Cognitive Performance Specialist

Title: 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 Army's H2F Holistic Health Program. More information on the US Army Holistic Health and Fitness program is found at https://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 (3) 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, be able to pass a criminal background and drug screen.

Responsibilities/Activities

• Observe and report on 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, 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: three (3) weeks of accrued paid time off (PTO) and 11 paid Federal holidays.
• Participation in a 401(k) program starting one year from the start of employment with a very generous 100% match to 3% and 50% match to on another 3%.
• $500 annual allowance for Continuing Education and Certifications, after first year of employment
• Relocation reimbursement up to $2,500 for moving expenses, conditional upon employment for at least twelve (12) months. Requires documented agreement of applicable terms and conditions

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.