Sports Psychologist

The Vijayi Bharat Sports Academy is looking to complement India’s efforts of becoming a Top 10 Olympic nation by the 2036 Olympic Games. To fulfil this objective, the academy is looking for a sports psychologist with a track record of providing mental coaching services that has a positive effect on performance in young and elite athletes. The role requires the candidate to be a critical thinker with a passion for supporting performance as part of a multidisciplinary team. Key aspects of this role will include delivering individual and group-based psychology interventions to athletes and playing a part in their holistic development. Roles and Responsibilities § Play a key role in the development and delivery of the mental conditioning strategy and policies. § Assess psychological needs, delivery, and monitoring of support across a variety of learning modalities, within training and competition settings. § Work with the coaching team to embed psychology related training principles within the coaching programme and individual athlete’s performance strategies. § Recommend delivery models, principles and equipment/technological advances to optimise training and performance. § Contribute to the development and delivery of mental health strategy, this may include screening and assessment and co-ordinating clinical referrals. § Domestic and international travel to support camps and competitions as required. § Any other activities as necessary from time to time. Qualifications Minimum graduate degree in psychology or sports psychology related field; a post-graduate degree would be desirable. Prior experience in sport and working with young and elite athletes. High level of sport psychology technical expertise and awareness. Prior experience of working with coaches and sport science teams in a multidisciplinary environment. Strong knowledge and understanding of Olympic and Paralympic sports. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: Up to ₹75,000.00 per month Benefits: Health insurance Paid sick time Provident Fund Schedule: Day shift Ability to commute/relocate: Bopal, Ahmedabad, Gujarat: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred) Education: Bachelor's (Required) Experience: Sport Psychologist: 5 years (Preferred) Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred) Work Location: In person