Sport Psychologist

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Position Information

General Information

Position Number

012911

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Position Information

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Position Number

012911

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Vacancy Open to

All Candidates

Working Title

Sport Psychologist

Position Designation

EHRA Non-Faculty

Employment Type

Permanent - Full-time

Months per Year

12

Work Schedule

Typically, Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm with the possibility of some evening and weekend work.

Hours per week

40

FLSA Status

Exempt

Division

Student Affairs

Department

Counseling & Health Serv (Adm)

Work Location

Belk Gym

Salary Range

$75,000

Primary Purpose of Department

The Price Center for Counseling & Psychological Services at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (CAPS) supports the academic, personal, and interpersonal development of UNC Charlotte students by providing short-term individual and group counseling, psychological assessment, consultation for faculty, staff, parents, and students, and educational programs to the campus community. The Athletics Department supports 18 varsity sports teams, including baseball, softball, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s cross country, football, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s tennis, men’s and women’s track and field, and volleyball.

Primary Purpose of Position

This position will deliver clinical and sport psychology services to student athletes in a collaborative effort to enhance personal, academic, and athletic success of student athletes. The position provides consultation, and educational outreach services to athletes, coaches, and athletic department staff.

Summary of Position Responsibilities

Broadly supervised by the Director of the Center for Counseling & Psychological Services with direct supervision from a CAPS Associate Director with secondary supervision from the Executive Associate Director of Athletics, this position will deliver clinical services to student-athletes, including members of Charlotte’s cheerleading squad; provide consultation to teams, coaches, and other staff; and deliver educational programming. Additionally, the position will oversee the continued development of program to provide psychological services to student-athletes and teams, including supervision of a post-doctoral fellow in sport psychology.

Minimum Education/Experience

Earned Doctorate from an APA-accredited Counseling or Clinical Psychology program. Completion of an APA-accredited doctoral internship Experience and expertise in providing sport psychology services to student-athletes Experience providing counseling within a brief therapy model Clinical experience with young adults.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Expertise in strength-based psychological skills training; strong presentation skills; experience in a university counseling center; and demonstrated ability to collaborate within the Center, with Athletics, and throughout the university community are highly preferred. Clinical experience and demonstrated collaboration, advocacy, and liaison relationships with diverse student populations.

Necessary Certifications/Licenses

Eligibility for licensure as a Psychologist in the State of North Carolina.

Preferred Certifications/Licenses

Credentials as a Certified Consultant from the Association for Applied Sports Psychology (AASP).

Special Notes to Applicants

UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check.

Posting Open Date

10/04/2023

Posting Close Date

11/08/2023

Open Until Filled

No

Proposed Hire Date

01/02/2024

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Posting Specific Questions

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1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

   • UNC Charlotte Website
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Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae 2. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest Optional Documents 1. Contact Information for References

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