Description

Job Title: Master Resilience Trainer – Performance Experts

Summary – This is a contingent Opportunity and would begin work upon the contract award

Zeiders Enterprises, Inc. is seeking candidates for Master Resilience Trainer – Performance Experts Levels 2-4 to teach resilience skills to Soldiers, Family members and Department of Army Civilians as part of the Master Resiliency Training and Training Center Support (MRT/TCS) Program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Advise command and government stakeholders on resiliency.

• Provide and sustain resilience training.

• Assist units in incorporating resilience training quarterly.

• Provide resilience training for Family members and DA Civilians.

• Coordinate deployment-cycle resilience training.

• Ensure the implementation of training guidance as it relates to resilience training.

• Train others to incorporate resilience skills and techniques into professional and developmental counseling.

  • Other specific training facilitation expertise vary for each MRT Level

Required Education and/or Experience Qualifications

• Possess a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in the field of Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Counseling Education, Coaching Education, or Kinesiology with a specialized emphasis in Sport and/or Performance Psychology.

• Have teaching or coaching experience, preferably with military and DOD

• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Suite (especially Outlook, Word, Excel).

• Ability to effectively interface and communicate with civilian and military personnel at all levels.

• Skilled in training and facilitation.

• Knowledge of the tenets of adult education, the development of training materials, and the delivery of those materials.

• Adept at operating audio visual/teleconferencing applications and equipment

• Ability to communicate verbally in a clear, concise manner and effectively convey ideas.

• Must be located within 50 miles commuting distance of one of the locations listed.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Tier 1 Clearance.

• Must pass a pre-employment background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate from the Army’s Master Resilience Training Course and be a certified Army Performance Expert.

• Certifications or memberships within a professional association related to their field of study such as the Association for Applied Sports Psychology (AASP), Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) or American Board of Sport Psychology (ABSP).

• Experience working with or for the Army, G1 or G9.

Other Skills and Abilities

This position requires access to U.S. Government facilities and systems. U.S. Citizenship, a valid driver's license, transportation, and auto insurance are required.

Competencies

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems promptly; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem-solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics

• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

• Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Resolves conflict: Gives appropriate recognition to others

• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions

• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills and participates in meetings.

• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.

• Professionalism - Tactfully approaches others; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.

• Project Management - Develops project plans; Manages and Controls project tasks; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities

Physical Demands: This individual works in office areas. Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours. They use a personal computer, telephones, copiers, printers, and other office equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Zeiders Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay Range: $54,000-$84,000

PLEASE NOTE: The Zeiders pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)