What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Athletic Director for Sport Psychology & Mental Wellness position at Appalachian State University?
Posting Details
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Position Title Associate Athletic Director for Sport Psychology & Mental Wellness
Location Boone, North Carolina
Faculty Rank No
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Position Number 092981
Department Special Projects-120010
Position Summary Information
Primary Purpose
Contribute to the mission of the Athletics Department by participating in all areas of service delivery, with a special focus on student athletes and professionals within the Athletic Department.
Minimum Qualifications
Doctorate in Counseling or Clinical Psychology, or related field, or Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field, and eligibility for appropriate licensure in North Carolina.
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates should have:
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Duties of the position include short-term individual, group, and couples therapy; psychological assessment; crisis intervention; consultation; outreach and psychoeducational workshops (sometimes after hours); clinical supervision and training; case management as needed; liaison/consultant relationships with university partners.
This position will focus on student-athletes and professionals within the Athletic Department, including:
Staff/Non-Faculty Staff/Non-Faculty
VISA Sponsorship? VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.
Appointment Type 1.0
Work Schedule/Hours Generally 8:00-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday with some evenings and weekends.
Number of Hours Per Week 40
Number of Months Per Year 12
Mandatory Staff No
Suggested Salary Range Commensurate with experience.
Physical Demands of Position
General light lifting associated with office work; standing for presentations; sitting at desk
Posting Details Information
Posting Date 01/27/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins 02/02/2026
Proposed Date of Hire 03/02/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach required documents:
Cover Letter
Resume
List of References
Search Chair Name Erika Cheung
Search Chair Email cheungee@appstate.edu
Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/53095
Posting Number 201501723P
Request to Recruit
Position Title Associate Athletic Director for Sport Psychology & Mental Wellness
Location Boone, North Carolina
Faculty Rank No
Provide Rank
Position Number 092981
Department Special Projects-120010
Position Summary Information
Primary Purpose
Contribute to the mission of the Athletics Department by participating in all areas of service delivery, with a special focus on student athletes and professionals within the Athletic Department.
Minimum Qualifications
- Doctorate in Counseling or Clinical Psychology, or related field, or Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field, and eligibility for appropriate licensure in North Carolina.
- The successful candidate will be expected to obtain licensure in North Carolina within one year of start date and maintain licensure for the continuation of the appointment.
Doctorate in Counseling or Clinical Psychology, or related field, or Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field, and eligibility for appropriate licensure in North Carolina.
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates should have:
- Interest and experience providing clinical services and outreach programming to student athletes.
- Interest and experience providing consultation in a university setting and building collaborative relationships with coaches, trainers, and Athletic Department staff.
- APA approved training for both academic and internship preparation.
- Experience in a University Counseling Center.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Duties of the position include short-term individual, group, and couples therapy; psychological assessment; crisis intervention; consultation; outreach and psychoeducational workshops (sometimes after hours); clinical supervision and training; case management as needed; liaison/consultant relationships with university partners.
This position will focus on student-athletes and professionals within the Athletic Department, including:
- Provide clinical services to student-athletes, while also coordinating their connection with the comprehensive services of the Counseling Center (e.g. Individual or Group Therapy, Eating Concerns Treatment Team, Referral Coordination, and Daytime/After-Hours Emergency Services), as well as other resources on and off campus.
- Build collaborative relationships and provide consultation and mental-health related education for coaches, athletic trainers, and Athletic Department staff.
- Provide or arrange workshops for student-athletes related to mental health topics as requested.
- Serve as an active member of the Athletics Health Care Providers Team.
- Provide performance enhancement services to students and teams.
Staff/Non-Faculty Staff/Non-Faculty
VISA Sponsorship? VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.
Appointment Type 1.0
Work Schedule/Hours Generally 8:00-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday with some evenings and weekends.
Number of Hours Per Week 40
Number of Months Per Year 12
Mandatory Staff No
Suggested Salary Range Commensurate with experience.
Physical Demands of Position
General light lifting associated with office work; standing for presentations; sitting at desk
Posting Details Information
Posting Date 01/27/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins 02/02/2026
Proposed Date of Hire 03/02/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach required documents:
Cover Letter
Resume
List of References
Search Chair Name Erika Cheung
Search Chair Email cheungee@appstate.edu
Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/53095
Posting Number 201501723P