Cognitive Performance Coach for Soldier Readiness

SCT; Edinburgh (IN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Employer-paid life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

SCT seeks an experienced Cognitive Performance Specialist to support Army National Guard H2F initiatives. You will develop programs that boost cognitive readiness, mental skills, and human performance, while coaching Master Resilience Trainers and integrators to sustain training across drills and deployments.

Responsibilities include designing training, providing resources, and coaching Soldiers to improve focus, self-regulation, and stress response in dynamic environments.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Psychology, Counseling, or Kinesiology with sport/performance focus.
• Minimum 3 years postgrad experience in mental skills training or performance coaching.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a comprehensive mental readiness program for soldiers.
• Develop practical mental skills resources and guides for leaders.
• Train soldiers in attention control, goal setting, energy management, and stress inoculation.
• Conduct classroom instruction and field coaching to integrate cognitive skills into training.

Skills

Cognitive performance

Psychology

Training delivery

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

SCT seeks an experienced Cognitive Performance Specialist to support Army National Guard H2F initiatives. You will develop programs that boost cognitive readiness, mental skills, and human performance, while coaching Master Resilience Trainers and integrators to sustain training across drills and deployments.

Responsibilities include designing training, providing resources, and coaching Soldiers to improve focus, self-regulation, and stress response in dynamic environments.