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Sports Psychologist

Sports Psychologist

Inspire Institute of SportKalyan-Dombivli, IN
8 days ago
Job description

About Inspire Institute of Sport :

The Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS) is a premier facility established to create champions with a focus on achieving success at the Olympic Games. With its main campus in Vijayanagar, Karnataka, and satellite centers in Hisar (Haryana), Himachal Pradesh, Manipur, and Odisha, IIS integrates state-of-the-art facilities, cutting-edge sports science, and top-tier coaching expertise from around the globe to support India’s athletes in their pursuit of excellence.

About the Role :

As a Sport Psychologist at IIS, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the mental well-being and psychological development of our athletes. Working closely with a multi-disciplinary team, you will be responsible for implementing psychological strategies to enhance performance, fostering mental resilience, and ensuring a supportive environment for athletes at all levels. This position is integral to IIS's mission of creating world-class athletes ready to achieve success on the global stage.

Main Responsibilities :

  • Lead the development and execution of sport psychology strategies and policies at IIS.
  • Conduct psychological assessments, deliver tailored support, and monitor athletes’ progress in training and competition settings.
  • Contribute to individual athlete development plans in collaboration with coaches, aligning with training and performance goals.
  • Advise coaches on incorporating psychological development into performance plans and training sessions.
  • Develop and oversee the sport’s mental health strategy, including psychological screening, clinical referrals, and care-plan implementation.
  • Provide specialized support for female athlete health, addressing challenges such as identity, eating disorders, competitive stress, injury, burnout, and substance use.
  • Actively attend training sessions and competitions, ensuring availability and psychological support for athletes.

Qualifications and Requirements :

  • Master’s degree (or equivalent) in psychology (e.g., Sport, Clinical, Organizational, Neuropsychology) or a related field.
  • Minimum of 4 years’ experience in high-performance sport across various sports or levels of the athlete pathway.
  • Proven track record of delivering successful sport psychology interventions.
  • Expertise in planning, periodizing, and managing athletes across seasons to achieve medal-winning performances (or equivalent).
  • Strong knowledge of various sport psychology methods and clinical awareness.

    • If you are interested in this role, please send your cover letter and most recent resume to Dr. Samuel Pullinger at [email protected] .