Sport Psychologist

Position Information

General Information

Position Number 012912 Vacancy Open to All Candidates Working Title Sport Psychologist Position Designation EHRA Non-Faculty Employment Type Permanent - Full-time Months per Year 12 Work Schedule

8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Monday - Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary.

Hours per week 40 FLSA Status Exempt Division Student Affairs Department Counseling & Health Serv (Adm) Work Location Price Center for Counseling and Psychological Services Salary Range $65,783 - $80,544 Primary Purpose of Department

The Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at Charlotte supports the holistic well-being and academic success of students by providing clinical services, educational outreach programs, case management, and professional training. We serve as a welcoming, affirming, and accessible campus resource to support students' well-being.

Primary Purpose of Position

This position will deliver clinical and sport psychology services to student-athletes in a collaborative effort to enhance the personal, academic, and athletic success of student-athletes. The position provides consultation and educational outreach services to athletes, coaches, and athletic department staff.

Summary of Position Responsibilities

Supervised by the Director of the Center for Counseling & Psychological Services with secondary supervision from the Executive Associate Director of Athletics, this position will deliver clinical services to student-athletes, including members of Charlotte's cheerleading squad; provide consultation to teams, coaches, and other staff; and deliver educational programming. Additionally, the position will oversee the continued development of the program to provide psychological services to student-athletes and teams, including supervision of a postdoctoral fellow in sport psychology.

Minimum Education/Experience

Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Counseling Psychology or Clinical Psychology, or a closely related field from an APA-approved (or equivalent) program. Must have at least 2 years of experience evaluating and treating traditional and non-traditional college students, including direct clinical and performance work with student-athletes.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Strong clinical background with specialized experience providing psychotherapy to collegiate student-athletes. Proven experience in multidisciplinary collaboration and consultation within athletic departments. Experience delivering team-level interventions and sport-focused outreach programming.

Necessary Certifications/Licenses

License-eligible as a Psychologist, as evidenced by having passed the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) and having completed all required supervised hours for licensure. License-eligible candidates will be considered, with the requirement to become independently licensed within 12 months of the hire date.

Preferred Certifications/Licenses

Full independent licensure within the State of North Carolina as a Psychologist (LP). Certified Mental Performance Consultant.

Special Notes to Applicants

• The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
• The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
• Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
• UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/

Posting Open Date 11/05/2026 Posting Close Date 11/19/2026 Open Until Filled No Proposed Hire Date 01/19/2027 If time-limited please indicate appointment end date Contact Information

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• UNC Charlotte Website

• HERC Job Board

• Inside Higher Education

• Mitratech Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)

• Another Website

• Agency Referral

• Advertisement/Publication

• Personal Referral

• Other

• Where did you learn about this posting?

(Open Ended Question)

• • This position requires a Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Counseling Psychology or Clinical Psychology or a closely related field from an APA-approved (or equivalent) program. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes

• No

• • At least 2 years of experience evaluating and treating traditional and non-traditional college students, including direct clinical and performance work with student-athletes is required for this position. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you currently licensed as a Psychologist, OR license-eligible by having passed the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) and completed all required supervised hours? (Note: If hired as license-eligible, independent licensure is required within 12 months of hire.)

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• Contact Information for References

Optional Documents