Mental Performance Coach (MPC)

Mental Performance Coach (MPC)

Job Category: Training

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity:

As a Mental Performance Coach, you will develop, instruct, and coach principles of performance and sports phycology to enhance the cognitive skills required for Special Operations Forces (SOF) Soldiers to operate in highly demanding physical and mental environments, under high-stress, high-risk, ambiguous, and chaotic conditions. Provide expertise in the foundations of Human Performance learning (Performance and Resilience) which includes Sleep Hygiene/Sleep for Performance, Attention, Mindset, Motivation, Emotional Competence, Imagery, Deliberate Practice, Self-Regulation, Psychological Flexibility, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Energy Management, Memory Enhancement, Goal Setting, Planning and Prioritization, Leveraging Learning Styles, Peer Learning, Study Strategies, Effective Reading, and accepted practices and

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Responsibilities:

• Develop and provide instruction based on principles of performance and sports psychology to enhance cognitive skills that align with the HDD 2030
• Instruct on mental skills foundations, energy management, attention control, effective thinking, memory enhancement, goal setting, planning and prioritization, leveraging learning styles, peer learning, study strategies, effective reading, and sleep for performance.
• Use simulation and wearable human performance technology and biofeedback
• COTS and GOTS to demonstrate performance enhancement principles and to personalize application of performance psychology techniques.
• Assist in the integration of physiological and biometric sensors, and other technology to determine training impacts through Measure of Performance (MOPs) and Measures of Effectiveness (MOEs). This will include the use of a current synthetic training environment (STE) capabilities and future semi-immersive and virtual immersive training capabilities including AR, VR, and MR technologies.
• Research, advise, and recommend learning and performance theory best practices and translation to practical application.
• Perform statistical analysis, provide findings and input for oral and/or written reports.
• Instruct Soldiers and Leaders on performance psychology techniques and application to individual and collective military tasks and operations.
• Assist developing and providing tailored programs and/or workshops for soldiers and civilians living and working in high demand environments.
• Assist maintaining professional development programs to ensure implementation of current literature, academics, and best practices related to mental performance.
• Provide academic performance consultation to Soldiers and students.
• Perform instruction, training, and education in field environments and under seasonal and adverse weather conditions.
• Perform instruction, training, and education in field environments requiring movement/transportation via watercraft, aircraft, and/or ground vehicular means.
• Collaborate with multi-service, joint, federal, and/or designated organizations to share, research, and implement best practices of learning and performance theory into practical application.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Secret Security Clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree in Sports Psychology, Psychology, Kinesiology, or related discipline.
• Hands-on experience in applied sport psychology settings.
• Work with athletes, performers, or individuals in high-pressure environments.
• Experience in mental skills training techniques such as goal setting, imagery, relaxation, and concentration skills.
• Proficiency in using psychological assessments to evaluate mental skills and performance barriers.

Desired:

• Master's or Doctoral Degree in Sports Psychology or Psychology.
• AASP, ISSP, or APA certifications.
• Prior experience as Performance Coach at the collegiate, semiprofessional, or professional athletics level.
• Prior experience as Performance Coach with the United States Special Operations Forces (SOF).

This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.
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What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here .

The proposed salary range for this position is:
$70,100 - $147,400

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.