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Learn more about this agency05/20/2024 to 06/03/2024
$91,209 - $111,520 per year
AD 22
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Term - 30-Jun-2027
Full-time
Excepted
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No
Yes
USAFA-2024-0517-24-27ADML
791950900
Applications accepted from current U.S. Citizens (either by birth or naturalization)
Major Duties of the Position:
Serves as the Assistant Sport Psychologist under the direction of the Director of Sports Psychology to render mental performance services and operate as a mental health advisor for the USAFA Athletic Department (AD). Serves as a member of the Sports Psychology team as a subject matter expert and consultant on Sport Psychology matters for AD leadership, athletic coaches, and cadet-athletes in accordance with American Psychological Association, and the Association of Applied Sport Psychology standards and ethics. Works with the Director of Sport Psychology as a liaison and advisor on athlete-specific Sport Psychology and mental health issues to relevant AD staff and may interact with Cadet Wing and 10th Medical Group as appropriate. Works autonomously to integrate skillsets and knowledge as a consultant and resource to all staff members supporting the AD mission with the goal of building resiliency, enhancing human performance, and improving unit mission effectiveness.
Sport consultation, teaching, and education. Acts as a core member of the mental performance team in providing individual and group education, training, consultation, and psychotherapy for cadet athletes and coaching staff, particularly focusing on mental performance, and managing mild/transient psychological problems and adjustment difficulties. Assists the Director of Sport Psychology in advising senior leadership on the assessment and execution of institutional and occupational competencies related to sports psychology. Conducts individual and team assessments, delivering evidenced-based services to optimize cadet-athlete and team performance while ensuring privacy in compliance with Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act and institutional requirements. Delivers crisis intervention to individuals with complex behavioral health conditions and refers individuals with complex and severe mental health issues to the installation Mental Health Clinic or other appropriate Medical Facility. Partners with stakeholders and Director of Sport Psychology to implement psychological skills training programs for enhancing awareness of mental performance and psychological aid strategies across the AD. Applies Psychology, Research Methods, Statistics, and Psychometric expertise in the development, assessment, and execution of institutional and occupational competencies. Utilizes information gathered by direct observations, patient interactions, and treatment, as well as interviews with teams and AD staff to select or develop evidence-based initiatives to mitigate identified hazards and barriers to optimal health and performance and to enhance resiliency. Develops research and analysis plans and advises Director of Sport Psychology on resources to support the execution of relevant projects.
Sport psychology program management. Works collaboratively with the Director of Sport Psychology as the recognized experts in mental performance for USAFA/AD. Interacts as a representative of the Sport Psychology program at USAFA with DoD, NCAA, other services, academia, professional organizations, private sector, and military entities to identify current and developing force needs and psychometric methodologies, leverage resources, and facilitate synergistic discussions and plans. Assists in programmatic assessment and implementation of programs or policies in service to various organizational authorities, including DoD, USAFA, and NCAA. Applies psychology, research methods, statistics, and psychometrics expertise when advising on the development, assessment, and execution of institutional and occupational competencies. Assists in analyzing data to improve methodologies and contribute to programmatic development for embedded mental performance operations. Develops goals and objectives that integrate organizational, training, educational and experiential objectives. Prepares written evaluation reports with clinical impressions and recommendations.
Service and administration. Serves as a mental performance expert at USAFA in roles that necessitate collaboration throughout the institution - including but not limited to multidisciplinary coordination within Human Performance Laboratory, Physical Education Department missions, 10th MDG athlete wellness initiatives (e.g., Cadet Healthy Eating Working Group), sport and performance psychology intern program, and AD mental wellness initiatives. Partners with stakeholders in the oversight, clinical direction, and management of sport psychology internship program. Collaborates with Director of Sport Psychology to consistently appraise implementation of mental performance efforts through evaluation and assessment. Prepares high quality written evaluation reports to further the impact and success of the Sport Psychology mission within the AD. Upholds highest standards of personal integrity as a mentor to cadet athletes, promoting an environment conducive to effective mission accomplishment.
EDUCATION:
If selected, you will be requested to provide original copies of ALL OFFICIAL transcripts for degrees being pursued or obtained (or letter of degree completion if an OFFICIAL transcript is not available due to recent graduation) to support your educational claims as stated in your curriculum vitae. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a transcript to be considered OFFICIAL, it should be printed on university letterhead and the registrar's official seal/signature must appear on the transcript. Your transcripts must also reflect the degree awarded/conferred date. Transcripts labeled UNOFFICIAL will not be accepted.
Upon request, ensure you include ALL transcripts to support your educational claims as stated in your curriculum vitae (resume) even if not required for this position.
FOREIGN EDUCATION:
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the educational requirements. However, you must show proof that the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying in the form of an "official" statement of U.S. equivalency from a Department of Education approved (non-federal) agency (i.e. AICE, NACES), who will complete a U.S. Standard of Education Conversion.
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Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary/term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.
Temporary/Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the excepted service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition.
Individuals who are eligible for Schedule A, 213.3102(u) appointments cannot be referred under the Air Force Selective Placement Program process for faculty positions. Schedule A applicants must apply via instructions in the "How to Apply" section and applications must be received by the closing date of the announcement. Late or incomplete application packages will not be considered.
USAFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. The Air Force believes that diversity is essential to accomplishing its mission. The Air Force Academy highly values individuals who have a demonstrated ability to work successfully with and help develop individuals of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. For the Air Force, diversity encompasses: personal life experiences, geographic background, socioeconomic background, cultural knowledge, educational background, work background, language abilities, physical abilities, philosophical/spiritual perspectives, age, race, ethnicity, and gender. Please ensure your application package DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY PHOTOGRAPHS. USAFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and applications submitted with any documents that include photographs will not be considered.
Applications submitted under this announcement will be considered ONLY for this vacancy.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
This position is not in the competitive civil service and late applications from veterans do not apply.
Applicants will be assessed based on their teaching credentials, scholarship, service, and education.
Your application package (curriculum vitae/resume and cover letter) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.
USAFA is dedicated to the goal of building a pluralistic faculty committed to a multicultural environment that enriches the educational experience of our students. Hence, we are especially interested in candidates whose teaching, life experience and/or research interests contribute to a climate that values and uses diversity in all its forms. Interested persons should submit a curriculum vitae and a statement of interest that addresses the ways in which the applicant's qualifications meet the requirements of the ad to include evidence of teaching excellence, promise of research productivity, and commitment to diversity/inclusion. Additional documents are required to complete your application package, please reference the "How to Apply" and "Required Documents" section for more information.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of the announcement.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the date the announcement closes, 06/03/2024.
To begin the application process, click the Blue Apply Button at the top of the page to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Resume (your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications). If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent (latest) version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is "most recent."
It is your responsibility to check the status and timestamp of all documents you submit as part of your application.
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, you will not be considered for this vacancy.
For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position.
2. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.
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The mission of the United States Air Force Academy is to educate, train, and inspire men and women to become leaders of character, motivated to lead the United States Air Force in service to our nation.
USAFA, located just north of Colorado Springs, Colorado, is an undergraduate institution that awards the Bachelor of Science degree as part of its mission to educate, train, and inspire men and women to become officers of character, motivated to lead in the United States Air Force and in service to our nation. Faculty applications are invited from candidates who can contribute to this mission by interacting with cadets, both in and out of the classroom, as instructors and mentors. The student body consists of approximately 4,000 men and women representing every state and several foreign countries. The Academy faculty is an integrated group of military and civilian educators. The curriculum includes core academic and professional courses, and 27 disciplinary and interdisciplinary majors.
