailored strategies.

Skills

Communication

Team Player

Organizational Skills

Confidentiality

Enthusiasm

Education

BSc in Sport Science, Psychology or related field

Job description

Here at West Bromwich Albion Football Club, we have exciting opportunities to join our Sports psychology department as an Academy sport psychologist. The main purpose of this role is to deliver our sport psychology programme for the academy, with an emphasis on our U9-16s.

Working Hours: Full time, which may include evenings, weekends, and bank holidays as required and in line with business needs.

About The Candidate

Person Specification

• Experience of working in the elite sporting environment
• BSc in Sport Science, Psychology or related field
• Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Team player
• Desire to improve young athletes’ performance and welfare
• Energy and enthusiasm
• Highly organised and methodical approach to workload
• Confidential and diplomatic
• Right to Work in the UK
• Experience of working in academy football
• Knowledge of LTAD frameworks
• Experience using PMA
• Knowledge of the EPPP requirements
• Full & clean UK driving license

About The Club

Equality and Diversity

West Bromwich Albion FC is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing equality and fairness for all employees. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination and encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We also welcome applications from members of the armed forces family.

Safer Recruitment

West Bromwich Albion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

It is unlawful to employ anyone involved in regulated activity who is barred from doing so. Rigorous pre-employment checks will be conducted, including an Enhanced DBS, references, qualifications, proof of identity, and right to work in the UK, prior to starting in this role.