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. As a service-oriented organization, we never waver in our commitment to our Corps.
This position is located at Headquarters, Quantico, VA. Candidates selected for this position will serve as a WARR Applied Mental Skills and Cognitive Program Manager NF4.
Must attached a photo of your Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC)
Major Duties
Serves as the Applied Mental Skills and Cognitive Performance Program Manager for Semper Fit / Warrior Athlete Readiness and Resilience (WARR), Marine and Family Division, Manpower and Reserve Affairs, Headquarters Marine Corps. This position supports the Marine Corps Total Fitness efforts. This position will develop and oversee the applied mental skills / performance psychology and cognitive skills program for Semper Fit/WARR and the Marine Corps. Responsible for developing policy and programming that will optimize readiness, lethality, and resilience for Marines, units, and their families. Develop standardized program framework and educational content for the WARR Applied Mental Skills Coaches/Consultants, Performance Psychologists, and supporting Force Fitness Instructors (FFI). Work closely with all members of the WARR team to ensure integrated program delivery, resource management, infrastructure development, and policy design for all areas of health, wellness, prevention, and performance. Establish protocols and policies that align with the Association of Applied Sports Psychology (AASP) and the American Psychology Association (APA). Inspects and ensures safeguards for sensitive information and prevents unauthorized reading, printing, retaining, copying, or dissemination of information, messages, or correspondence in accordance with rules and regulations such as those covered by the Privacy Act, 5 USC 552(a), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, Public Law 104-191, and DoD Directive 6025.18. This position supports all domains of MCTF physical, mental, spiritual, and social.
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
Create and implement training sessions protocols for coaches and administration, to develop mental performance skills. Creates learning objectives and plans and updates current curriculum related to applied mental skills, mental toughness, and job or sports performance. Implements and ensures appropriate sport or performance psychology methods are adhered to.
PERFORMANCE PROGRAMS AND POLICY
Develops organizational policy and procedures for the Marine Corps Semper Fit/WARR Applied Mental Skills and Cognitive Performance programs. This program coordinates, develops, and collaborates with a diverse range of subject matters experts from government agencies, services, and healthcare providers to support Marine Corps installations. Responsible for making routine decisions and judgment calls and may assist or make recommendations regarding complex or impactful decisions. Develops and designs promotional and campaign materials based upon the dimensions of Performance Psychology. Work with other program specialist and installation level performance psychologists and program directors on the delivery of unit and community education, and implementation of other services such applied mental skills and drills using a diverse inventory of up-to-date technological resources.
This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. may be required.
May travel to complete work assignments. May perform other duties as assigned.
May work a fluctuating work schedule and travel to support other programs such as All Marine Sports outside of the typical work week and work hours.
Valid Driver's license is required.
Performs other related duties as assigned by the Semper Fit Director
Qualifications
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:
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.
Experience delivering applied mental skills and cognitive performance programming in collegiate or professional athletics.
Experience delivering applied mental skills and cognitive performance programming with military service member, units, and teams.
Experience with developing organizational policy and procedures.
Experience creating training and educational programming.
Expert knowledge of applied mental skills / performance psychology concepts and skills.
Proficient in interventions and areas of focus that include mental, life, and self-regulatory skills to optimize their performance.
College or Professional athletic playing experience preferred.
Skill with public speaking and briefing executive level leadership.
Experience applying psychological approaches to injury management.
Experience using biofeedback systems.
Ability to work with a broad cross-section of human performance subject matter experts and handle multiple priorities.
Ability to use technology in mental skills and cognitive performance training.
Address performance psychological aspects of the impacts of injury, illness, recovery, and supplementation on performance.
Experience implementing and executing a budget for institutional programs is desired.
The ability to articulate an understanding of the health literacy needs of the population related to physical recovery, injury prevention, and stress management.
How To Apply
All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website:
Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. To be considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement. Resumes with personal photos will not be accepted.
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.
Closing Statement
GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.donhr.navy.mil/NoFearAct.asp.
As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI). For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made.
Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS.
Required Documents:
- Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable.
- If prior military, DD214 Member Copy
This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.
Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with "TA" stamped in red on front of card.
INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.
ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.
