Description:
This position is assigned to Fitness, Sports, Deployed Forces Support (N921); Fleet Readiness; CNIC, Navy Region Southwest, San Diego, CA. Incumbent serves as a Performance Specialist providing training to active-duty military members to develop and use the cognitive skills necessary to perform optimally in training and operations, with the primary objective of improving overall readiness. This position manages and provides education based on cognitive performance and tailored training programs.Requirements:
Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.A qualified candidate must possess all of the following:
- A bachelor's degree or higher with a major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position (e.g., Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physical or Occupational Therapy, Health Education, Physician Assistant, Dietitian, etc.)
- At least 3 years of specialized experience in applying a wide range of concepts, principles, and methodologies of the therapeutic and cognitive fields to assess the condition of individuals and advise on optimal functioning?
- A current certification in basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to include Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training.
- Professional knowledge of, and skill in applying, a wide range of concepts, principles, and methodologies of the therapeutic and cognitive fields sufficient to perform difficult but well-precedented assignments assessing the condition of individuals and advising on optimal functioning.
- Professional knowledge of, and skill in applying, a wide range of concepts, principles, and practices of cognitive performance sufficient to serve as a contributing member of an interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Knowledge of cognitive processes, including memory, attention, perception, learning, and decision making as they relate to human performance in military contexts.
- Knowledge of and skill in the application of psychological and behavioral principles affecting emotional regulation, stress management, and mental resilience during military operations and physical training.
- Knowledge of cognitive performance, mental resilience, and behavioral sciences and their applicability to military personnel training and operational readiness.
- Knowledge of concepts from exercise psychology, sports psychology, and physical activity's impact on mental performance including goal setting, visualization performance profiling and strategic mental training.
- Knowledge of and skill in applying concepts, principles, and methodologies of a human performance discipline sufficient to perform/monitor a full-range of specialized tests and conventional procedures for which there are standard methods and techniques.
- Knowledge of, and skill in applying, a wide range of concepts, principles, and practices of mental health coaching sufficient to apply advanced techniques, approaches, and procedures to facilitate individual goal setting, performance profiling, visualization, performance development, and planning.
- Skill in implementing strategies to improve mental toughness and endurance in high-stress environments.
- Skill in creating tailored education material and curricula that integrate cognitive performance and human engagement principles to improve overall readiness.
- Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
- Ability to design, develop, and facilitate comprehensive training programs focused on cognitive performance, stress management and adaptive thinking for active duty.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Sep 12, 2025;
from:
usajobs.gov