Academy Psychologist

Khobar, Saudi Arabia | Posted on 04/08/2026

• Be Part ofthe Legacy: Join a club that’s redefining the futureof Saudi sports, striving to lead the competition and set new standards of excellence.
• Experience the Culture: Thrive in an environment that values quality,accountability, diversity, synergy, innovation, and ambition, whileembracing harmony—this is the Qadsiah Way
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Be Part of a Legacy Bigger Than the Game

At Al-Qadsiah Club we create more than teams! We’re craftinga legacy that goes beyond the game, making an impact both on and off the field.

Driven by ambition, synergy, and innovation, we aim to inspire generationswhile shaping the future of Saudi sports.

This is more than just a job! It’s an opportunity to be part of something larger than yourself. At Al-Qadsiah, you’ll play a key role inshaping our legacy, contributing to the nation’s sports vision, and makinghistory every step of the way.

Job Purpose:

To lead and deliverpsychological support across the Academy. Contribute to the development ofmentally resilient, self-aware, and high performing players by embeddingpsychological principles across all phases of the Academy.

Job Resposibilites:

Mental Skills

• Design and implement a psychology and mental skills curriculum for all academy age groups(Foundation, Youth and Professional Development Phases)
• Deliverindividual and group psychological interventions to support player development,wellbeing, and performance
• Assist inthe psychological preparation of Academy teams and players
• Supportplayers through transitions such as promotions, injuries, and deselect ions with appropriate psychological care
• Work closely with coaches, parents, and support staff to promote wellbeing and a psychologically safe learning environment
• Collaborate across departments to align psychological development with life skills andcharacter with the Club’s culture
• Contribute to player reviews and Individual Development Plans (IDPs) by providing psychological profiles and recommendations

Professional Development and Research

• Stay updated on the latest training methodologies and technologies in psychology.
• Attendcourses, conferences, and seminars to ensure a scientific, evidence-based approach.
• Actively participate in departmental meetings and Academy board sessions to align with the club's philosophy and youth development model.
• Provide regular training and CPD to staff onpsychological topics

• Upholdethical standards and confidentiality in all psychological work and data management
• Furtherduties at the discretion of line Manager or Academy Technical Director

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Sport Psychology, Performance Psychology or a related field
• Eligible for orworking towards accreditation with a recognised governing body (e.g., HCPC,BPS, BASES, or equivalent)

• Applied experience ofworking with academy age athletes in a performance environment
• Proven ability tobuild rapport with young people and work effectively with coaches and parents
• Strong understanding of psychological development in youth athletes
• Ability to adapttraining programs based on different age groups and development levels
• Commitment to safeguarding and ethical practice in youth sport
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Adaptability to an international and multicultural work environment
• Previous experience in Saudi Arabia or the Middle East
• Multilingual skills,particularly English, Spanish and Arabic

Why Join Al-Qadsiah?

• Be Part of the Legacy: Join aclub that’s redefining the future of Saudi sports, striving to lead the competition and set new standards of excellence.
• Experience the Culture: Thrive inan environment that values quality, accountability, diversity, synergy,innovation, and ambition, while embracing harmony. This is the Qadsiah Way.