Performance Educator

About the role

Ready and Resilient Performance Centers provide instruction in resilience, positive psychology, and performance enhancement to U.S. Army and Department of Defense personnel, their families, and Department of the Army civilians at 35 Army installations in the United States and overseas. Performance Educators (PEs) teach mental‑skills, resilience, and performance‑enhancement techniques in both group and individual settings, covering topics such as building confidence, goal setting, attention control, energy management, imagery integration, and team building. PEs help clients become high‑performing “tactical athletes” and support unit teams before, during, and after combat operations, and they also provide tailored education for wounded warriors transitioning back to units or civilian life. Prior to performing PE duties, candidates must graduate from the Army’s Master Resilience Training Course (government‑provided) and be a certified Army Performance Expert.

Responsibilities

• Attend training exercises and field operations as requested to serve as a performance‑enhancement consultant and coach clients and leaders on performance‑psychology techniques.
• Provide tailored educational programs and workshops for families and civilians in demanding environments to help them 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 locally conducted research projects.
• Deliver program overview briefings to VIPs and high‑ranking leaders when required.
• Develop and maintain professional development related to performance enhancement, academic proficiency, and military‑related knowledge.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Sports Psychology or Kinesiology with an emphasis on sport and/or performance psychology.
• Membership in a professional association such as the Association for Applied Sports Psychology (AASP), Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC), or American Board of Sport Psychology (ABSP) (desired).
• Teaching or coaching experience, preferably with military and DoD personnel.
• Ability to operate general office equipment (computer, phones, media devices) on most workdays.
• Strong communication skills—verbal and written—and ability to interact in person, by telephone, or virtually.
• Experience working under time pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed and adhere to travel policies.
• Capability to enter private homes, including those with limited accessibility, and transport self to various training locations.
• Physical ability to lift or move equipment up to 40 lb, perform lifting, bending, sitting on the floor, climbing, and work on hands and knees as required.
• Reading and comprehension proficiency; effective writing and problem‑solving skills; ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• U.S. citizenship (required).