ECB: Sport Psychologist, England Women (Consultant) (Deadline – Sep 16)

PURPOSE

To provide world class Sports Psychology support to England Women’s Cricket.

Against a backdrop of rapid growth of the women’s professional game, this post will cover an exciting time period for England Women as they set to continue their strong recent form across winter and summer tours, including The Ashes in Australia.

England Women operate a decentralised programme, so it is anticipated that this role will include some delivery on camp at Loughborough and some flexible remote working, with some touring with the team both domestically and internationally. Potential tour dates will be discussed at interview.

WHO WE ARE

The England and Wales Cricket Board is the national governing body for all cricket in England and Wales, supporting the game at every level – from grassroots to professional.

We believe cricket is a force for good that can have an enduring impact on everyone’s lives and we have an ambitious strategy to inspire a generation to say ‘cricket is a game for me’. It provides great entertainment. It teaches important skills, both physical and social. It can help inclusion and social cohesion, bringing communities together.

The ECB welcomes applications from all backgrounds to ensure we deliver our Inspiring Generations strategy and fulfil our purpose to connect communities and improve lives through cricket.

OUR VALUES

• Stronger As One Team – We are stronger together. We allow for individual strengths and beliefs but head in the same direction. We respect, support and really listen to each other along the way.
• Push New Boundaries – We are bold, brave and curious. We challenge and don’t settle. We forge the future whilst remembering our roots.
• Be The Best In The Game – On & Off The Pitch – We train hard. We strive to be our best to help the team be the best. We celebrate our victories and learn from our let downs.
• Passion For Play – We are here to inspire & be inspired. We are serious about what we do, but don’t take ourselves seriously. We enjoy the journey and have fun.

YOU’LL LOVE THIS JOB IF

• You are passionate about the provision of high quality sport psychology services to support performance
• You thrive in a dressing room setting, enjoy touring and are a consistent positive influence within the team environment.
• You collaborate and love working across diverse teams to solve problems, share learnings and discuss ideas.
• You enjoy applying and adapting your expert skills to help players and the team thrive.

YOU’LL BE DOING

• Provide sport psychology support to England Women contracted players, including during both winter and summer tours. The touring commitments are varied and this individual will not be expected to be present on all tours at all times.
• Deliver on a robust and appropriate Sports Psychology strategy for England Women that meets the needs of the system, team and individuals within it.
• Work within the England Women’s Performance team to contribute to and deliver player development plans, and support the delivery of a psychologically informed environment, in line with the overall performance strategy.
• Work collaboratively with England Women’s Sport Science & Medicine team to ensure players receive optimal levels of support.
• Contribute to and work closely with England Women’s Wellbeing team (including Doctors, specialist Mental Health, Safeguarding and Personal Development and Welfare practitioners) to ensure appropriate mental health and wellbeing support is delivered.
• Work with the wider MDT in relation to the planning and delivery of any cultural work.

YOU’LL HAVE

Essential criteria:

• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• British Psychological Society (BPS) Chartered Status and/ or Qualification in Sport & Exercise Psychology (QSEP) Stage 2, or British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) Sport and Exercise Psychology Accreditation Route (SEPAR) (or equivalent)
• Postgraduate degree in Sport Psychology
• Undergraduate degree in Psychology, Sport Psychology or Sports Science (or equivalent)
• Significant experience leading the provision of sport psychology services to elite athletes
• Extensive experience of working within elite team sport, including experience of supporting teams at major international tournaments and events.
• Significant experience delivering both group and individual work
• Significant experience of working with coaches to support performance, including shaping the creation of psychologically informed environments
• Significant experience of working effectively within a multidisciplinary team, and/or within a wellbeing forum, to deliver impactful psychological support
• Significant experience of stakeholder management and influencing others
• High standards of personal and professional integrity
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• An ability to think on your feet and respond to rapidly evolving situations
• Full Driving License
• Enhanced DBS

Desirable:

• Previous experience of working in cricket and/or women’s team sport
• Trained in the delivery of psychology profiling, for example Spotlight

YOU’LL RECEIVE

• Competitive day rate
• Reasonable travel expenses
• Please note, general perks and benefits will not be applicable for consultant and secondment roles

Interviews are scheduled during the WB 23rd September 2024.