Remote Sports Psychologist: Performance & Focus Coach

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Remote work

Diverse athletes

Continuing education

Tech-driven org

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a compassionate Remote Sports Psychologist to provide mental performance support to athletes worldwide. The role involves delivering expert guidance to enhance focus, confidence, resilience and overall well‑being through virtual consultations and personalized mental skills programs.

You will collaborate with coaches to integrate psychological strategies into training plans, maintain strict confidentiality and follow ethical guidelines.

Qualifications

• Doctorate (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Sport Psychology with licensure.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with athletes or sports teams.
• Proficiency with Zoom/Teams for client sessions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct remote assessments of athletes' mental strengths and areas for development.
• Develop and implement individualized mental skills training programs (e.g., visualization, goal setting, stress management).
• Provide counseling and support for performance anxiety, burnout, and team dynamics.
• Collaborate with coaches to integrate psychological strategies into training plans.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical guidelines for sports psychology practice.

Skills

Active listening

Empathy

Communication

Remote consultation

Education

Ph.D./Psy.D. in Sport Psychology

Tools

Zoom

Teams

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a compassionate Remote Sports Psychologist to provide mental performance support to athletes worldwide. The role involves delivering expert guidance to enhance focus, confidence, resilience and overall well‑being through virtual consultations and personalized mental skills programs.

You will collaborate with coaches to integrate psychological strategies into training plans, maintain strict confidentiality and follow ethical guidelines.