H2FIT Cognitive Performance Specialist - Fort Riley KS
H2FIT Cognitive Performance Specialist - Fort Riley KS
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If you love high profile and challenging projects supporting the US Army Serco has a great opportunity for you! This Cognitive Performance Specialist (CPS) will be on a dynamic team supporting Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) initiative the Armys investment in Soldier Readiness.
The Cognitive Performance Specialist (CPS) plays a pivotal role within the Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) Performance Teams. The CPS is responsible for the development coordination and implementation of mental readiness and cognitive performance optimization programs for Soldiers. The position requires a unique blend of expertise in sport psychology mental coaching and resilience training tailored to enhance the performance of individual Soldiers and teams within military settings.
In this role you will:
- Assist in developing and maintaining Mental Readiness Programs ensuring consistent and effective delivery of services across the brigade (BDE).
- Advise and collaborate with the Mental Readiness Director and other health professionals on program assessment improvement and monitoring.
- Develop and execute cognitive performance optimization and mental readiness training within the BDEs operational schedule.
- Provide education coaching and mentoring to Soldiers on cognitive skills and mental readiness strategies to support mission and individual tasks.
- Coordinate the scheduling of facilities and resources for governmentapproved courses and training.
- Conduct literature reviews to keep the H2F Performance Team updated with the latest evidencebased research in mental readiness and cognitive performance.
- Support research efforts and provide data and feedback to the Mental Readiness Director and brigade personnel development (PD).
- Participate in inservice training and professional development opportunities within the H2F Performance Team.
Please visit our landing page for more information: U.S. Army Holistic Health & Fitness (H2F) System (serco)
Visit the following link for more information about how Serco supports our Veterans: be successful in this role you will have:
- U.S. Citizenship.
- The ability to pass a NACI (Tier 1 to obtain access to U.S. Government facilities and systems.
- A Masters degree or a Doctoral degree in Human Performance Sport Psychology Kinesiology/Exercise Science or Counseling/Clinical Psychology from an accredited college or university (preferred).
- Three 3 years of demonstrable accumulated experience within the past five 5 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.
- Licensure as a psychologist with a proficiency in sports psychology as recognized in Division 47 of the American Psychological Association or Certified Consultant through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (CCAASP) or ability to obtain the Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) (formerly CCAASP) certification within two 2 years of being hired.
- The physical capability to lift and manipulate up to 45 pounds and withstand training demands in various weather conditions and terrains.
- The ability to travel 10 as needed to support geographically dispersed units.
Additional desired experience and skills:
- Active NACI.
- One 1 year working directly with Service Members in a performance and/or resilience training and education setting is preferred.
- Prior work with Service Members in a performance and/or resilience training and education setting is preferred.
- Military service is desirable but not required.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel and Teams).
If you are interested in supporting and working with our U.S. Military and a passionate Serco team submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!
Military Veterans and Spouses are encouraged to apply!
Company Overview
Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group plc. In North America Sercos 9000 employees strive to make an impact every day across 100 sites in the areas of Defense Citizen Services and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies the Intelligence Community the Canadian government state provincial and local governments and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.
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Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested this will require presentation of a governmentissued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.
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Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
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