Mental Performance Advisor
About the role
Please refer to the
How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates)
job aid for instructions on how to apply.
If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).
Position Summary:
Under the guidance and supervision of the Advisor Women in Sport manager and under the supervision and close collaboration with the Lead Mental Performance Advisor, the Mental Performance Advisor will be expected to support the Varsity athletes.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Meet with the Varsity athletes either through workshops, group meetings or individual sessions as required.
- During meetings, the overarching objective is to teach the athletes and teams the necessary skills to perform consistently.
- Along with the coaching staff, expected to assist with the development of the annual goals and objectives for the respective team.
- Liaise with the Senior Varsity Advisor to ensure that the Women in Sport Program is offering the latest in supportive offerings.
- Develop and update presentations to be made within the McGill community.
- Promote adherence to the professional ethical standards set forth for Certified Mental Performance Consultants (CMPCs).
- Assume a leadership role in special projects, as needed, pertaining to assigned responsibilities.
- Follow processes and protocols at the Women in Sport program such as for record keeping, scheduling appointments, etc.
- Maintain student athlete records in accordance with the guidelines of the professional orders.
- Plans & conduct group workshops, in areas appropriate to the Women in Sport Program mandate.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities
- Certified Mental Performance Advisor or in process of becoming Certified Mental Performance Advisor
- Member of Canadian Sport Psychology Association
- Minimum 3 years of experience working with athletes (female athletes is an asset) preferred
- Minimally a master’s degree in Kinesiology, Sports Science or related field of study and/or PhD candidate in Sports Science
- Knowledge of French and English. McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing
Minimum Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree 3 Years Related Experience /
Annual Salary:
(MPEX Grade 05) $71,890.00 - $89,860.00 - $107,830.00
Job Profile:
MPEX-SAF2B - Student Services - Professional 2
Hours per Week:
2 (Part time)
Supervisor:
Advisor Women in Sport
Position End Date (If applicable):
2026-04-30
Deadline to Apply:
2025-07-18
McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence,
accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca
.
About McGill University
McGill University is one of Canada's best-known institutions of higher learning and one of the leading universities in the world. With students coming to McGill from some 150 countries, our student body is the most internationally diverse of any research-intensive university in the country. McGill was founded in 1821 thanks to a generous bequest by James McGill, and since then, we've grown from a small college to a bustling university with three campuses, 11 faculties, some 300 programs of study, and more than 37,500 students. The University also partners with four affiliated teaching hospitals to graduate over 1,000 health care professionals each year.
The goal of McGill University's social media platforms is to strengthen our community, which includes students, faculty, and alumni. The aim is to provide information on events, campus news and promote networking.
McGill University fosters freedom of expression, while valuing respect and collegiality. We encourage respectful dialogue and reserve the right to remove the following: Comments deemed offensive, vulgar or profane; comments off-topic and/or unrelated to posted content; content that infringes on an individual's privacy or copyright.
Mental Performance Advisor
About the role
Please refer to the
How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates)
job aid for instructions on how to apply.
If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).
Position Summary:
Under the guidance and supervision of the Advisor Women in Sport manager and under the supervision and close collaboration with the Lead Mental Performance Advisor, the Mental Performance Advisor will be expected to support the Varsity athletes.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Meet with the Varsity athletes either through workshops, group meetings or individual sessions as required.
- During meetings, the overarching objective is to teach the athletes and teams the necessary skills to perform consistently.
- Along with the coaching staff, expected to assist with the development of the annual goals and objectives for the respective team.
- Liaise with the Senior Varsity Advisor to ensure that the Women in Sport Program is offering the latest in supportive offerings.
- Develop and update presentations to be made within the McGill community.
- Promote adherence to the professional ethical standards set forth for Certified Mental Performance Consultants (CMPCs).
- Assume a leadership role in special projects, as needed, pertaining to assigned responsibilities.
- Follow processes and protocols at the Women in Sport program such as for record keeping, scheduling appointments, etc.
- Maintain student athlete records in accordance with the guidelines of the professional orders.
- Plans & conduct group workshops, in areas appropriate to the Women in Sport Program mandate.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities
- Certified Mental Performance Advisor or in process of becoming Certified Mental Performance Advisor
- Member of Canadian Sport Psychology Association
- Minimum 3 years of experience working with athletes (female athletes is an asset) preferred
- Minimally a master’s degree in Kinesiology, Sports Science or related field of study and/or PhD candidate in Sports Science
- Knowledge of French and English. McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing
Minimum Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree 3 Years Related Experience /
Annual Salary:
(MPEX Grade 05) $71,890.00 - $89,860.00 - $107,830.00
Job Profile:
MPEX-SAF2B - Student Services - Professional 2
Hours per Week:
2 (Part time)
Supervisor:
Advisor Women in Sport
Position End Date (If applicable):
2026-04-30
Deadline to Apply:
2025-07-18
McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence,
accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca
.
About McGill University
McGill University is one of Canada's best-known institutions of higher learning and one of the leading universities in the world. With students coming to McGill from some 150 countries, our student body is the most internationally diverse of any research-intensive university in the country. McGill was founded in 1821 thanks to a generous bequest by James McGill, and since then, we've grown from a small college to a bustling university with three campuses, 11 faculties, some 300 programs of study, and more than 37,500 students. The University also partners with four affiliated teaching hospitals to graduate over 1,000 health care professionals each year.
The goal of McGill University's social media platforms is to strengthen our community, which includes students, faculty, and alumni. The aim is to provide information on events, campus news and promote networking.
McGill University fosters freedom of expression, while valuing respect and collegiality. We encourage respectful dialogue and reserve the right to remove the following: Comments deemed offensive, vulgar or profane; comments off-topic and/or unrelated to posted content; content that infringes on an individual's privacy or copyright.