Top-Tier Sports Psychologist & Performance Coach

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, seeks a highly qualified Sports Psychologist and Performance Coach to elevate athlete mental performance. This role blends in-person and remote sessions to build resilience, focus, and pressure-management across multiple sports.

You will conduct assessments, design mental skills programs, and collaborate with coaches to integrate psychological strategies into training and competition. Strong counseling, communication, and travel flexibility are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Sport Psychology, Psychology, or related field.
• Accreditation as Sports Psychologist (e.g., HPCSA)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as Sports Psychologist or Performance Coach
• Proven ability to develop and deliver mental skills training programs
• Strong understanding of athlete development and performance enhancement

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments and provide individual counseling to athletes.
• Develop and implement mental skills training programs (goal setting, visualization, stress management, concentration).
• Collaborate with coaches to integrate psychological strategies into training/competitions.
• Facilitate team-building activities to enhance cohesion and communication.
• Provide on-site and remote support during training and competitions.
• Monitor progress and adjust interventions as needed.
• Stay updated on research and best practices in sports psychology.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards.

Skills

Sports psychology

Coaching

Counseling

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Remote coaching

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Sport Psychology or Psychology

Job description

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, seeks a highly qualified Sports Psychologist and Performance Coach to elevate athlete mental performance. This role blends in-person and remote sessions to build resilience, focus, and pressure-management across multiple sports.

You will conduct assessments, design mental skills programs, and collaborate with coaches to integrate psychological strategies into training and competition. Strong counseling, communication, and travel flexibility are essential.