SPECIALIST ASSISTANT (SPORTS PSYCHOLOGIST)
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Posted Date: May 20, 2024
Expired Date: Jun 04, 2024QUALIFICATION
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Salary Expectation
$91,209-$111,520/yr -
Years of Experience
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Full-time
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Overview
Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
05/20/2024 to 06/03/2024
- ##### Salary
$91,209 - $111,520 per year
- ##### Pay scale & grade
AD 22
- Help ## Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Air Force Academy, CO
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##### Remote job
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##### Remote job
No
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##### Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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##### Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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##### Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
- ##### Appointment type
Term - 30-Jun-2027
- ##### Work schedule
Full-time
- ##### Service
Excepted
- ##### Promotion potential
None
- ##### Job family (Series)
1720 Education Program
- ##### Supervisory status
No
- ##### Security clearance
- ##### Drug test
Yes
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##### Position sensitivity and risk
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##### Trust determination process
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Announcement number
USAFA-2024-0517-24-27ADML
- ##### Control number
791950900
This job is open to
- [
The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
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Clarification from the agency
Applications accepted from current U.S. Citizens (either by birth or naturalization)
Duties
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.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- The selected candidate will be subject to a security investigation leading to successful completion of a background investigation with a favorable adjudication. The selectee's failure to meet this requirement will be grounds for termination.
- Essential qualities expected of every faculty member include the personal attributes of integrity, industry, cooperation, initiative, and breadth of intellectual interests.
- Masters degree (see Qualifications for required academic disciplines)
- The salary shown is the minimum (Annual) amount to be paid and may be set higher commensurate with individual's qualifications and experience.
- You will be required to serve a 1-year trial period
- If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulat...
- As a condition of employment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information go to: http://www.sss.gov
- This is NOT a designated drug testing position
- Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required by PL 104-134 to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: For Clinical Psychologist, a PhD or PsyD from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited program and APA accredited residency is required. For Licensed Clinical Social Worker a minimum of Master's Degree and post-graduate education focus in Sports Psychology is required.
ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES:
N/A
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Doctor of Psychology and Certified Mental Performance Consultant preferred. Relevant experience with sports populations, military populations, or similar required. Three or more years of experience with these populations preferred.
Candidates will have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching.
Leadership experience in curriculum development and academic assessment is desired.
Applicants will be assessed based on education, evidence of teaching effectiveness, quality of scholarship, and demonstrated service to educational institutions and the discipline commensurate with years in the discipline.
Education
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.*
Additional information
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
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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How You Will Be Evaluated
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.
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- Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of the announcement.
- Letter of application (cover letter)
- Curriculum vitae (resume)
- Veterans' preference documents, if applicable (i.e. DD-214 or Proof of Service letter (if active duty military), SF-15, Veterans Affairs letter for federal employment) It is highly desired that your cover letter and/or curriculum vitae address the following areas, as appropriate:
- Teaching Accomplishments: Include teaching experience and teaching awards.
- Professional Accomplishments: Include research, consultations, publications, and awards.
- Service Accomplishments: Include memberships, leadership roles, nature of service and contribution in collegial and/or professional organizations, societies, etc.
- Diversity Statement: Include teaching, life experience and/or research interests that contribute to a climate that values and promotes diversity in all its forms.
Please also reference the "Required Qualifications" section for other documents desired by the hiring committee. Any supplemental documents intended for the hiring committee should be attached to the cover letter as a single file. Supplemental documents with large file sizes can be substituted with a link to comply with the 5MB maximum size of files submitted through this platform.
An incomplete package will result in non-consideration of your application.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
- How to Apply
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:
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.Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date *All close dates are Midnight EASTERN TIME*. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
Agency contact information
USAF Academy Faculty Staffing Team
USAFAFacultyJobs@us.af.mil
Address
USAFA Faculty
5136 Eagle Drive
USAF Academy, CO 80840
US
Learn more about this agency
Next steps
- You will receive an email from USAJOBS acknowledging receipt of your application.
- You will receive an email from USAJOBS notification upon referral/non-referral.
- If you are determined to be ineligible , you will receive an email of non- referral and your application will receive no further consideration.
- If you are determined to be eligible , you will receive an email of referral and your application will be forwarded to the selection committee for further consideration.
- If referred to the selection committee, you will be notified when a selection or final disposition is made.
- Hard copy notifications will not be sent.
