Hours: Part Time (18.75 hours per week)
Contract Type: Permanent
Criminal Record Check: DBS Enhanced with Childs Barred List
We are seeking a Performance Psychologist in our women's 1st team to play a key role in helping players, staff, and the programme, as a whole, in the creation of a person-centred culture to enhance performance and support the mental wellbeing of the team. You will work in collaboration with the Director of Women’s Football to carry out regular reviews of the culture within the Women’s 1st team and workforce and report on findings and recommendations. You will create, deliver and improve agreed performance strategies and methodologies to assist and lead in helping players to achieve potential and overcome difficulties on and off the pitch, as well as ensuring a full understanding of referral processes for players requiring specialist support. Alongside the medical team, you will support injured players during their rehabilitation and return to play programmes.
Working in collaboration with key stakeholders (including medicine, clinical psychologist, wellbeing manager, player care and safeguarding) you will protect the mental health and wellbeing of the Women’s team players and, with the programme leadership, contribute to the development of resilience and cohesion of the staff group.
You have methodical note-taking and record-keeping skills and an understanding of working within a multi-disciplinary team and ensuring all interventions and conversations are treated with the utmost confidentiality.
You are flexible with your working hours and available to attend training sessions, matches and away fixtures as required.
MSC in Psychology or Sports Psychology
FA Safeguarding Children Qualification
Work collaboratively with the Safeguarding and Welfare Officer to ensure policies and processes are in place for staff and players
Experience in the development of strategies, policies and protocols
If you are successful, you can look forward to a healthy benefits package;
Access to 1 free match ticket for every home league game
Access to our staff Health & Wellbeing initiatives (Mental & Physical Health).
Discounted Southampton Football Club merchandise.
Generous holiday allowance plus your birthday off each year.
Contributory Pension Scheme.
Worldwide Travel Insurance for you and your family.
Learning & Development opportunities - supporting you to develop your potential and achieve in your career.
Free onsite parking.
Cycle to Work Scheme.
Collaborative & inclusive working culture.