OPEN CALL FOR NSSF SPORTS MENTAL HEALTH & WELL-BEING COMMITTEE

Call for Applications / Expression of Interest

The Nepal School Sports Federation (NSSF) invites applications and Expressions of Interest from qualified, committed, and experienced professionals, educators, sports practitioners, psychologists, counselors, medical and health professionals, researchers, coaches, teachers, and individuals with relevant expertise to serve on the:

NSSF SPORTS MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING COMMITTEE

The Committee will support NSSF in developing and implementing a comprehensive Sports Mental Health & Wellbeing Framework for school-age children, athletes, coaches, teachers, officials, parents, and other stakeholders involved in school sports.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Selected committee members may contribute to:

• Developing policies, guidelines, and programs on mental health and well-being in school sports.
• Promoting positive mental health, resilience, confidence, motivation, and emotional well-being among young athletes.
• Developing mental health awareness and education programs for students, athletes, coaches, teachers, and parents.
• Supporting prevention and early identification of stress, anxiety, burnout, bullying, harassment, and other well-being concerns.
• Establishing appropriate referral and support mechanisms in coordination with qualified professionals and institutions.
• Integrating mental health and well-being into NSSF competitions, training programs, camps, and grassroots sports initiatives.
• Conducting workshops, seminars, awareness campaigns, research, and capacity-building programs.
• Promoting safe, inclusive, respectful, and athlete-centred sporting environments.
• Advising NSSF leadership on mental health, safeguarding, and athlete wellbeing matters.
• Supporting national and international partnerships related to sports psychology, mental health, safeguarding, and wellbeing.

Who Can Apply?

NSSF welcomes applications from individuals with qualifications or professional experience in one or more of the following areas:

1. Clinical Psychology / Counseling Psychology
    
2. Sports Psychology
    
3. Psychiatry / Mental Health
    
4. Public Health / Health Sciences
    
5. Sports Science / Exercise Science
    
6. Education / Physical Education
    
7. Child & Adolescent Development
    
8. Social Work / Psychosocial Support
    
9. Safeguarding / Child Protection
    
10. Coaching / Athlete Development
     
11. Sports Medicine / Physiotherapy
     
12. Research, Policy, or Academic Institutions
     
13. School Sports Administration and Management
     
14. Other relevant fields contributing to athlete mental health and well-being

Desired Qualities

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Professional competence and relevant experience.
• Genuine commitment to the well-being and protection of children and young athletes.
• Understanding of school sports and youth development.
• Ethical, confidential, inclusive, and non-discriminatory conduct.
• Willingness to contribute voluntarily to NSSF programs and initiatives.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to NSSF’s safeguarding, integrity, and child-protection principles.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates are requested to submit:

• Updated CV / Professional Profile
• Brief Statement of Interest outlining their motivation and relevant expertise
• Copies of relevant academic/professional qualifications
• Details of relevant experience, publications, research, projects, or programs, if applicable
• Contact details, including telephone number and email address

Submission

Applications may be submitted to the Nepal School Sports Federation (NSSF) through the official NSSF office/email within the announced application period.

Application Deadline: August 22, 2026
Submission Email: info@nssf.org.np
NSSF Office: Tripureshwor, Kathmandu
Contact: +9779851073388

Selection Process

Applications will be reviewed by NSSF selection committee based on professional qualifications, relevant experience, expertise, commitment to youth wellbeing, diversity of representation, and the strategic requirements of the Committee.

Shortlisted applicants may be invited for an interaction/interview before final appointment.

Important Note

Membership of the Committee does not automatically constitute employment with NSSF. Committee members will serve in an advisory, professional, and/or voluntary capacity as determined by NSSF. All members shall comply with applicable NSSF policies concerning safeguarding, confidentiality, child protection, sports integrity, professional ethics, and conflict of interest.

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NEPAL SCHOOL SPORTS FEDERATION (NSSF)
Promoting School Sports • Protecting Young Athletes • Building Healthy Minds & Healthy Champions