Cognitive Performance Specialist - Army Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) Program

POSITION SUMMARY:

Description of Work: As an integral part of the H2F Performance Teams, the Contractor 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. CPSs shall complete the specific tasks in the PWS
for units and teams within their assigned BDE. CPSs shall perform services IAW the AASP, or CMPC as a CPS through the AASP Scope of Practice.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Tasks include but are not limited to:

• 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 to ensure consistency and effectiveness of mental readiness services across the BDE.
• Assist and advise the Mental Readiness Director/Occupational Therapist in developing, coordinating, executing, assessing, and managing BDE PD approved Cognitive Performance optimization and mental readiness training programs for units and teams within the framework of the BDE training/operational schedule, battle rhythm,
  and culture.
• Assist and advise in the development of training and instructional materials IAW H2F 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 and sustainment of unit mission and individual Soldier tasks.
• Coordinate scheduling of facilities for Government approved courses, training, and classes as applicable.
• 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.
• Attend and participate in meetings with the H2F Performance Team as requested and/or required. Collaborate with the H2F Performance Team staff to enhance the quality and effectiveness of mental and human performance development and expertise delivered.
• Track Soldier/unit progression and provide data to the BDE PD as required.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education
  • Master’s degree or a Doctoral degree (preferred)
• Certification:
  • Licensure as a psychologist with a proficiency in sports psychology as recognized in Division 47 of the American Psychological Association
  • OR (Preferred) Certified Consultant through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (CCAASP) or Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) (formerly CC-AASP)
  • OR Obtain the CMPC certification within two years of the CPSs start of performance in support of this TO
• Experience:
  • Have three 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 in the accompanying, respective settings.
  • 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.
  • Have the ability to read, write, and speak English and effectively communicate with Soldiers and leadership.
  • Demonstrate sufficient initiative, interpersonal relationship skills and social sensitivity such that they can relate to a variety of Soldiers from diverse backgrounds.
  • Have the ability to operate a computer utilizing Microsoft applications, such as Word, Excel, and Teams.
  • 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.
  • Not have been convicted of a felony.

Those With US Military Experience Encouraged to Apply

US Military Veterans Encouraged to Apply

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Position Contingent on Contract Award.

This is a civilian position and does not require enlistment.