Elite Academy Psychologist — Performance & Wellbeing

Stoke City Football Club; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Stoke City Football Club seeks an Academy Psychologist to be based at the Clayton Wood Training Ground in Trent Vale. The role supports the Academy’s performance department, embedding psychology within player development and staff education.

The successful candidate will work evenings/weekends and travel as required, joining a full-time, permanent team. HCPC registered psychologists with MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology will thrive in this environment.

Qualifications

• MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology is desirable.
• HCPC registration is required to practice as a psychologist.
• Proven experience delivering psychological support within an elite sporting environment.
• Strong ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams, including coaches and medical staff.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport with players, parents, and staff.
• Experience in conducting psychological profiling and performance analysis.
• Comprehensive understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Full UK driving licence is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based psychological support to U21s, scholars and Academy players to enhance performance and wellbeing.
• Integrate psychological provisions with coaching processes and multidisciplinary support teams.
• Develop, implement and evaluate psychological training programmes to improve performance.
• Conduct psychological profiling and screening to identify development needs.
• Provide expert guidance on psychological factors to players, parents and coaching staff.
• Participate in performance review meetings to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor and improve player attitudes toward sports science and performance areas.
• Develop and maintain psychological resources and measurement tools.
• Ensure compliance with Club policies, safeguarding procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Support a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion across the Academy.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork in multidisciplinary teams

Psychological profiling

Education

MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology

HCPC registered

Job description

Stoke City Football Club seeks an Academy Psychologist to be based at the Clayton Wood Training Ground in Trent Vale. The role supports the Academy’s performance department, embedding psychology within player development and staff education.

The successful candidate will work evenings/weekends and travel as required, joining a full-time, permanent team. HCPC registered psychologists with MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology will thrive in this environment.