Job Description
City Football Group is the owner of a number of football related businesses with global relevance. These include high profile professional football clubs, academies, technical support and marketing companies. CFG’s clubs include the Premier League’s Manchester City FC, MLS Franchise New York City Football Club in the United States, Melbourne City FC of the Australian A-League, and a minority shareholder in Yokohama Marinos of the J-League in Japan.
The common aim across all clubs is to provide the best possible experience and an unrivalled opportunity for fans and communities to participate in, and benefit from, football at both a local and global level. City Football Group prides itself on having a diverse family of employees who share a passion for beautiful football and a steadfast commitment to the local community. City people are innovative, collaborative and motivated by success.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced practitioner looking to advance their career in the delivery of sport psychology within a high performance environment, working as part of a supportive, and integrated psychology team.
Working within the Human Science team, the role holder will predominately provide support to players within the academy’s Professional Development Phase (age 16-23) and to Manchester City players currently on or approaching a loan deal. This work will involve the implementation of core Human Science framework projects as well as 1-1 delivery with players. There may also be a requirement to visit players at loan clubs in both the UK and Europe.
The role will be a full-time position, we a are seeking a skilled and reliable addition for our committed and ambitious department. Flexibility and openness to work irregular and unsociable hours outside “normal office hours” will be required.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to;
– Designing, leading and supporting delivery of performance psychology projects within the Human Science team across the Manchester City football teams as required
– Working with players, parents, coaches and support staff to promote the delivery of performance psychology at Manchester City
– Contributing to the development, delivery and monitoring within the discipline of performance psychology
Candidates will need to have a Postgraduate qualification to MSc or PhD level in Psychology or Sport Psychology and Professional accreditation with BPS and/or BASES. We are looking for candidates with Experience of the provision of psychological support to elite/international/professional level athletes and coaches to improve performance and support development. Successful candidates will be able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, and demonstrate motivation and passion for talent development environments.
• A current summary CV (maximum two pages)
• A supporting cover letter outlining why you feel you are suitable for a role
• Details of your current salary and any notice period you would need to serve
• Details of two professional referees who we could contact in relation to your suitability for the role
City Football Group promotes equal opportunities in employment we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
As a member of the Two Ticks scheme, we are proud to show our commitment to employing disabled people and judging people on their abilities alone. We make a commitment to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a job vacancy and to consider them on their abilities.
We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose skills and experience seem to meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you only if you are selected for an interview. Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
The City Football Group is fully committed to safeguarding children and other vulnerable people across our business. As such, appointment to this post may be subject to Safer Recruitment processes including a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service and prior to taking up the role.
How to apply
To apply, please e-mail the following information; quoting vacancy reference PM-736-20170920 to jobs@cityfootball.com.
• A current summary CV (maximum two pages)
• A supporting cover letter outlining why you feel you are suitable for a role
• Details of your current salary and any notice period you would need to serve
• Details of two professional referees who we could contact in relation to your suitability for the role