Athlete Performance Psychologist - Elevate Focus & Resilience

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Híbrido; ZAR 450.000 - 750.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24, on behalf of a leading sports institute in Paarl, Western Cape, seeks a qualified Sports Psychologist to provide mental skills training and psychological support to athletes across disciplines.

You will conduct assessments, develop individualized programs, counsel on performance-related stress, lead workshops, collaborate with coaches and staff, maintain confidential records, and stay current with research to enhance athlete development.

Formación

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Psychology with specialization in sports psychology.
• Registration as a Psychologist with HPCSA is essential.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working directly with athletes or sports teams.
• Expertise in performance enhancement techniques and mental skills training.
• Excellent communication, active listening, and empathy.
• Ability to build strong therapeutic relationships and manage confidential information.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct assessments to identify athletes' psychological strengths and development areas.
• Develop and implement individualized and group mental skills training programs.
• Provide counseling and support for performance-related stress, anxiety, confidence, and burnout.
• Facilitate workshops for athletes and coaches on resilience, communication, and team dynamics.
• Collaborate with coaches and other staff to ensure holistic athlete development.
• Maintain confidential client records and progress notes.
• Stay current with research and best practices in sports psychology.
• Contribute to research initiatives and program development.
• Promote ethical practices and wellbeing in sport.
• Respond to critical incidents with psychological first aid as needed.

Conocimientos

Active listening

Empathy

Communication

Confidentiality

Therapeutic relationships

Motivation

Team dynamics

Performance psychology

Educación

Master's or Doctoral degree in Psychology (Sports Psychology)

Descripción del empleo

Placements24, on behalf of a leading sports institute in Paarl, Western Cape, seeks a qualified Sports Psychologist to provide mental skills training and psychological support to athletes across disciplines.

You will conduct assessments, develop individualized programs, counsel on performance-related stress, lead workshops, collaborate with coaches and staff, maintain confidential records, and stay current with research to enhance athlete development.