Performance Psychologist

IN A NUTSHELL
Driving the Sport-Performance Psychology domain in the APC in Salzburg and taking care for the alignment with the Mental Performance team in LA, in regard to strategical, developmental, methodological, organisational, and knowledge management aspects. Fostering the domain’s development while harmonizing priorities, methodological strategies, organizational processes, and knowledge management to enrich and enlarge Red Bull’s global high-performance ecosystem.
Conduct of comprehensive assessments of athletes’ mental performance capabilities, including mental skills, executive functioning, cognitive and affective processes, as well as self-regulation techniques, key mental characteristics such as mental robustness, stress and coping style, performance mindset, and behavioural performance routines. Drawing on these insights, the compilation of efficient individualized interventional strategies comprising advanced mental skills training and performance rehearsal. Leverage state-of-the-art technologies including immersive virtual environments, mental simulation, neurocognitive conditioning, and other innovative performance enhancement tools to optimize execution, adaptability, and performance under pressure.
Design, organization, and provision of knowledge transfer initiatives for athletes and multidisciplinary support teams through both on-site and remote formats. Furthermore, contribution to the evolution of the APC knowledge management system by developing educational resources, applied methodologies, and best-practice content that strengthens capability development across the global Red Bull performance community.
Cultivation of relationships and collaboration with external partners in terms of an exchange of information and transfer of knowledge, technological and methodological advancements, research for strengthening insights and progress in practical approaches.
Working closely with the global Mental Performance team, you champion the continuous development, implementation, and harmonization of mental performance philosophies, methodologies, and intervention strategies across Red Bull’s sports performance projects, ensuring consistency while fostering innovation and excellence.
In parallel, the establishment and coordination of a trusted network of qualified mental health professionals, ensuring appropriate referral pathways and integrated psychological care is needed.
Master’s degree (or higher) in Sport Psychology/Performance Psychology or a related field
Extensive experience working with elite athletes across individual and team sports (7+ years).
Exceptional experience and proven track record in individual and team consultations of international athletes from a variety of sports within the field of mental performance or sport psychology.
Proven experience in the coordination of a team of mental performance experts and specialists in performance behaviour and lifestyle as well as external collaborations in this field.
Experience in working effectively within interdisciplinary performance environments.
Crucial knowledge in action-regulaton concepts with an emphasis on motor-behavior performance and performance-behavior control in sports.
Strong understanding of the organizational structure and key processes in high-performance sport and elite athlete demands in a broad range of sports and competitive situations.
Knowledge in the design, application, and interpretation of multi-dimensional, multi-method assessment strategies including relevant tests and diagnostic tools in particular in terms of sport-specific situations and demands.
Ability to translate theory and empirical based insights into applicable strategies in specific practical situations in sports, in particular in competitive situations.
Strong communication, inter-personal skills, analytical competencies, and cooperative organisational behaviour.
Personal experience as an athlete or coach in competitive/elite sports preferred.
Knowledge and competencies for the development and delivery of mental performance strategies for peak performance.
Curiosity for, good understanding and basic experience with new technologies.
Interest in exploration and innovation in performance environments.
High level of English Proficiency (written and verbal), German and/or additional languages are a plus

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No