Mental Performance Coach

Parkview Health; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkview Health is seeking a Mental Performance Coach to support Parkview Sports Medicine. You will counsel individuals and teams, translate research into practical guidance, and track outcomes to help athletes perform at their best.

Must hold a Bachelor’s in sports psychology with 5+ years in the field; CPR certification is required, and iPEC/MGCP/MPM credentials are preferred or to be obtained within two years of hire. Strong communication and weekend/evening availability are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in sports psychology or related area from a regionally accredited US college or university.
• Master’s degree in sports psychology or equivalent certifications preferred.
• MGCP or MPM certification required within 2 years of hire; CPR certification required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in mental performance coaching, preferably with high school and college athletes.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group mental performance counseling and education for athletes.
• Translate latest scientific evidence into practical recommendations for performance and wellbeing.
• Track and document outcomes of mental performance services and serve as a resource for coaches and families.
• Deliver mental performance education for health/wellness programs and community groups.

Skills

Mental performance coaching

Public speaking

Verbal and written communication

Athlete performance optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in sports psychology

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CPR certification

iPEC membership preferred

MGCP/MPM certification within 2 years

Job description

The Mental Performance Coach is part of the integrated Parkview Sports Medicine team working closely with the performance division and athletic trainers. Performs activities related to the mental performance of student athletes in accordance with the overall organizational goals of promoting Parkview Health. Provides individual and group/team mental performance counseling and education to enhance the performance of competitive and recreational athletes. Primary responsibilities include counseling individuals and groups on common performance challenges and well being; translating the latest scientific evidence into practical mental performance recommendations; tracking and documenting outcomes of mental performance services, serving as a mental performance resource for coaches, student athletes, and parents; providing mental performance education for health/wellness programs, athletic teams, and community groups; and maintaining professional competency and skills required for professional practice.

Education

Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in sports psychology or related area, granted from a US regionally accredited college or university. Master’s Degree in sports psychology or equivalent certifications is preferred.

Licensure/Certification

iPEC Membership preferred upon hire. MGCP (Mental Game Coaching Professional Certification) or MPM (Mental Performance Mastery Certification) Certification required within 2 years of hire. Must have current CPR certification.

Addendums are required for 0153 Nurse Leader, 0249 Registry RN, 0252 Registered Nurse, 0235 Advanced Registered Nurse, and 0236 Expert Registered Nurse. To view addendums, go to the job description page on Parkview’s intranet.

Experience

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in mental performance coaching, preferably with emphasis on high school and college athletes preferred.

Other Qualifications

Must have good verbal and written communication skills. Must be available to work weekends, holidays and conduct evening public speaking programs. Must be able to lift 30 lbs. Ability to perform the physical demands of frequent standing, walking, stooping and bending. Must understand athletic schedules, urgency of athletic needs, and ability to understand the unique needs of athletes and athletic programs.