Company Summary
At USA Triathlon, we believe life is better when you swim, bike, and run. As the Olympic and Paralympic National Governing Body (NGB) for triathlon and multisport, we are the largest multisport organization in the world. We’re committed to growing the sport, inspiring healthier communities, and representing the U.S. on the international stage, striving for excellence and medals with integrity.
Our guiding principles—service leadership, performance excellence, collaboration, and diversity and inclusion—define everything we do. We focus on innovation and comprehensive support to lead within the Olympic and Paralympic movement.
We’re proud to have been named one of Front Office Sports’ “Best Employers in Sports” (2020, 2021) and honored with diversity and inclusion awards from the USOPC. We achieve these successes by hiring passionate, talented individuals who seek to grow and improve every day. In return, we offer unlimited vacation, 100% paid medical benefits, and more.
Join us in Colorado Springs, ranked No. 3 in US News & World Report’s 2023-2024 Best Places to Live, and be part of a thriving, impactful community of athletes and professionals.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Essential Job Functions
- Design and develop comprehensive educational courses and specialization programs for USA Triathlon's digital learning platform
- Create diverse educational content including video modules, interactive webinars, online courses, and micro-learning experiences for TriathlonLearning.com
- Collaborate with subject matter experts, coaches, and race directors to transform expertise into engaging digital learning modules
- Support content development for the USA Triathlon 2026 Endurance Exchange educational summit
- Work closely with the Education Manager and Sr Education Coordinator in comprehensive course creation and curriculum development
- Learn and utilize Articulate360 for advanced course creation in conjunction with video, audio, and AI tools to develop immersive educational experiences
- Develop educational support materials and resources for USA Triathlon's various certification programs and specializations
- Create content spanning beginner to advanced levels across multiple triathlon and multisport disciplines
- Participate in the full content creation lifecycle from initial concept and instructional design through to fully deployed educational courses
- Contribute to the strategic expansion of USA Triathlon's digital educational platform and learning ecosystem
- Assist in the development of assessment tools, learning pathways, and competency frameworks
- Support quality assurance testing and user experience optimization for educational content
- Participate in shadowing opportunities and direct interactions with coaches, race directors, and key USA Triathlon staff
- Work a minimum of 10-12 hours per week over a 6-month period
Qualifications
- Must be enrolled in, or recently graduated from, an educational program in instructional design, digital media, education, recreation, athletics, communication, or a related field
- Strong interest and background in sport, particularly endurance sports, with a focus on educational technology and content development
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Self-motivated and goal driven; willingness to take on diverse roles and responsibilities in comprehensive digital content creation
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail in managing complex, multi-phase content development projects
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with all levels of the organization, subject matter experts, coaches, and race directors
- Excellent time-management skills with the ability to balance multiple course development timelines and deliverables
- Working knowledge of MS Office and proficient in technological systems
- Video editing skills, website design and editing capabilities, and course creation experience preferred
- Strong understanding of AI utilization in educational content development is highly beneficial
Experience with learning management systems, content management systems, and instructional design principles preferred - Understanding of adult learning principles and competency-based education models preferred
- Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
Work Environment
This position offers a hybrid work arrangement with the ability to work remotely while being available for key in-office periods in Colorado Springs. Fully remote candidates will also be considered. The successful applicant will have direct access to USA Triathlon's education team and will participate in high-level educational content development processes across multiple program areas.
Learning Opportunities
The successful applicant will receive comprehensive training in:
- Advanced Articulate360 course creation and instructional design methodologies
- Comprehensive video, audio, and AI integration for sophisticated educational content development
- Direct mentorship from the Education Manager and Sr Education Coordinator
- Hands-on experience with industry-leading coaches, race directors, and subject matter experts
- Professional development in digital educational platform management and learning ecosystem design
- Experience in curriculum development, learning pathway creation, and competency framework design
- Exposure to cutting-edge educational technology and content delivery systems
The expected duration of the internship is 6 months
This is an unpaid position. Interns have no guarantee of any paid position at the end of the internship
