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Sports Psychologist

  • Location : Sri lanka
  • Address : Maitland Place, No: 35, Colombo, Western Province, 00700, Sri Lanka
  • Salary : Depending on experience
  • Contract length : Full Time

Job Role
Improve the performance of the Sri Lanka Cricket teams by improving psychological resilience and motivating them to reach optimal international sporting standards.

Main Job Responsibilities
Work closely with elite level cricketers to improve their on-field performance to be on par or better than other international cricketers
Assist with any difficulties the cricketers have in their personal lives which could be hampering performance
Work closely with the coaching staff and medical panel of Sri Lanka Cricket and provide a collective plan to improve the psychological strength of the entire squad and improve team work within the Sri Lanka Cricket Team
Provide a customized management plan for cricketers with specific psychological
issues and feedback to coaching/medical staff on how they should be best managed
• Identify serious mental health/addiction issues if present among cricketers and refer appropriately

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Job Details

Salary

Depending on experience

Required Skills & Experience

PhD/MPhil/Masters/BSc in Psychology with added qualifications in Sports
Psychology
• Experience of working as a Sports Psychologist with elite sporting teams Priority will be given to candidates with a sound knowledge of cricket and
experience working with cricket teams/cricketers. (However candidates who have worked with other sports will also be considered)
Proficiency in Sinhala and Tamil is preferred
Male candidate over the age of 30 years is preferred for the role
An attractive and negotiable remuneration package with other fringe benefits and excellent career prospects await the selected candidate.

Location

Contact Information

Address

Maitland Place, No: 35, Colombo, Western Province, 00700, Sri Lanka

Email
vacancies@srilankacricket.lk
Website
https://srilankacricket.lk/