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The Cognitive Performance Specialist (CPS) shall assist and advise on the training, developing, and coaching of Soldiers to use the cognitive skills and mental readiness strategies necessary to perform optimally in training and operations. This is an on-site position that will be required to work in Ft. Stewart, GA. A thorough government background check will be administered. U.S. Citizenship required. Optimizing Soldier readiness and performance within the Army’s new Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) System. The H2F System is the Army’s primary investment in Soldier readiness and lethality, optimal physical and non-physical performance, reduced injury rates, improved rehabilitation after injury, and increased overall effectiveness of the Total Army. The system empowers and equips Soldiers to take charge of their health, fitness, and well-being in order to optimize individual performance, while preventing injury and disease. Primary focus is to optimize individual and unit physical readiness and ability to perform warrior tasks and battle drills required for the BDE’s mission. Physical readiness is defined as availability for deployment and task specific performance. Develop comprehensive, periodized education and services program integrated and synchronized with the Brigade (BDE) and Battalion (BN) training calendars. Success is determined by the ability of the BDE to perform its combat mission.
Job Responsibility:
Assist and advise the Mental Readiness Director/Occupational Therapist and BDE PD in developing and maintaining Mental Readiness Program implementation, assessment, improvement, and monitoring guidelines
Assist and advise the Mental Readiness Director/Occupational Therapist in developing, coordinating, executing, assessing, and managing approved cognitive performance optimization and mental readiness training programs for units and teams
Participate in capabilities briefs as needed to unit and team leadership within the BDE
Assist and advise in the development of training and instructional materials System, using evidence-based, current state-of-the-science literature, to train, educate, coach, and mentor Soldiers in specific skills and strategies in support of cognitive performance and mental readiness optimization
Coordinate scheduling of facilities for Government approved courses, training, and classes as applicable
Assist in the training, education, coaching, and mentoring of Soldiers on goal- setting, performance profiling, visualization, performance development, and planning
Assist in discussing the optimal time to use various cognitive mental readiness skills and strategies
Assist and advise in the training, education, coaching, and mentoring of leaders on supporting Soldiers as they apply goal-setting, performance profiling, visualization, performance development, and planning
Participate in periodic meetings and inform on System cognitive training and mental readiness programs and provide recommendations/feedback on Soldier/unit progression
Attend and participate in meetings with the Performance Team as requested and/or required
Collaborate with the Performance Team staff to enhance the quality and effectiveness of mental and human performance development and expertise delivered
As appropriate, the CPS shall meet with embedded behavioral health teams, behavioral health officers, and Unit Ministry Teams who have identified Soldiers who would benefit from mental readiness or cognitive performance optimization
Conduct periodic literature reviews to help ensure the Performance Team stays current with the mental readiness and cognitive performance evidence based research
Support research and special studies
Collect and report data in support of mental readiness and cognitive performance optimization programs
Participate in training program performance improvement per guiding instructions provided by the Mental Readiness Director/Occupational Therapist
Provide input to reports outlining variances and recommendations for improvement to the Mental Readiness Director/Occupational Therapist
Document work performed, utilization, recommendations, and all other information
Participate in periodic in-service training for members
Track Soldier/unit progression and provide data as required
Requirements:
Master's degree in any field, Doctoral degree preferred, from an accredited college or university
Licensure as a psychologist with proficiency in sports psychology as recognized in Division 47 of the APA
3 years of demonstrable accumulated experience within the past five years
OR Master's degree in any field, Doctoral degree preferred, from an accredited college or university
Preferred Certified Consultant through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology CC-AASP or Certified Mental Performance Consultant CMPC
3 years of demonstrable accumulated experience within the past five years
OR Master's degree, Doctoral preferred, in Human Performance, Sport Psychology, Kinesiology/Exercise Science, or Counseling/Clinical Psychology from an accredited college or university
Obtain the CMPC certification within 2 years of start date
3 years of demonstrable accumulated experience within the past five years
Minimum 3 years of demonstrable accumulated experience within the past five years as a mental performance coach or sport psychology practitioner with individual athletes and groups of athletes at the levels of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Collegiate, Olympic, professional sports, and/or Service Members
At least one year working directly with Service Members in a performance and/or resilience training and education setting is preferred
Previous Military service is desired, but not required
Be capable of properly lifting and manipulating loads or weights up to 45 pounds and capable of meeting physical demands of training in all types of weather with Soldiers including the ability to hike over rough terrain, function in austere environments to observe Soldier training evolutions and to train, educate, coach, and mentor
Will be required to undergo a Tier 1 government background investigation / check. Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance regarding Common Access Card (CAC) issuance
U.S. Citizenship required.
Nice to have:
At least one year working directly with Service Members in a performance and/or resilience training and education setting is preferred
Previous Military service is desired, but not required
What we offer:
$2,500 sign on bonus
$500 for continuing education and certifications
$1,000 employee referral bonus for referring a friend
Relocation assistance
Military veterans without the required years of experience
requirement may be waived
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
$2,500 annual employer contribution to a Health Savings Account (HSA)
403(b) Retirement Plan with a 50% employer match on up to 10% of employee contributions
Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance (employer paid)
Employer-paid Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost to employees
Nonprofit employment eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
4 weeks of accrued paid time off annually
11 paid federal holidays
Professional development opportunities to support continued learning and career growth