Cognitive Performance Specialist

AEROBODIES FITNESS COMP • Boise, ID

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About The Position

The Cognitive Performance Specialist (CPS) will possess a Master's degree in Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology and be a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) or able to obtain certification within two months on the job. The CPS will have a minimum of two years of demonstrable accumulated experience within the past five years as a mental performance coach or sport psychology practitioner with athletes 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. The role involves advising a unit commander on the implementation of cognitive enhancement programs to optimize specific performances. Experience identifying and cultivating existing mental skill sets to assist the Service Member in performing optimally during physical, technical, and tactical training is required. The candidate must demonstrate sufficient initiative, interpersonal relationship skills, and social sensitivity to relate to a variety of Service Members from diverse backgrounds. Exemplary skills in presenting/facilitating a wide variety of training to diverse audiences are essential. Strong command of Microsoft Office and the ability to produce deliverables that carry a "stamp of excellence" are necessary. A valid driver’s license and ability to operate a motor vehicle are required. The role may require up to 20% travel on average, and an uncommon tour of duty may be required.

Requirements

• Master’s in Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology
• Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) or ability to obtain certification within two months on the job
• Minimum of two years of demonstrable accumulated experience within the past five years as a mental performance coach or sport psychology practitioner with athletes and/or Service Members
• Sufficient initiative, interpersonal relationship skills and social sensitivity such that they can relate to a variety of Service Members from diverse backgrounds
• Exemplary skills in presenting/facilitating a wide variety of training to diverse audiences
• Strong command of Microsoft Office
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle

Nice To Haves

• At least one year working directly with Service Members in a performance and/or resilience training and education setting

Responsibilities

• Advise a unit commander on the implementation of cognitive enhancement programs to optimize specific performances.
• Identify and cultivate existing mental skill sets to assist the Service Member in performing optimally during physical, technical, and tactical training.
• Present/facilitate a wide variety of training to diverse audiences.
• Produce deliverables that carry a "stamp of excellence."

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level