Sports Psychologist: Elevate Athlete Performance

Placements24; Soweto; Presencial; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a qualified Sports Psychologist to support athletes in Soweto, Gauteng, helping them develop mental resilience, manage pressure and optimize wellbeing. The role requires clinical and counseling expertise, strong knowledge of performance psychology, and the ability to work with diverse athletes, coaches and support staff, including evenings and weekends.

Join a dedicated team focused on athlete development and peak performance, with opportunities for ongoing professional

Formación

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Sports Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or a related field.
• Professional registration with a relevant psychological board or association.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience working as a Sports Psychologist, preferably with competitive athletes.
• Proven experience in delivering mental skills training, counseling, and performance enhancement interventions.
• Strong understanding of human performance, motivation, and the psychological aspects of sport.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and active listening skills.
• Ability to build rapport and trust with athletes from diverse backgrounds.
• Proficiency in assessment tools and intervention techniques.
• Knowledge of ethical guidelines and best practices in sports psychology.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate training and competition schedules.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct psychological assessments and evaluations of athletes to identify mental strengths and areas for development.
• Develop and implement individualized mental skills training programs to enhance performance, focus, and confidence.
• Provide counseling and support to athletes dealing with performance anxiety, stress, injury recovery, and team dynamics.
• Facilitate workshops and seminars for athletes, coaches, and support staff on topics related to sports psychology and mental well‑being.
• Collaborate with coaches and other members of the performance team to integrate psychological strategies into training and competition plans.
• Assist athletes in setting realistic goals and developing effective coping mechanisms.
• Maintain confidential records of client sessions and progress.
• Stay current with the latest research and advancements in sports psychology.
• Promote a positive and healthy sporting culture that prioritizes mental health.
• Provide crisis intervention and support when necessary.

Conocimientos

Mental skills training

Counseling

Communication

Interpersonal

Educación

Master's or Doctoral degree in related field

Herramientas

Assessment tools

Intervention techniques

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a qualified Sports Psychologist to support athletes in Soweto, Gauteng, helping them develop mental resilience, manage pressure and optimize wellbeing. The role requires clinical and counseling expertise, strong knowledge of performance psychology, and the ability to work with diverse athletes, coaches and support staff, including evenings and weekends.

Join a dedicated team focused on athlete development and peak performance, with opportunities for ongoing professional