Bihar State Sports Authority recruitment looks  for the sports science and high-performance ecosystem in India.
Key Openings at KISCE (Khelo India State Centre of Excellence), Rajgir, Bihar

Organization: Bihar State Sports Authority
Location: State Sports Academy, Rajgir, Bihar

Employment Type: Contractual

Roles & Responsibilities -

• Provide psychological support and mental performance training to athletes to enhance performance, resilience, and well-being.
• Conduct psychological assessments to evaluate mental skills, motivation, confidence, focus, stress levels, and overall psychological readiness.
• Develop and implement individualized mental conditioning programs tailored to athletes' performance goals and needs.
• Assist athletes in managing competition anxiety, performance pressure, stress, and emotional challenges.
• Teach mental skills such as goal setting, concentration, visualization, self-talk, emotional regulation, and confidence building.
• Work closely with coaches and support staff to integrate psychological strategies into training and competition plans.
• Support athletes in coping with injuries, rehabilitation, setbacks, and return-to-play transitions.
• Monitor athlete mental health and provide timely interventions or referrals when required.
• Conduct workshops, seminars, and educational sessions on mental wellness, resilience, leadership, and performance psychology.
• Assist in developing a positive, high-performance culture that promotes athlete well-being and sustained excellence.
• Collaborate with physiologists, nutritionists, physiotherapists, and strength & conditioning professionals to provide holistic athlete support.
• Maintain confidential records of consultations, assessments, interventions, and athlete progress.
• Provide counseling and psychological support during training camps, competitions, and major sporting events.
• Assist in team-building activities and strategies to improve communication, cohesion, and group performance.
• Develop psychological preparation plans for athletes participating in national and international competitions.
• Analyze psychological performance data and prepare reports to support athlete development and decision-making.
• Stay updated on current research, trends, and best practices in sports psychology and mental performance.
• Ensure adherence to professional ethics, confidentiality standards, and safeguarding policies.
• Support talent development and athlete transition programs through psychological guidance and mentoring.
• Contribute to the overall high-performance program by enhancing athletes' mental readiness, emotional well-being, and competitive performance.