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Cognitive Performance Specialist

Job Summary:

Train Soldiers to develop and use the cognitive skills necessary to perform optimally in training and operations, with the primary objective of improving overall readiness. This role manages and provides education-based on cognitive performance and tailored training programs for individuals and teams.

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

Work as part of the H2F Performance Team to develop a comprehensive, periodized education and services program integrated and synchronized with the BDE and Battalion (BN) training calendars
- Success is determined by the ability of the BDE to perform its combat mission
Manage and provide education based on cognitive performance and tailored training programs for individuals and teams
Assist and advise the CPS Program Director in matters relating to mental performance, exercise and sports psychology
Provide information about mental performance, exercise and sports psychology factors in sports, exercise, and physical activity
Train and educate on goal setting, performance profiling, visualization, performance development, and planning
Participate in periodic meetings to review human performance training provided to Soldiers and identify opportunities for improvement
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
Conduct periodic literature reviews to ensure H2F Performance Team stays current with the provision of care
Support research conducted in coordination with the CPS PD and/or BDE PD
Assist the CPS PD and/or BDE PD in developing and maintaining practice guidelines to ensure consistency of service across the BDE
Attend required training IAW guiding instructions
Develop and promulgate training materials to support the BDE non-physical performance optimization
Participate in periodic in-service training for members of the H2F Performance Team
Collect and report data in support of cognitive performance optimization to the CPS PD and/or BDE PD
- Data requirements and frequency will be coordinated with the CPS PD and/or BDE PD
Document work performed, utilization, recommendations, and all other information in the designated H2F System reporting database
Operationalize resilience core competencies
Identify and cultivate existing mental skill sets to assist the Soldier in performing optimally during physical, technical, and tactical training in preparation for combat operations, garrison, and life stressors
Recognize and address mental barriers to physical performance by focusing on stress and emotional regulation; normalizes physiological responses to stress, to include combat situations; conducts tactical breathing and arousal regulation, team cohesion, imagery, and provides cognitive/learning strategies
Support the H2F Performance Teams. GAP CPSs will be assigned specifically to designated units but may be required to travel locally to various cantonment training areas to perform services
Travel may be required in order to support units subordinate at other installations that are subordinate to the supported BDEs

Basic Qualifications:

Qualified CPSs candidates will possess a Master’s degree (Doctoral degree preferred) in Human Performance, Kinesiology, or Exercise Science, and/or Sport Sciences with a specialization in Sport Psychology
CPS will have a minimum of five years or more of demonstrable accumulated experience (continuous and sustained experience preferred) as a mental performance coach or Sport Psychologist with individual athletes and groups of athletes at the levels of NCAA Collegiate, Olympic, professional sports, and Soldiers in the accompanying, respective settings
Candidate must be able to pass and maintain Tier 1 clearance
Must be a U.S. citizen
GAP CPS will be capable of properly lifting and manipulating loads or weights up to 25 kilograms and capable of meeting physical demands of training with Soldiers including the ability to hike over rough terrain, function in austere environments to observe Soldier training evolutions and to conduct training and education
Must have the ability to read, write and speak English effectively with Soldiers and H2F staff
Have the ability to operate a computer utilizing Microsoft applications, such as Word, Excel
Must be able to navigate and operate with unit SharePoint sites

Minimum Qualifications:

Certification as a Certified Consultant through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (CC-AASP) is desired, but not required
Able to advise 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 Soldier in performing optimally during physical, technical, and tactical training
Candidates must demonstrate sufficient initiative, interpersonal relationship skills and social sensitivity such that they can relate to a variety of Soldiers from diverse backgrounds
Candidate must follow all Government designated work attire standards, social media standards and professional work requirements as stated with the TO

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.*

**This position is contingent upon contract award.**

To prevent the infection and spread of COVID-19, and as an integral part of its public health and safety measures, EXOS requires that all successful applicants shall be required to show proof of full vaccination by an FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine before beginning employment, unless an exemption from this policy has been granted as an accommodation or otherwise. Applicants believing they need an accommodation of this policy because of a disability, sincerely-held religious belief, or otherwise should inform People Operations after an offer of employment is extended; please do not include any medical, genetic, or religious information on your application materials.

Who We Are:

Exos, a coaching company, was founded in 1999 and became the industry leader in human performance by preparing elite athletes for their sport. Over two decades later, we have evolved into a company with a goal to ignite the hero in all of us by getting our members ready to achieve what’s most meaningful to them. Whether that’s having energy to chase kids at the playground, coming up with a breakthrough idea at work, getting back into a running plan, or other moments that matter most - Exos gets our members ready.

We provide coaches who empathetically and expertly guide, programs that are personalized, and teams to support members along the way. By leveraging science, technology and engaging programming, we impact hundreds of thousands of members at 400 locations world-wide; ranging from corporate sites and community programs to military and athlete training centers.

We are an equal opportunity employer

EXOS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all. We invite applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas, perspectives and experiences and encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Exos offers reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities.

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Beauty & Wellness

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1001-5000

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Phoenix, AZ

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