Assistant Director of Sport Psychology

Position Information

Position Information

Working Title

Assistant Director of Sport Psychology

Department

Athletics-0850

Requisition Number

S_260102

Posting Open Date

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Position Information

Position Information

Working Title

Assistant Director of Sport Psychology

Department

Athletics-0850

Requisition Number

S_260102

Posting Open Date

02/12/2026

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)

02/19/2026

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Description of Work

Provide mental health psychology services, drug and alcohol counseling, mental health assessments and education to student-athletes and sports programs. Provide education and prevention programming on clinical psychological issues to student athletes, coaches, athletic department staff, and other constituents. Supervise Athletic Counselors, temporary employees and student workers and assist the Director of Sport Psychology with operational tasks such as monitoring the budget, scheduling appointments and itineraries. Will need to work some evenings and weekends depending on student-athletes’ needs and schedules.

As an EO employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mental health related field and 2 years full-time work post graduate degree providing mental health services to students ages 16-24 in an educational environment.
• Demonstrated contextual and cultural understanding of elite sport systems and individuals essential. Clinical/prevention experience in the areas of athlete mental health and interdisciplinary healthcare modalities required.
• Eligibility to be licensed as a psychologist, LPC, LCSW, or LIMHP in the state of Nebraska within 3 months of hire required

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD or PsyD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology preferred.
• Prefer two years’ s full-time work post-doctoral degree providing mental health services to student-athletes and two years’ experience providing psychological skills training for sport. Supervisory experience preferred.
• Prefer applicants with a certification in the provision of psychological services in sport.

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required

No

Physical Required

No

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.

Criminal History Background Check Required

Yes

Posted Salary

Negotiable based on qualifications and experience

How to Apply

Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact

Brianna Ward, Ph.D., LP
bward@huskers.com
402-472-4618

Job Category (old)

Managerial/Professional

Job Type

Full-Time

Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)

Work Location (City, State)

Lincoln, NE

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?

No

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Planned Hire Date:

Appointment End Date

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Required Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. List of References

Optional Documents

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