Education, Certification, and Experience: Satisfy all three criteria (Education, Certification, and Experience) by meeting one of the three associated options as listed below:

　　Option A Education Certification Experience

　　Must satisfy all three criteria to meet Option A Master’s degree or a Doctoral degree (preferred) in any field with graduation from an accredited college or

　　university Licensure as a psychologist with a proficiency in sports psychology as recognized in Division 47 of the American Psychological Association Three years of demonstrable accumulated experience within the past five years as outlined in PWS 1.11.4.2

　　Option B Education Certification Experience

　　Must satisfy all three criteria to meet Option B Master’s degree or a Doctoral degree (preferred) in any field with graduation from an accredited college or

　　university (Preferred) Certified Consultant through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (CC- AASP) or Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) (formerly CC-AASP) Three years of demonstrable accumulated experience within the past five years as outlined in PWS 1.11.4.2

　　Option C Education Certification Experience

　　Must satisfy all three criteria to meet Option C Master’s degree or a Doctoral degree (preferred) in Human Performance, Sport Psychology, Kinesiology/ Exercise Science, or Counseling/ Clinical Psychology from an accredited college or

　　university Obtain the CMPC certification within two years of the CPSs start of performance in support of this TO Three years of demonstrable accumulated experience within the past five years as outlined in PWS 1.11.4.2

　　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.

　　At least one (1) year working directly with Service Members in a performance and/or resilience training and education setting is preferred.

　　Previous Military service is desired, but not required.

　　Minimum Qualifications:

　　Ability to read, write, and speak English and effectively communicate with Soldiers and leadership.

　　Ability to operate a computer utilizing Microsoft applications, such as Word, Excel, and Teams.

　　Capable of properly lifting and manipulating loads or weights up to 45 pounds and capable of meeting physical demands of training in all types of weather with Soldiers including the ability to hike over rough terrain, function in austere environments to observe Soldier training evolutions and to train, educate, coach, and mentor.

　　U.S. Citizen.

　　Ability to provide health and immunization records.

　　Valid Driver’s License.

　　Duties and Responsibilities:

　　Assist and advise the Mental Readiness Director/Occupational Therapist and BDE PD in developing and maintaining Mental Readiness Program implementation, assessment, improvement, and monitoring guidelines to ensure consistency and effectiveness of mental readiness services across the BDE.

　　Assist and advise the Mental Readiness Director/Occupational Therapist in developing, coordinating, executing, assessing, and managing BDE PD approved cognitive performance optimization and mental readiness training programs for units and teams within the framework of the BDE training/operational schedule, battle rhythm, and culture.

　　Participate in capabilities briefs as needed to unit and team leadership within the BDE (or equivalent) in order for the leadership to better understand CPS’ capabilities.

　　Assist and advise in the development of training and instructional materials IAW H2F System, using evidence-based, current state-of-the-science literature, to train, educate, coach, and mentor Soldiers in specific skills and strategies in support of cognitive performance and mental readiness optimization and sustainment of unit mission and individual Soldier tasks. This training shall be synchronized and integrated with unit training/operational schedule, battle rhythm, and culture. Training and education may be formal (e.g., presentation in a classroom) or informal (e.g., during an after action review [AAR] at a range) whereas coaching typically occurs in real time as Soldiers are preparing, training, or performing (e.g., in the field, in the gym). Mentoring typically occurs in a one-on-one engagement away from others; this could occur in an office, in the field, etc.

　　Coordinate scheduling of facilities for Government approved courses, training, and classes as applicable.

　　Assist in the training, education, coaching, and mentoring of Soldiers on goal setting, performance profiling, visualization, performance development, and planning.

　　Assist in discussing the optimal time (individualized) to use various cognitive mental readiness skills and strategies – preparation, execution, recovery – to facilitate performance and recovery optimization for Soldiers.

　　Assist and advise in the training, education, coaching, and mentoring of leaders on supporting Soldiers as they apply goal setting, performance profiling, visualization, performance development, and planning.

　　Participate in periodic meetings with the Mental Readiness Director/Occupational Therapist, BDE PD and unit (BDE, BN or Company) leadership and inform on H2F System cognitive training and mental readiness programs and provide recommendations/feedback on Soldier/unit progression as required.

　　Attend and participate in meetings with the H2F Performance Team as requested and/or required. Collaborate with the H2F Performance Team staff to enhance the quality and effectiveness of mental and human performance development and expertise delivered.

　　As appropriate, the CPS shall meet with embedded behavioral health teams, behavioral health officers, and Unit Ministry Teams (i.e. chaplains and Religious Affairs Specialists) who have identified Soldiers who would benefit from mental readiness or cognitive performance optimization.

　　Conduct periodic literature reviews to help ensure the H2F Performance Team stays current with the mental readiness and cognitive performance evidence- based research.

　　Support research and special studies conducted by the Mental Readiness Director/Occupational Therapist and/or BDE PD.

　　Collect and report data in support of mental readiness and cognitive performance optimization programs to the Mental Readiness Director/Occupational Therapist and/or BDE PD and provide as an attachment to the TOSR. Data requirements and frequency will be coordinated with the Mental Readiness Director/Occupational Therapist and/or BDE PD.

　　Participate in training program performance improvement per guiding instructions provided by the Mental Readiness Director/Occupational Therapist to ensure mental readiness and cognitive performance optimization training programs are aligned with industry standards. Provide input to reports outlining variances and recommendations for improvement to the Mental Readiness Director/Occupational Therapist.

　　Document work performed, utilization, recommendations, and all other information. The Contractor shall track this information and provide report to the Mental Readiness Director/Occupational Therapist and/or BDE PD.

　　Attend required training IAW organizational guidance.

　　Participate in periodic in-service training for members of the H2F Performance Team.

　　Track Soldier/unit progression and provide data to the BDE PD as required.

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