Performance Expert

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Performance Expert Full-Time Fort Campbell, KY, US Performance Expert, Resilience Training/Ready and Resilient Performance Center (RT/R2PC) Ready and Resilient Performance Centers provide instruction in the areas of resilience, positive psychology, and performance enhancement to U.S. Army and Department of Defense (DoD) personnel, their families, and Department of the Army (DA) civilians at 35 Army installations within the United States and Overseas. PEs provide instruction in the areas of resilience, positive psychology, and performance enhancement to DoD service members, their families, and DA civilians. Prior to performing PE tasks, PEs must graduate from the Army’s Master Resilience Training Course (Government-provided) and be a certified Army Performance Expert. Scope: PEs teach mental skills, resilience, and performance enhancement techniques. Teaching is conducted in group and individual settings and includes general education in human performance along with personalized training on how to acquire and apply specific mental skills and techniques that cultivate the mental and emotional strength necessary to thrive in an era of overwhelming demands and persistent conflict. The mental skills and techniques taught by the program include Building Confidence, Goal Setting, Attention Control, Energy Management, Integrating Imagery, and Team Building. Using these principles, PEs help the clients to become high performing “tactical athletes” and help foster high performing “unit teams” in preparation for, during, and following combat operations. Specifically, PEs teach performance psychology to further promote excellence and efficiency during physical, technical, and tactical training, as well as during the challenges of combat operations. PEs also provide tailored education to facilitate Wounded Warriors in their transition back to their units or to civilian life. The program teams are comprised of 5-10 PEs and led by a Performance Center Manager with prior military experience. Tasks & Responsibilities Attends training exercises and field operations as requested by individual units to serve as a performance enhancement consultant and to coach the clients and leaders on the acquisition of performance psychology techniques and their application to individual military tasks and unit operations. Provides tailored educational programs and workshops to help families and civilians living and working in demanding environments achieve success and accomplish personal, professional, and family goals. Recommends improvements to all aspects of the program operations. Performs routine program operational duties. Conducts assessment, assists in program evaluation, and supports research projects being conducted locally. Assists or provides program overview briefings to VIPs and high‑ranking leaders when required. Develops and maintains professional development relating to all aspects of performance enhancement, academic proficiency, and military‑related knowledge. Required Skills, Education, Experience & Abilities Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in the field of sports psychology or kinesiology with a specialized emphasis in sport and/or performance psychology. Memberships within a professional association related to their field of study such as the Association for Applied Sports Psychology (AASP), Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC), or American Board of Sport Psychology (ABSP) (desired). Have teaching or coaching experience, preferably with military and DOD personnel. Ability to operate general office equipment including but not limited to computer, phones and related media and information devices on most or all workdays. Ability to communicate and interact with others, both in person, by telephone or virtually to conduct business. Experience and ability to work under time pressure. Ability to work rapidly for long periods to meet deadlines. Ability to travel as needed and adhere to travel policies and procedures. Ability to enter private homes that may or may not provide easy access for those with physical disabilities or those recovering from physical rehabilitation or post‑recovery mobility. Position requires ability to transport self from office locations to private homes, other offices and facilities where training and other program activities occur. Physical requirements can typically be characterized as active: lifting, bending, sitting on the floor, climbing may be required in the position. Requires lifting or moving various pieces of equipment, maximum 40 lbs. Position may require work on hands and knees to conduct program activities. Reading and comprehension proficiency. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Superb verbal and written communication skills. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products. Must be a U.S. citizen (required). This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr Strategic Resources Inc