Closing Date 20/06/2025 Job Title Sports Psychologist Department Technical Direct Reports None Reports to Head Coach Location Cobdown Park, Station Road, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 6AU FT/PT & Salary Range FT, salary dependant on experience Level of DBS Enhanced Child Barred List About Us: The London City Lionesses are part of the Kynisca group, setting a vision and building an infrastructure in which all the players and staff can thrive. Owned by Michele Kang, our vision for Kynisca is to: 1. Become the most pre-eminent sports organisation in the world; 2. Have a high-performance culture of winning on and off the pitch; 3. Train women as women; and 4. Motivate and inspire the next generation of girls and women. Our Values: We Lead The Way | We Dream Big | We Get it Done | We Innovate | We Inspire our Community Role Purpose: The role of the First Team Sport Psychologist is to support the mental performance of our players on the pitch. The successful candidate will apply psychological principles and tools to help players maximise their competitive mindset, overcome performance blocks, and achieve consistency under pressure. The aim is to help individuals, and the team reach peak mental condition every matchday and training session. The ideal candidate will be a driven, experienced professional with a background in high-performance sport, ideally football. They will be confident in creating mental coaching strategies, delivering sessions to individuals and the squad, and helping players stay focused and mentally sharp in key moments. We are looking for a motivational expert who understands the demands of elite competition and thrives on supporting athletes to be at their best on matchday. Main Duties/ Responsibilities 1. Mental Performance Coaching · Design and deliver mental training programmes to improve focus, confidence, competitive mindset, and goal setting. · Use tools like visualisation, self-talk, routines, and performance preparation strategies. 2. Individual Player Support · Work one-on-one with players to help them overcome mental performance blocks, improve performance consistency, and increase self-belief. · Provide support around performance pressure, competition anxiety, and pre-game preparation. 3. Team Performance Interventions · Lead workshops to strengthen collective mindset, mental resilience and match preparation. · Help players prepare mentally for high-pressure fixtures and manage post-match reflections. 4. Monitoring and Feedback · Track psychological growth and engagement of players using structured tools. · Maintain professional records and provide feedback to coaching staff when required. 5. Other ad-hoc duties as assigned from time-to-time by management Club Accountabilities 1. To comply with all Club policies, procedures and practices and carry out your role diligently and in the best interests of the Club 2. To lead with a proactive, high-performance mindset and actively contribute to a winning culture on and off the pitch 3. To behave in a manner consistent with Club values and policies What we are looking for Qualifications and Training Essential · MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology or equivalent. · Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society (BPS) or equivalent recognised body. · HCPC Registration or eligibility to obtain it. · Proven experience in a high-performance sport environment. Desirable · Experience working in elite football, ideally in women’s teams. · Available to travel with the team and work evenings/weekends if required. · Ongoing professional development in applied performance psychology. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential · Demonstrable experience coaching athletes for performance improvement. · Strong communication and motivational skills. · Expertise in mental skills training techniques. · Confidence working in 1:1 and team settings. Desirable · Knowledge of elite football culture and competition structures. · Experience working in multi-disciplinary performance teams. · Understanding of competition cycles and performance periodisation. Characteristics · Passionate about women’s football and broader women’s sport culture. · Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to deal with matrix stakeholders & ambiguity. · High standards of personal integrity and EQ. · Comfortable and able to work on own initiative · Has a learning mindset; is keen to continue their self-development and keep up to date with best practice and learning opportunities · Continually seeks to improve efficiency and performance · Seeks out and embraces new ways of thinking and working – not afraid to fail. London City Lionesses is committed to safeguarding, health and safety, and equality, diversity, and inclusion. We prioritise the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, the well-being of all staff and visitors, and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported. These responsibilities are shared by all staff and volunteers, with safeguarding, safety, and inclusivity being collective priorities. All staff are required to adhere to the Club’s policies, complete relevant training, and actively contribute to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment. This includes timely reporting of concerns, compliance with health and safety regulations, and upholding the Club’s zero-tolerance approach to discrimination. For certain roles, additional checks, such as Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks or health assessments, may be required. Applications must include a fully completed application form; CVs alone will not be accepted. All candidates will be assessed on merit and their alignment with the Club’s values.