Academy Performance Psychologist

Coventry City Football Club is an ambitious, forward-thinking organisation with a proud heritage and a clear vision for the future. We are growing both on and off the pitch, investing in our people, our facilities, and our community. Joining us means being part of a progressive club where every role contributes to success, innovation is encouraged, and excellence is recognised. We offer the unique opportunity to work in a high-performance sporting environment while being part of a supportive, values-driven team that is shaping the next chapter of our journey. At Coventry City, you won’t just be working for a football club, you’ll be part of a movement.

What We Can Offer

At Coventry City Football Club, we know that success on the pitch comes from creating the right culture off it. That’s why we put people first. When you join us, you’ll become part of a supportive and close-knit team where collaboration and camaraderie are at the heart of everything we do.

We offer a mix of office, matchday, and community-based opportunities. Our team enjoys regular lunches together, plenty of free coffee to keep you fuelled, and a friendly, open environment where ideas are listened to and celebrated.

As part of the Sky Blue Army, you’ll also benefit from access to unique experiences that only football can provide, from being part of matchday excitement to contributing to projects that inspire our fans and community. We’re committed to investing in your growth too, offering development opportunities to help you thrive in your role and shape your career with us.

At CCFC, you won’t just find a job – you’ll find pride, purpose, and a team that feels like family.

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and talented Academy Performance Psychologist to join our dynamic Academy Performance Support team.

Reporting to and working alongside the Head of Academy Performance Support, the successful candidate will:

• Lead the ongoing development, delivery and evaluation of an evidence-based psychology support curriculum across the Academy.

• Provide individual psychological support to identified players, while delivering age-appropriate group workshops across all Academy age groups.

• Contribute to Individual Learning Plan (ILP) meetings for Academy players where appropriate, and support end-of-mesocycle review meetings for all U15–U18 players.

• Deliver education and development opportunities for Academy staff, ensuring a holistic and integrated approach to psychological support across the player development pathway.

• Act as a key point of contact for player psychology support needs, working collaboratively with members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT).

• Attend mandatory training and professional development activities as required by the Academy Manager or Head of Academy Performance Support.

• Undertake any other duties reasonably required by the Academy Manager or Head of Academy Performance Support.

Safeguarding

We are dedicated to protecting and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Our Club is committed to maintaining safer recruitment practices. An enhanced DBS check is mandatory for this role.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Coventry City FC proudly champions equal opportunity! We believe in fairness for all, ensuring our recruitment and selection practices respect every individual's unique background. We warmly invite applicants from every background, celebrating diversity in race, nationality, religion, gender, age, and ability.

Join the Sky Blue Army – shaping the future of Coventry City FC on and off the pitch