Mental Skills Coach

MENTAL SKILLS COACH
CLUB: Seattle Sounders FC
TYPE: Vendor / Contractor
HOURS: Project-based, sessions determined by mutual agreement
RATE: $90–$150/hour fees

                               

SUMMARY

Seattle Sounders FC is seeking a vendor/contractor to provide independent professional Mental Skills Coaching services. The vendor/contractor will develop and deliver innovative strategies to support mental resilience, focus, and performance enhancement for players, coaches, and staff.

This role is a professional services engagement, not an employment relationship. The vendor/contractor will retain full control over how services are delivered and will operate independently, managing their own business operations, tools, and resources.  Vendors/contractors are responsible for their own invoicing, taxes, insurance, licensing, and certifications.

 

SCOPE OF SERVICES

The vendor/contractor will:

• Develop a mental performance framework tailored to high-performance athletes and staff.
• Provide consultations focused on mental resilience, stress management, and professional growth.
• Deliver workshops and presentations as agreed upon to educate on mental performance principles.
• Attend select events or matches as an independent observer, if mutually agreed upon and necessary for project completion.
• Provide insights and recommendations to enhance player development and team dynamics.

The vendor/contractor retains full discretion over the methods, tools, and resources used to provide these services, provided they align with agreed-upon deliverables.

 

QUALIFICATIONS 

Required:  Personnel providing services must have:

•  Advanced degree in Sports Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or a related field.
• Certification as a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) or licensure as a sports psychologist.
• Proven experience with elite athletes or high-performance teams.
• Strong expertise in mental performance principles and team dynamics.

 

Preferred:  Personnel providing services are preferred who have:

• Familiarity with professional soccer or high-pressure team environments.
• Knowledge of holistic performance practices (e.g., recovery, nutrition).
• Multilingual abilities (e.g., Spanish, Portuguese, French).

 

VENDOR/CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

• The contractor will provide their own tools, materials, and professional liability insurance.
• Contractor must maintain all required certifications and business licenses, and comply with federal and state regulations. Such responsibility is solely the vendor/contractor’s.
• Services will be delivered independently and on an as-needed basis, with schedules determined through mutual agreement.
• Personnel providing services must be eligible to work in the U.S. and reside in Washington State.
• No benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions, or paid leave, are provided as part of this engagement.
• Vendor/contractor must provide proof of all required business licenses and registration with the Washington Department of Revenue.

 

COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

This engagement complies with federal and Washington State laws governing independent contractors. The vendor/contractor will operate as a separate business entity, retaining full control over how services are performed and assuming responsibility for their own business operations, including taxes, invoicing, licensing, and insurance.

 

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every employee is respected, valued and supported. We celebrate our diverse work environment and welcome team members of all backgrounds and perspectives. To that end, if you do not meet every job requirement listed, we still encourage you to apply. We believe your relevant experience and expertise will help us become a high-performing best-in-class workplace for all. Women, gender-nonbinary, people of color, LGBTQIA+ people and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The physical demands reflected in the duties and work environment herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. If you’d like to request an accommodation in the application or interview process, please do so by emailing the People & Culture Team.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

 

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