H2FIT: Cognitive Performance Specialist - Fort Jackson, SC
Fort Jackson
Friday, 08 May 2026
Assist in developing and maintaining Mental Readiness Programs, ensuring consistent and effective delivery of services across the brigade (BDE). Advise and collaborate with the Mental Readiness Director and other health professionals on program assessment, improvement, and monitoring. Develop and execute cognitive performance optimization and mental readiness training within the BDE\u 2019 s operational schedule. Provide education, coaching, and mentoring to Soldiers on cognitive skills and mental readiness strategies to support mission execution and individual tasks. Coordinate the scheduling of facilities and resources for government-approved courses and training. Conduct literature reviews to keep the H 2 F Performance Team updated with the latest evidence-based research in mental readiness and cognitive performanceSupport research efforts and provide data and feedback to the Mental Readiness Director and brigade personnel development (PD). Participate in in-service training and professional development opportunities within the H 2 F Performance Team. Please visit our landing page for more information: U.S. Army Holistic Health & Fitness (H 2 F) System (serco.com)\u 00 A 0 To be successful in this role, you will have:\u 00 A 0 Legal status to work in the U.S. The ability to pass a NACI (Tier 1) to obtain access to U.S. Government facilities and systems. A Master\u 2019 s degree or a Doctoral degree in Human Performance, Sport Psychology, Kinesiology/ Exercise Science, or Counseling/ Clinical Psychology from an accredited college or university (preferred). Three (3) years of demonstrable accumulated experience within the past five (5) years as a mental performance coach or sport psychology practitioner with individual athletes and groups of athletes at the levels of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Collegiate, Olympic, professional sports, and/or Service Members in the accompanying, respective settings. Licensure as a psychologist with a proficiency in sports psychology as recognized in Division 47 of the American Psychological Association or Certified Consultant through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (CCAASP) or ability to obtain the Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) (formerly CC-AASP) certification within two (2) years of being hired. The physical capability to lift and manipulate up to 45 pounds and withstand training demands in various weather conditions and terrains. The ability to travel 10% as needed to support geographically dispersed units. Additional desired experience and skills:Active NACI. One (1) year working directly with Service Members in a performance and/or resilience training and education setting is preferred. Prior work with Service Members in a performance and/or resilience training and education setting is preferred. Military service is desirable but not required. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Teams). Military Veterans and Spouses are encouraged to apply!