BASIC FUNCTION: Execution of World Athletics Calendar programs, manage implementation of WA technical requirements, elite competition management
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
World Athletics Requirements (45%)
- Manage day-to-day oversight of World Athletics Global Calendar platform
- Proactively communicate with NCAA coaches/meets to grow number of collegiate meets on global calendar
- Assist Associate Director, High Performance Programs with growth of World Athletics Continental Tour meet process
- Serve as resource for meet directors to understand World Athletics and USATF meet requirements
Technical Expertise (20%)
- Assist Associate Director, Championships & Programs with implementation of new WA facility requirements and management of record processes
- Develop educational materials for meet directors and coaches to better understand new WA and USATF requirements
- Serve as HP liaison to IT and Events for management of registration system and results database
Competition Management (25%)
- Oversee entry, declarations and seeding for U.S. Olympic Team Trials, USATF Senior, U20 & Indoor Championships.
- Provide oversight of the timing/results processes at U.S. Olympic Team Trials, USATF Senior, U20 & Indoor Championships.
- Assist HP staff with development of schedules for elite competitions, including National Championships · Serve as Technical Leader at select USATF international teams events.
Administrative (10%)
- Assist with management of Sport Committees, Rules Committee, Records Committee, and meet management
- Oversee expenses and financial transactions for WA Calendar and meet management
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Track and Field meet management experience, including working knowledge of Hy-Tek
- 1-3 years meet management, coaching experience, and/or program management experience at the collegiate, National Governing Body, professional, collegiate, or elite high school level
- Must possess strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with a diverse population including, but not limited to, USATF and USOPC athletes, coaches, administrative staff, clinicians, volunteers and other personnel.
- Must possess strong organizational skills and proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet / database, and presentation software.
- Ability to learn how to use management software utilized by USATF.
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Must be able to pass a background screen and drug test.
NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Must be willing to occasionally travel domestically and internationally and work irregular hours, including on call hours when at events.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
