Elite Academy Performance Psychologist

Arsenal Football Club; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Learning and development programmes

Employee wellbeing package

Priority match tickets

Job summary

Arsenal Football Club is seeking an Academy Performance Psychologist for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role will coordinate and deliver performance psychology across all academy age groups (U9–U21), embedding within an interdisciplinary team to optimise players’ potential and champion mentality.

You will contribute to education for players, staff and families, while upholding safeguarding standards and club values. This is a hybrid role with clear development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering psychology services in elite sport.
• Experience with young players in football academy settings.
• Safeguarding and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychology support to develop players' mental skills and wellbeing.
• Conduct psychological assessments for injured players and those returning to play.
• Collaborate with Coaches and Medical staff to integrate psychology into training and care.
• Design development plans and player profiles for academy players (U9–U21).
• Contribute to research and development in performance psychology.

Job description

Arsenal Football Club is seeking an Academy Performance Psychologist for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role will coordinate and deliver performance psychology across all academy age groups (U9–U21), embedding within an interdisciplinary team to optimise players’ potential and champion mentality.

You will contribute to education for players, staff and families, while upholding safeguarding standards and club values. This is a hybrid role with clear development opportunities.