Sports Psychologist

Position: Sports Psychologist

Location: Rangareddy, Telangana

Employment type: Full-time / Part-time / Consultant

Compensation: Negotiable

About the Role

We are looking for a qualified Sports Psychologist to support the mental well-being, performance, and personal development of our athletes. You will work closely with coaches, athletes, and support staff to build mental resilience, improve focus and consistency under pressure, and promote healthy attitudes toward training, competition, and recovery.

Key Responsibilities

Athlete Support
• Conduct initial assessments of athletes’ psychological readiness, motivation, stress levels, and mental skills.
• Design and deliver individual and group mental skills training, including goal setting, concentration and focus, visualization, self-talk, arousal and anxiety regulation, breathing and relaxation techniques, and pre-performance routines.
• Provide one-on-one counselling for performance anxiety, confidence issues, burnout, injury-related stress, and adjustment to setbacks.
• Support athletes before, during, and after competitions, including travel to state and national events where required.
• Help athletes cope with injury, rehabilitation, transition, and retirement from competition.

Coach and Staff Collaboration

• Advise coaches on communication, motivation, team dynamics, and creating a positive training environment.
• Run workshops for coaches and support staff on mental skills and athlete well-being.
• Work with medical, physiotherapy, and nutrition staff to provide integrated athlete care.

Monitoring and Reporting

• Maintain confidential records of sessions and athlete progress.
• Track outcomes using appropriate psychometric tools and performance indicators.
• Prepare periodic progress reports for program leadership while respecting athlete confidentiality.

Well-being and Safeguarding

• Identify athletes who may need referral to a clinical psychologist or psychiatrist, and coordinate referrals.
• Uphold ethical standards, confidentiality, and safeguarding policies at all times.
• Contribute to a culture that treats mental health as a normal part of athletic development.

Qualifications

Essential

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Sports Psychology, or Sport and Exercise Science with a psychology specialization. PG Diploma in Guidance & Counselling is mandatory
• 3-4 years of experience working with athletes or sports teams.
• Training in counselling and in mental skills techniques for performance enhancement.
• Knowledge of professional ethics and confidentiality standards.
Desirable
• Experience working with athletes with disabilities or with persons from uniformed-services backgrounds.
• Experience with competitive-level or national-level athletes.
• Familiarity with psychometric tools and biofeedback.
• Proficiency in English & Hindi

Skills and Attributes

• Strong listening, empathy, and rapport-building skills.
• Clear communication with athletes, coaches, and administrators.
• Ability to build trust and maintain discretion.
• Cultural sensitivity and an inclusive approach.
• Willingness to travel and adapt to training and competition schedules.
• Sound judgment in sensitive situations.

Working Conditions

• Schedule aligned with training and competition calendar; some weekends and travel for events.
• Sessions conducted at training venues, with scope for online follow-ups.

How to Apply

Send your CV, a cover letter, and copies of relevant certifications to sahyogcare4u.jobs@gmail.com, with the subject line “Application – Sports Psychologist” along with the following information:
a. Current Location
b. Current Salary
c. Salary Expectation

Without proper subject-line, applications will be rejected. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed.