Description:
Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.Requirements:
Master¿s degree or higher preferred in Sports or Performance Psychology or closely related field with experience working with competitive athletes and teams. Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) from the Association for Applied Sports Psychology (AASP) is required if no PhD in Sport/Performance Psychology is possessed.
Demonstrated knowledge, skill, and ability in the following areas:
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Five years of experience working as a sports/performance psychologist/mental skills consultant in collegiate and/or professional athletics, and/or military service member preferred.
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Experience delivering applied mental skills and cognitive performance programming in collegiate or professional athletics.
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Experience delivering applied mental skills and cognitive performance programming with military service member, units, and teams.
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Experience with developing organizational policy and procedures.
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Experience creating training and educational programming.
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Expert knowledge of applied mental skills / performance psychology concepts and skills.
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Proficient in interventions and areas of focus that include mental, life, and self-regulatory skills to optimize their performance.
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College or Professional athletic playing experience preferred.
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Skill with public speaking and briefing executive level leadership.
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Experience applying psychological approaches to injury management.
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Experience using biofeedback systems.
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Ability to work with a broad cross-section of human performance subject matter experts and handle multiple priorities.
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Ability to use technology in mental skills and cognitive performance training.
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Address performance psychological aspects of the impacts of injury, illness, recovery, and supplementation on performance.
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Experience implementing and executing a budget for institutional programs is desired.
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The ability to articulate an understanding of the health literacy needs of the population related to physical recovery, injury prevention, and stress management.