Company Description
The Red Bull Athlete Performance Center (APC) is an athlete accelerator that supports world-class athletes to maximize their individual potential, within an innovative environment and with a powerful global network of specialists. To support our team in Thalgau/ Salzburg, we are looking for an attentive and empathetic Mental Performance Specialist.
The main task of this role is to carry out functional mental assessments and tests of international top-level athletes visiting the APC, analyse and interpret test results, and conduct and recommend individual and athlete-centred mental training and coaching strategies. You will play an active role in an interdisciplinary team striving to increase performance, prevent injuries, and maximise the individual potential of world-class athletes.
Job Description
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You assess, test and diagnose athletes on their mental skills, executive functions and relevant cognitive and affective factors in different action situations.You interpret, summarise and document athletes’ results in mental tests and assessments and take part in interdisciplinary athlete-focused meetings.
You establish, manage and refer athletes to a European network of mental health providers.
You manage and conduct training and coaching in the field of mental performance; Furthermore, you will give recommendations to athletes and coaches to maintain and further develop their mental skills in their daily training.
You provide ongoing support to athletes remotely via video calls and create educational and practical content to be shared with the Red Bull athlete community.
You support injured athletes during their rehabilitation process and use evidence-based methods to optimise the outcomes of the rehabilitation process.
Qualifications
Experience and proven track record in individual and team consultations of international athletes within the field of mental performance or sport psychology
Experience in managing an external network of specialists
Experience in working in interdisciplinary teams
At least five years of experience in the above-mentioned fields.
Basic knowledge of relevant fields in sport science.
Personal experience in competitive/elite sports preferred
Excellent communication skills, professional work attitude, and good analytical skills are required
Good understanding and basic experience with new technologies preferred
University degree (Masters) with a specialization in psychology, sport psychology or related fields
Exceptional English language skills, high level of German preferred, further language skills desired
Additional Information
Due to legal reasons, we are obliged to disclose the minimum salary according to the collective agreement for this position. However, our attractive compensation package is based on market-oriented salaries and is therefore significantly above the stated minimum salary.
As an employer, we value diversity and support people in developing their potential and strengths, realizing their ideas and seizing opportunities. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, skin colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation or origin.
