Mental Performance Coach
- Parkview Health
- Fort Wayne, IN, USA
Job Description
Mental Performance Coach
Job Info
Job Description
The Mental Performance Coach is part of the integrated Parkview Sports Medicine team working closely with the performance division and athletic trainers. Performs activities related to the mental performance of student athletes in accordance with the overall organizational goals of promoting Parkview Health. Provides individual and group/team mental performance counseling and education to enhance the performance of competitive and recreational athletes. Primary responsibilities include counseling individuals and groups on common performance challenges and well being; translating the latest scientific evidence into practical mental performance recommendations; tracking and documenting outcomes of mental performance services, serving as a mental performance resource for coaches, student athletes, and parents; providing mental performance education for health/wellness programs, athletic teams, and community groups; and maintaining professional competency and skills required for professional practice.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Education
Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in sports psychology or related area, granted from a US regionally accredited college or university. Master’s Degree in sports psychology or equivalent certifications is preferred.
Licensure/Certification
iPEC Membership preferred upon hire. MGCP (Mental Game Coaching Professional Certification) or MPM (Mental Performance Mastery Certification) Certification required within 2 years of hire. Must have current CPR certificatio
Experience
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in mental performance coaching, preferably with emphasis on high school and college athletes preferred.
Other Qualifications
Must have good verbal and written communication skills. Must be available to work weekends, holidays and conduct evening public speaking programs. Must be able to lift 30 lbs. Ability to perform the physical demands of frequent standing, walking, stooping and bending. Must understand athletic schedules, urgency of athletic needs, and ability to understand the unique needs of athletes and athletic programs.
Parkview is 14,000 strong
Parkview Health is a not-for-profit, community-based health system serving northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio. Our mission is to improve health and inspire well-being in the communities we serve. As the region’s largest employer, Parkview Health employees more than 14,000 co-workers and includes 10 hospitals with an extensive network of primary care and specialty care physicians. We strive to embrace diversity and inclusion among our co-workers and offer a range of resources to advance you in your personal and professional journey. Our physicians, leaders and co-workers work together to create an excellent experience for every person, every day. With multiple non-clinical and clinical employment opportunities, you are sure to find your passion and discover your life-changing career today within the Parkview Health system.
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A culture that just feels right.
At Parkview, we are known for our quality of care, innovation and collaboration among all care team members. Our culture can be seen and felt when walking through our front door and continues into the clinical care areas and administrative offices. Our nurses and leadership display shared values, friendliness, genuine compassion and a dedication to providing excellent care to every person, every day. But this caring continues beyond our doors as well. As a mission-driven, not-for-profit health system, Parkview also gives back to the community. Each year, we sponsor numerous outreach initiatives to address the health priorities of our region. Because at Parkview, we believe in better – not just for patients, but for the entire community.