Academy Sport Psychologist

Middlesbrough Football Club is seeking an experienced and motivated Academy Sport Psychologist to play a vital role in the development and wellbeing of our Academy players.

Working under the guidance of the Head of Education and Welfare, you will lead the preparation, delivery and evaluation of the Academy's psychological support programme, providing expert support to players and parents across all phases of the Academy. You will be responsible for assessing, monitoring and acting upon individual psychological profiles in line with EPPP requirements, contributing to Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), and promoting positive psychological wellbeing throughout the player pathway.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with staff, the clubs psychotherapist and the Head of Education and Welfare to deliver an integrated psychology programme that supports both player performance and personal development. You will also play a key role in ensuring all players, parents and staff have access to high-quality support material.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a Category One Academy environment!

• Working closely with the other staff at the club and the Head of Education and Welfare in developing a psychology curriculum specific to club and individual requirements, to be delivered using a variety of strategies.
• To psychologically profile all players in the designated phases of development, providing group reports and individual feedback when required.
• To offer individual psychological support when required in line with safeguarding policy.
• To plan and deliver a comprehensive programme for parents and guardians of all Academy Players.
• To conduct relevant Wellbeing meetings in conjunction with Player Care Manager
• To establish close links with the external practitioners and governing bodies to ensure we maintain current best practice with respect to research development.
• To prepare an end of season summary report with future recommendations at each phase of development.
• To work closely with the Education Welfare Officer to discuss any psychological issues and to also inform of any personal issues/ problems a player may have maintaining professional confidence.
• To complete all necessary administrative tasks to meet the requirements of the Academy's quality management systems and FAPL monitoring including inputting relevant information to the Intelligence Platform. (IP)
• To complete all necessary administrative tasks to meet the requirements of the Academy's quality management systems and FAPL monitoring including inputting relevant information to the IP.
• To work closely with our head of coaching to ensure all coach behaviours are assessed within training / games and develop appropriate strategies in line with CCFs.
• To ensure MFC academy maintains a current knowledge base through continual reviewing of research and where possible adding to the research through communication, presentation or publication.
• The Job Holder may also be required to perform other duties by or under the authority of the Head of Education and Welfare as may be from time to time reasonably assigned.