The USAFA Faculty Recruitment team will not have any updates while the applications are with the selection committee. If the selection committee has any questions or requires further documentation, they will contact applicants directly. We do not have the authority to disclose the hiring committees' information.
If selected, the following may be requested: - OFFICIAL copies of your transcripts that also reflect the degree awarded/conferred date. For a transcript to be considered OFFICIAL, it should be printed on university letterhead and the registrar's seal/signature must appear on the transcript. You MUST provide original copies of ALL transcripts for degrees being pursued or obtained (or letter of degree completion if a 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. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities (e.g. Oxford) may be used to meet requirements, but applicants must obtain a statement of U.S. equivalency from a Department of Education approved (non-federal) credentialing agency (i.e. AICE, NACES), who will complete a U.S. Standard of Education Conversion for education completed in foreign colleges or universities. - List of three professional references (to include name, complete mailing address, email, and phone number)
- Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Criminal history inquiries
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request
Required Documents
The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of the announcement.
- Letter of application (cover letter)
- Curriculum vitae (resume)
- Veterans' preference documents, if applicable (i.e. DD-214 or Proof of Service letter (if active duty military), SF-15, Veterans Affairs letter for federal employment) It is highly desired that your cover letter and/or curriculum vitae address the following areas, as appropriate:
- Teaching Accomplishments: Include teaching experience and teaching awards.
- Professional Accomplishments: Include research, consultations, publications, and awards.
- Service Accomplishments: Include memberships, leadership roles, nature of service and contribution in collegial and/or professional organizations, societies, etc.
- Diversity Statement: Include teaching, life experience and/or research interests that contribute to a climate that values and promotes diversity in all its forms.
Please also reference the "Required Qualifications" section for other documents desired by the hiring committee. Any supplemental documents intended for the hiring committee should be attached to the cover letter as a single file. Supplemental documents with large file sizes can be substituted with a link to comply with the 5MB maximum size of files submitted through this platform.
An incomplete package will result in non-consideration of your application.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
How to Apply
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:
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.Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date *All close dates are Midnight EASTERN TIME*. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
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Agency contact information
USAF Academy Faculty Staffing Team
USAFAFacultyJobs@us.af.mil
Address
USAFA Faculty
5136 Eagle Drive
USAF Academy, CO 80840
US
Learn more about this agency
Next steps
- You will receive an email from USAJOBS acknowledging receipt of your application.
- You will receive an email from USAJOBS notification upon referral/non-referral.
- If you are determined to be ineligible , you will receive an email of non- referral and your application will receive no further consideration.
- If you are determined to be eligible , you will receive an email of referral and your application will be forwarded to the selection committee for further consideration.
- If referred to the selection committee, you will be notified when a selection or final disposition is made.
- Hard copy notifications will not be sent.
The USAFA Faculty Recruitment team will not have any updates while the applications are with the selection committee. If the selection committee has any questions or requires further documentation, they will contact applicants directly. We do not have the authority to disclose the hiring committees' information.
If selected, the following may be requested: - OFFICIAL copies of your transcripts that also reflect the degree awarded/conferred date. For a transcript to be considered OFFICIAL, it should be printed on university letterhead and the registrar's seal/signature must appear on the transcript. You MUST provide original copies of ALL transcripts for degrees being pursued or obtained (or letter of degree completion if a 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. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities (e.g. Oxford) may be used to meet requirements, but applicants must obtain a statement of U.S. equivalency from a Department of Education approved (non-federal) credentialing agency (i.e. AICE, NACES), who will complete a U.S. Standard of Education Conversion for education completed in foreign colleges or universities. - List of three professional references (to include name, complete mailing address, email, and phone number)
Read more
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Criminal history inquiries
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request
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| Person | Role |
|---|---|
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| Person | Role |
|---|---|
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| Person | Role |
|---|---|
|
Jen Block |
Executive Director of Athletic Programs |
|
Dr. Dyana Bullinger |
Director of Operations |
United States Air Force Academy Sports Medicine 2025–2026
| Person | Role |
|---|---|
|
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|
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|
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Athletic Trainer - Women's Soccer |
|
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| Person | Role |
|---|---|
|
Jen Block |
Executive Director of Athletic Programs |
|
Dr. Dyana Bullinger |
Director of Operations |
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| Person | Role |
|---|---|
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|
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|
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Athletic Trainer - Men's and Women's Swimming/Diving |
|
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|
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|
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