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Lead Academy Sport Psychologist
Portsmouth FC
Portsmouth Football Club is a professional football club based at Fratton Park, Portsmouth.
Job Posted- 24 Oct 2026
Status- Part Time
- Permanent
Location- England
Closing date- 30 Oct 2026
Portsmouth Football Club is looking for a Lead Academy Sport Psychologist to lead and develop psychology provision for its U13 to U18 academy players.
The Role
Reporting to the Academy Manager, you will shape the psychology department in line with the academy’s Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) framework, deliver individual, group and team support, and line manage the Academy Sport Psychologist responsible for U9–U12 provision.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead academy psychology provision across the U13–U18 programme
- Embed psychological principles in coaching, player development and multidisciplinary practice
- Deliver individual, group and team-based psychological support
- Support players with performance, transition, injury, wellbeing and progression needs
- Provide psychological support and education for parents
- Line manage, supervise and appraise academy psychology staff
- Keep case notes and records in line with safeguarding and professional standards
About You
- An MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology
- HCPC registration or evidence of being on a recognised route with supervision, and BPS or CASES accreditation (or working towards it)
- FA Safeguarding Certificate
- Experience working with children and adolescents in sport
- Frequent access to a car and living within daily commuting distance of Portsmouth
- Right to work in the UK
Key Details
- Location: Portsmouth, including multiple training venues across the city
- Hours: 25 hours per week, including weekday daytime and evening work
- Contract: Permanent
- Salary: £20,280 per year
- An enhanced DBS check is required
- Closing date: 30 October 2026
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