Performance Psychologist - Women's Football

Sheffield United Football Club; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A professional football club in Sheffield is seeking an experienced Performance Psychologist. This role involves developing and delivering performance psychology strategies for the women's football team, including psychological profiling and support interventions. Ideal candidates have experience in high-performance sports environments and relevant qualifications. The position works closely with multidisciplinary teams to enhance player development.

Qualifications

• Have adequate professional liability insurance to work with/advice WSL/WSL2 Players.
• Hold a UK HCPC Professional Registration or Equivalent, or working towards a HCPC registration.
• Experience of working in a high performing/ professional sports environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the development and delivery of Performance Psychology provision across Women's Football.
• Deliver and evaluate individual psychological support interventions.
• Provide psychological profiling of Women's First Team Players.

Skills

Professional liability insurance

UK HCPC Professional Registration

Mental Health First Aid Certification

First Aid Qualification

Experience in professional sports environment

Motivational skills

Job description

Performance Psychologist - Women's Football

Organisation Sheffield United Football Club Salary Dependent on Experience Location Sheffield United Training Academy, Shirecliffe, Sheffield Contract type Permanent (Part time) Closing date 1 August 2025 Job Description Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 24 Hours Per Week
Location: Sheffield United Training Academy and Sheffield Hallam Sports Park
Line Manager: Head of Women's Football
Salary: Dependent on experience
Post Reference: SUW072025-PPP

Sheffield United Football Club are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Performance Psychologist to lead the psychological support provision across Women's Football. This is a key role within the Club's Women's programme, focused on delivering a progressive and impactful performance psychology strategy that supports both individual player development and collective team performance.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong track record of applied sport psychology in elite or high-performance environments, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams. You will be central to psychological profiling, the delivery of individual and group interventions, and the integration of mental performance strategies into training, match preparation, and wider player care processes.

Your Responsibilities will be:

-Lead on the development and delivery of Performance Psychology provision across Women's Football.
-Work with the Head of Women's Football, and wider multidisciplinary team to develop and implement a Performance Psychology strategy,
-Provide psychological profiling of Women's First Team Players, contributing towards their individual development plan.
-Deliver and evaluate individual psychological support interventions, when required, and within the limitations of expertise, referring to specialists when required.
-Work in collaboration with the First Team technical team, advising on on-pitch strategies, as well as match day processes and support.
-Positively contribute towards the multidisciplinary team processes and meetings, as well as the holistic Player support mechanisms, liaising with Player Care and Safeguarding.
Work with the Club's Medical and Sports Science department to assist with the delivery of the departmental strategy.
-Provide support to the Club's Women's Academy as and when required.
Maintain comprehensive records and databases of work conducted with Players.

Club Wide Responsibilities:

-To adhere to all Sheffield United Football Club's Safeguarding Policies and Procedures to foster an environment which protects from harm those defined as children and adults at risk.
-To report any concerns of a Safeguarding nature to the relevant parties and remain fully compliant with any applicable Safeguarding checks and due diligence and recognise your responsibility to the Club's Safeguarding agenda.
-To report any concerns of discrimination to the relevant parties and promote a welcoming and inclusive club environment for all.
-To adhere to the Club's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policies, supporting the Club to create an environment which is inclusive and all-encompassing.

Essential Criteria for the Role:

-Have adequate professional liability insurance to work with/advice WSL/WSL2 Players.
-Hold a UK HCPC Professional Registration or Equivalent, or working towards a HCPC registration.
-Appropriate First Aid Qualification
-Certified Mental Health First Aid
-Appropriate Safeguarding Qualification
-Experience of working in a high performing/ professional sports environment
-Experience of integrated psychological strategies into coaching practices and team environments
-A strong motivator, with high enthusiasm
-Student of the professional, looking to improve and develop
-Completion of Enhanced DBS upon offer acceptance

Please note:
Interviews are required to take place on the 8th and 15th August (1st stage and 2nd) How to apply Application ProcessPlease download and save the application form before inputting information. If you require a paper copy please contact the HR department [e-mail] or call 0114 253 7200.Completed application forms must be submitted via email to [e-mail] stating the vacancy title in the subject or posted to HR, Sheffield United Football Club, Bramall Lane, Sheffield, S2 4SU.Closing Date: Friday 1st August 2025Please note that in the instance of high volumes of applications we may close this vacancy earlier than the closing date noted above.Sheffield United Application FormPlease download and save the application form before inputting information.Eligibility for Employment in the UKIn accordance with current legislative requirements the successful applicant must produce documentary verification of their eligibility to work in the UK and will not be allowed to start work until this has been received.Equality and DiversitySheffield United FC is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its employment policies for recruitment, selection, training, development and promotion are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or gender reassignment.Sheffield United FC are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like further information regarding the scheme and how we are able to support disabled persons within the workplace, then please contact our HR team at [e-mail] Safer RecruitmentSheffield United FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK. For further information on the Club's Safeguarding Statement please access the following link:sufc.co.uk/club/policies/safeguarding-policy