Elite Mental Performance Coach - Baseball Development

Applied Sport Psych; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago White Sox are seeking a Mental Performance Coach to promote and implement a comprehensive mental performance program across Player Development. You will assist players and staff with applied coaching, contribute to curriculum at scale, and collaborate to enhance well-being within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires CMPC credentials or eligibility, advanced degrees in sport psychology, and a license in psychology if possible; relocation to Arizona and travel during the season are

Qualifications

• CMPC or CMPC eligible upon hire is REQUIRED.
• Masters in Sport Psychology/Performance Psychology REQUIRED.
• PhD in Clinical Sport Performance Psychology preferred.
• Licensed Psychologist preferred but not required.
• Ability to obtain AZ, NC, AL, IL mental health license; PSYPACT/COMPACT eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provide applied mental performance coaching to support on-field development and well-being.
• Develop and implement an applied mental performance curriculum at scale for the Minor League system.
• Collaborate with Player Development to apply mental performance and promote well-being.
• Support injured players and international staff transitioning to the U.S.
• Refer to EAPs and external professionals while maintaining confidentiality.
• Maintain professional credentials and participate in strategic mental performance initiatives.
• Offer individual and group psychoeducation to staff and players.
• Consult and support Player Development staff across disciplines.

Skills

CMPC or CMPC eligible

Masters in Sport Psychology

PhD in Clinical Sport Psychology

Licensed Psychologist

PSYPACT/COMPACT eligible

postgraduate experience (3 yrs)

multicultural competence

Spanish language knowledge

Education

Master’s in Sport/Psychology

PhD in Clinical Sport Psychology

Mental Health Counseling degree

Tools

None specified

Job description

Chicago White Sox are seeking a Mental Performance Coach to promote and implement a comprehensive mental performance program across Player Development. You will assist players and staff with applied coaching, contribute to curriculum at scale, and collaborate to enhance well-being within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires CMPC credentials or eligibility, advanced degrees in sport psychology, and a license in psychology if possible; relocation to Arizona and travel during the season are