Cognitive Performance Specialist

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Army H2F Cognitive Performance Specialist Location: Fort Cavazos, TX Job Summary ------------

As a cognitive performance specialist, this role involves engaging with and improving soldiers mental fitness so they can dominate during conflict and thrive in times of peace as a part of the Armys H2F Holistic Health Program. More information on the US Army Holistic Health and Fitness program is found at http://h2f.army.mil.

Role Requirements -----------------

• Preferred: Certified Consultant through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (CC-AASP) or Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) formerly CC-AASP.
• MS or MA degree or better in ANY field, but preferably in Human Performance, Sports Psychology, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or Counseling/Clinical Psychology.
• A Ph.D. or MD is acceptable.
• Three years of experience as a mental performance coach at the collegiate level at least.
• Experience with professional athletic organizations, Olympic organizations, and athletes, and tactical experiences is highly desired.
• Must be able to hike and observe soldiers in training and lift 45 pounds.
• Must be a US citizen and be able to pass a criminal background and drug screen.

Responsibilities ----------------

• Observe and report on the success of various approaches to improve resiliency and fitness.
• Develop strategies and educational materials to help soldiers understand how they can develop inner strength and resiliency over time.
• Work collaboratively with strength coaches, nutritionists, chaplains, and therapists to develop, implement, and test holistic approaches that give soldiers a deep well of strength they can draw on when needed.
• Apply the scientific method to find durable and demonstrable strategies that increase resilience.

Benefits ---------

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Voluntary Life/AD&D, and Voluntary Critical Illness benefits for yourself and your family.
• Employee contributions apply.
• Basic Life/AD&D paid by company.
• More than 5 weeks of paid leave every year, including:
• Three weeks of accrued paid time off (PTO)
• 11 paid Federal holidays
• Participation in a 401k program starting one year from the start of employment with a very generous 100 match to 3 and 50 match to 1/3.
• 500 annual allowance for Continuing Education and Certifications after the first year of employment.
• Relocation reimbursement up to $2500 for moving expenses, conditional upon employment for at least 12 months.

Equal Opportunity Employer -------------------------

Hyperion is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. You may self-identify on a voluntary basis.