Mental Performance Coach

Alaska Department of Law; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports organization seeks a mental performance coach to support athletes of all ages in developing essential mental skills for improved performance. The role requires comprehensive coaching, both in person and virtually, aligned with the MGCP framework. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in a related field and relevant certifications, with preference for those holding CMPC credentials. Start date is scheduled for July 2025.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Sports Psychology or related field required.
• Certification in mental coaching, such as CMPC or ICF.
• Experience in mental coaching or life skills coaching preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach mental skills to athletes and their families.
• Conduct webinars and develop personalized mental game plans.
• Follow the MGCP Certification Guidelines and provide mentoring.

Skills

Effective communication

Coaching strategies

Mental game skills

Education

Master's Degree in Sports Psychology

CMPC certification

Tools

Mental Game Coaching Professional (MGCP) system

Job description

Peak Performance Sports, LLC is hiring a mental performance coach or CMPC to work with athletes (of all ages) one-on-one to teach mental skills for sports and conduct team webinars. Coach is required to follow the MGCP system by designing mental game plans and provide beneficial action-oriented, result-driven coaching services to athletes with a wide variety of mental game challenges.

Coach will teach athletes, parents, and coaches mental game skills and strategies to improve performance. Mental coaching instruction, including the planning, preparation, presentation and evaluation of athletes. You receive certification with the MGCP system and direct mentoring from Dr. Patrick Cohn.

• Master’s Degree in Sports Psychology, Exercise and Sports Sciences, Counseling, or related fields (required).
• Ability to communicate effectively with athletes and parents
• Related CMPC, life coaching, ICF coach, or mental coaching certification(s).
• Work authorization for the United States (citizenship or permanent resident status)
• Experience in mental coaching or life skills coaching.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Follow the Mental Game Coaching Professional (MGCP) Certification Guidelines (training provided upon hiring)
• Location: virtual coaching from your location or in Orlando, FL office.
• Preference given to Certified Mental Performance Consultants (CMPC).
• Work with athletes of all ages and sports.
• START DATE: July, 2025