Cognitive Performance Coach for Soldiers

Serco; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Life & disability insurance

Flexible leave

Job summary

Serco Inc. (Serco) is seeking a Cognitive Performance Specialist to develop and implement mental readiness and cognitive performance optimization programs for Soldiers within the Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) initiative.

The CPS supports the H2F Performance Team through education, coaching, and data-driven program delivery. The role requires a blend of sport psychology expertise, resilience training, and collaboration with health professionals.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Human Performance, Sport Psychology, Kinesiology/Exercise Science, or Counseling/Clinical Psychology (preferred).
• Three years of experience as a mental performance coach or sport psychology practitioner with athletes or Service Members in relevant settings.
• Licensure as a psychologist with sports psychology proficiency or CMPC/CCAASP certification (or attainable within 2 years).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Mental Readiness Programs across the brigade (BDE).
• Advise with Mental Readiness Director on assessment and improvement.
• Develop cognitive performance optimization within the BDE schedule.
• Provide coaching and mentoring on cognitive skills and readiness strategies.
• Coordinate scheduling of facilities and resources for courses and training.
• Conduct literature reviews to keep the team updated with evidence-based practices.
• Support research efforts and provide data to leadership and PD.
• Participate in in-service training and professional development.

Skills

Mental performance

Sport psychology

Resilience training

Program development

Education

Master's degree

Doctoral degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Serco Inc. (Serco) is seeking a Cognitive Performance Specialist to develop and implement mental readiness and cognitive performance optimization programs for Soldiers within the Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) initiative.

The CPS supports the H2F Performance Team through education, coaching, and data-driven program delivery. The role requires a blend of sport psychology expertise, resilience training, and collaboration with health professionals.