Performance Educator

About the role

Strategic Resources, Inc. (SRI) is an international, ISO 9001/20000/27001 Certified, CMMI Level 3 Rated full‑service provider with more than 38 years’ experience serving the Federal, Military, and Commercial marketplaces. SRI is seeking committed and passionate professionals to provide critical services to military members, Department of the Army civilians, and their families through the Ready and Resilient Performance Centers. These centers deliver instruction in resilience, positive psychology, and performance enhancement to U.S. Army and DoD personnel, their families, and Department of the Army civilians at 35 Army installations within the United States and overseas. Prior to performing duties, Performance Educators (PEs) must graduate from the Army’s Master Resilience Training Course (government‑provided) and be a certified Army Performance Expert. PEs teach mental skills, resilience, and performance enhancement techniques in group and individual settings, covering general human‑performance education and personalized training on acquiring and applying specific mental skills such as Building Confidence, Goal Setting, Attention Control, Energy Management, Integrating Imagery, and Team Building. Through these principles, PEs help clients become high‑performing “tactical athletes” and foster high‑performing “unit teams” in preparation for, during, and following combat operations. They also provide tailored education to support Wounded Warriors transitioning back to their units or to civilian life. Program teams typically consist of 5‑10 PEs led by a Performance Center Manager with prior military experience.

Responsibilities

• Attend training exercises and field operations as requested by individual units to serve as a performance enhancement consultant and coach clients and leaders on acquiring and applying performance psychology techniques to military tasks and unit operations.
• Provide tailored educational programs and workshops to help families and civilians living and working in demanding environments achieve personal, professional, and family goals.
• Recommend improvements to all aspects of program operations.
• Perform routine program operational duties.
• Conduct assessments, assist in program evaluation, and support research projects being conducted locally.
• Assist or provide program overview briefings to VIPs and high‑ranking leaders when required.
• Develop and maintain professional development relating to all aspects of performance enhancement, academic proficiency, and military‑related knowledge.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Sports Psychology or Kinesiology with a specialized emphasis in sport and/or performance psychology.
• Membership in a professional association related to the field of study (e.g., Association for Applied Sports Psychology, Certified Mental Performance Consultant, American Board of Sport Psychology) – desired.
• Teaching or coaching experience, preferably with military and DoD personnel.
• Ability to operate general office equipment including computers, phones, and related media and information devices on most or all workdays.
• Ability to communicate and interact with others in person, by telephone, or virtually to conduct business.
• Experience and ability to work under time pressure.
• Ability to work rapidly for extended periods to meet deadlines.
• Ability to travel as needed and adhere to travel policies and procedures.
• Ability to enter private homes that may or may not provide easy access for individuals with physical disabilities or those recovering from rehabilitation or post‑recovery mobility.
• Ability to transport self from office locations to private homes, other offices, and facilities where training and program activities occur.
• Physical requirements characterized as active: lifting, bending, sitting on the floor, climbing may be required; ability to lift or move equipment up to 40 lbs; may require work on hands and knees to conduct program activities.
• Reading and comprehension proficiency.
• Effective writing skills.
• Problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Superb verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products.
• Must be a U.S. citizen (required).