Academy Psychologist

Al-Qadsiah Club Company; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Qadsiah Club Company is seeking a dedicated Sport Psychologist to lead psychological support across the Academy, helping cultivate mentally resilient and high-performing youth players. You will embed psychological principles throughout Foundation, Youth, and Professional phases and work closely with coaches, parents, and staff to foster wellbeing and development.

You'll stay current with training methodologies, deliver CPD to staff, and contribute to IDPs and player reviews while upholding

Qualifications

• Master's degree in SportPsychology or related field.
• Eligible for accreditation with HCPC/BPS/BASES or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver psychological support across the Academy.
• Develop mentally resilient, self-aware players.
• Embed psychological principles across all Academy phases.
• Provide individual and group interventions for wellbeing and performance.
• Support transitional periods (promotions, injuries, deselections).
• Collaborate with coaches, parents, and staff to promote wellbeing.

Skills

Youth athletes

Performance psychology

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Multilingual

Education

Master's in Sport Psychology

Job description

Khobar, Saudi Arabia | Posted on 04/08/2026

• Be Part ofthe Legacy: Join a club that’s redefining the futureof Saudi sports, striving to lead the competition and set new standards ofexcellence.
  
• Experiencethe Culture: Thrive in an environment that values quality,accountability, diversity, synergy, innovation, and ambition, whileembracing harmony—this is the Qadsiah Way.
  

Job Description

Be Part of a Legacy Bigger Than the Game

At Al-Qadsiah Club we create more than teams! We’re craftinga legacy that goes beyond the game, making an impact both on and off the field.Driven by ambition, synergy, and innovation, we aim to inspire generationswhile shaping the future of Saudi sports.

This is more than just a job! It’s an opportunity to be part ofsomething larger than yourself. At Al-Qadsiah, you’ll play a key role inshaping our legacy, contributing to the nation’s sports vision, and makinghistory every step of the way.

Job Purpose:

To lead and deliverpsychological support across the Academy. Contribute to the development ofmentally resilient, self-aware, and high performing players by embeddingpsychological principles across all phases of the Academy.

Job Resposibilites:

Mental Skills

• Design andimplement a psychology and mental skills curriculum for all academy age groups(Foundation, Youth and Professional Development Phases)
• Deliverindividual and group psychological interventions to support player development,wellbeing, and performance
• Assist inthe psychological preparation of Academy teams and players
• Supportplayers through transitions such as promotions, injuries, and deselections withappropriate psychological care
• Workclosely with coaches, parents, and support staff to promote wellbeing and a psychologicallysafe learning environment
• Collaborateacross departments to align psychological development with life skills andcharacter with the Club’s culture
• Contributeto player reviews and Individual Development Plans (IDPs) by providingpsychological profiles and recommendations

ProfessionalDevelopment and Research

• Stayupdated on the latest training methodologies and technologies in psychology.
• Attendcourses, conferences, and seminars to ensure a scientific, evidence-basedapproach.
• Actively participate in departmental meetingsand Academy board sessions to align with the club's philosophy and youthdevelopment model.
• Provide regular training and CPD to staff onpsychological topics
  

Other:

• Upholdethical standards and confidentiality in all psychological work and datamanagement
• Furtherduties at the discretion of line Manager or Academy Technical Director
  

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in SportPsychology, Performance Psychology or a related field
• Eligible for orworking towards accreditation with a recognised governing body (e.g., HCPC,BPS, BASES, or equivalent)

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Applied experience ofworking with academy age athletes in a performance environment
• Proven ability tobuild rapport with young people and work effectively with coaches and parents
• Strong understandingof psychological development in youth athletes
• Ability to adapttraining programs based on different age groups and development levels
• Commitment tosafeguarding and ethical practice in youth sport
• Excellentinterpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Adaptability to an internationaland multicultural work environment
• Previous experiencein Saudi Arabia or the Middle East
• Multilingual skills,particularly English, Spanish and Arabic
  

Why Join Al-Qadsiah?

• Be Part of the Legacy: Join aclub that’s redefining the future of Saudi sports, striving to lead thecompetition and set new standards of excellence.
• Experience the Culture: Thrive inan environment that values quality, accountability, diversity, synergy,innovation, and ambition, while embracing harmony. This is the QadsiahWay.