Job description

Senior Mental Performance Consultant (5173U) 39270 About Berkeley

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.

The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world.

We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles , our Principles of Community , and our Strategic Plan .

Departmental Overview

The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics consists of more than 300 staff members and coaches and sponsors 30 varsity sports programs. These 30 programs include more than 900 student-athletes who participate in the various sports programs annually within the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA). We are currently seeking an inaugural full-time Senior Mental Performance Consultant who will work within the department's Cameron Institute for Student-Athlete Development. The position will report to the Director, Mental Performance & Leadership Development. We are searching for a professional who is currently a Certified Mental Performance Consultant through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (or has completed all coursework and mentored experience requirements).

The Senior Mental Performance Consultant will provide comprehensive mental performance consultation services to optimize mindset, performance, and sport involvement of student-athletes and coaches. This position will encompass a caseload model of teams, offering one-on-one sessions for student-athletes, mental training programs for teams , and consultation for coaches. The focus of sessions includes mental performance optimization and support for sport well-being, such as confidence, resilience, attentional focus, emotion regulation, motivation, sport enjoyment, team culture, and leadership. This position does not provide mental health counseling or clinical diagnosis and is charged with referring potential mental health concerns to the University Health Services Tang Center and appropriate clinicians.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: July 28, 2022

Responsibilities

Provide individual mental performance consultation to student-athletes
Provide mental training programs through team workshops tailored to the unique needs of each assigned team
Provide consultation and mental skills instruction to coaches to enhance coaching effectiveness, including train-the-trainer
Ensure early identification of potential mental health concerns that should be referred to our psychologists and social workers to ensure holistic student-athlete care
Attend practices and games, including observation, feedback, and provision of mental performance services to assist athletes and coaches in overcoming barriers to optimal performance
Collaborate with the Director of Mental Performance & Leadership Development to promote the optimal environment for performance excellence using best practices, evidence-based strategies, and peer consultation
Conduct multi-method assessment to identify needs, areas for improvement, and presenting concerns
Evaluate the effectiveness of mental performance services provided
Meet with each head coach of assigned teams bi-annually to review overall strategic progress, identify goals, and establish upcoming mental performance consultation services at the team, student-athlete, and coach levels
Meet with prospective student-athletes during campus visits
Required Qualifications

Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) (or has completed all coursework and mentored experience requirements)
Knowledgeable about performance psychology theories and frameworks and their application to practice
Advanced knowledge of consulting and counseling skills
Experience providing brief and long-term individual mental performance consultation with athletes
Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive mental training programs for teams
Experience providing mental performance services to diverse populations
Understanding about the mental factors most associated with different types of sports
Proven track record in maintaining effective relationships with athletes, coaches, and support staff
Multiple years' post-graduate experience working as a mental performance consultant with elite athletes (e.g., collegiate, semi-professional, or professional)
Experienced and skilled in consulting and collaborating with mental health professionals, athletic trainers, physicians, dietitians, coaches, strength and conditioning professionals, and other athletics staff
Committed to providing culturally appropriate and responsive services to clients with historically marginalized and oppressed identities related to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, ability, and socioeconomic status
Demonstrates a sophisticated multicultural understanding (e.g. race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, national origin) of self in the context of others (e.g., biases, EQ)
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of ethical issues in mental performance consultation, and adhere to the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) code of ethics
Excellent ability to communicate effectively with different diverse groups and personnel
Skilled in needs assessment and establishment of agreed outcomes with clients
Position requires exceptional political sensitivity, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively across and outside the organization at all levels in a collaborative manner
Committed to continued personal and professional development
Documented history of professional excellence (e.g., conference presentations, peer-reviewed journal publications, and professional award recognition)

Education/Training:
Doctoral or Master's Degree in Sport Psychology or related field (e.g., related to mental performance)
Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) (or has completed all coursework and mentored experience requirements)
5 years of experience in Sport and Performance Psychology
Knowledge of NCAA rules

Preferred Qualifications

Post-graduate experience working full-time as a mental performance consultant
Previous experience at a Division I Power 5 Conference institution
Experience working with college student-athletes
Experience providing mental performance services with athletes and coaches across different types of sports
Experience providing executive coaching or train-the-trainer services
Knowledgeable about assessment methods for team selection
Knowledgeable about mental health and developmental issues of student-athletes at a highly competitive university

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit:

https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

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