Sports Psychologist

Sports Psychologist - Hatsun Chess Academy Thiruthangal Campus Location Thiruthangal Sivakasi Tamil Nadu Reports to Head Coach Type Full-time Residential preferred Start Date Immediate Rolling basis About Hatsun Chess Academy Hatsun Chess Academy HCA is India s first residential chess academy dedicated to building future world champions through a scientific holistic and value-driven approach Our training model combines technical chess excellence psychological conditioning physical fitness and character development We are seeking a Sports Psychologist who can work closely with our students ages 8-20 coaches and support staff to develop the mental and emotional foundations that sustain high-performance chess focus resilience confidence and composure under pressure Key Responsibilities 1 Psychological Assessment Profiling Conduct baseline and ongoing psychological assessments of each student Create individual mental profiles to track concentration emotional regulation motivation and competitive temperament Work with the assessment and coach tools teams to integrate psychological data into player dashboards 2 Mental Skills Training Design and deliver group and individual sessions on focus visualization goal-setting confidence stress management and recovery Build structured mental warm-up and cool-down routines for tournaments and training days Teach practical techniques breathing mindfulness self-talk for in-game composure 3 Competition Performance Support Prepare players mentally for tournaments including visualization routines pre-game mindset sessions and coping plans for losses Be available for player debriefs during and after competitions to manage nerves tilt or burnout Coordinate with the analytics team to link emotional factors to decision patterns in games 4 Collaboration Integration Work alongside coaches physical trainers and nutritionists to ensure a 360 player development program Contribute to mentor meetings review boards and performance planning cycles Train coaches in psychological communication motivation and feedback strategies 5 Education Community Building Conduct workshops for parents and staff on athlete mindset motivation and emotional resilience Develop easy-to-understand materials or mini-modules for students on Mindset for Champions Participate in HCA events seminars and internal research on cognitive health in chess Qualifications Experience Master s degree in Sports Psychology Applied Psychology or Counselling Psychology recognized university 2 years experience working with athletes preferably in individual or cognitive-demand sports e g chess shooting tennis archery Strong grounding in mindfulness performance routines and child adolescent psychology Excellent communication skills in English and Tamil Experience in report writing profiling and integrating insights with coaches Preferred Experience in residential or academy environments Knowledge of Indian competitive chess structure and tournament ecosystem Certification in yoga mindfulness or counselling psychology is a plus Personal Attributes Deep empathy and patience while working with children and teens Balanced mindset analytical reflective and encouraging Passion for chess performance psychology and long-term development Commitment to confidentiality ethical practice and continuous learning Compensation Benefits Competitive salary based on experience 4 - 7 LPA range for full-time Opportunities for professional growth workshops and research collaboration Job Type Part-time Pay 30 000 00 - 40 000 00 per month Expected hours 24 per week Work Location In person