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 world’s largest multisport organization—driven to grow the sport, build healthier communities, and represent Team USA with integrity and excellence.
Guided by our core values—service leadership, performance, collaboration, and inclusion—we innovate and lead within the Olympic and Paralympic movement.
USA Triathlon has been named one of Front Office Sports’ Best Employers in Sports and recognized by the USOPC for our commitment to diversity and inclusion. We invest in passionate, talented individuals by offering unlimited PTO, 100% paid medical benefits, and a culture of growth.
Join us in Colorado Springs—ranked a top place to live—and be part of a mission-driven team making an impact through sport.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Pay Range: $90,000 - $100,000
Reports To: General Counsel
Job Close Date: October 10th
Please note: This role may be closed prior to the listed date if an offer is extended to a candidate.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for assisting the General Counsel and working with the team’s two Risk, Governance and Compliance Coordinators. The position plays a critical role in ensuring alignment with the U.S. Center for SafeSport (Center) and the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) requirements. In addition, this position will support USA Triathlon’s insurance program, and assist with contract negotiations and policy reviews. The team member will be successful at building strong relationships across the organization, committees, and constituent groups to assist in managing risk, compliance, contracts, governance, and insurance for the organization.
Essential Job Functions
- Proactively manages SafeSport compliance requirements established by the Center. Oversees responding to constituent questions regarding Center requirements
- Assists with managing contract administration including, but not limited to, preparing contracts, negotiating terms with internal and external partners, and explaining terms and conditions to managers and other constituents
- Supports General Counsel with legal, compliance and governance projects including ensuring the organization is in alignment with USA Triathlon Bylaws
- Ensures compliance with USOPC and Center audit requirements, including overseeing audit preparation and execution
- Assists with managing USA Triathlon’s insurance program and annual insurance renewal process
- Prepares standard operating procedures regarding risk mitigation and prepares and updates policies and templates
- Collaborates with other USA Triathlon business units, Board of Directors, USA Triathlon Foundation, Committees and other external agencies
- Educates constituents and staff regarding rules and policy requirements of the Center, USOPC, and USA Triathlon
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrates critical thinking skills, effectively analyzing problems to make informed decisions that drive strategic outcomes and organizational success
- Demonstrates ability to collaborate effectively with all levels of the organization and across all departments to achieve common goals
- Proficient in both written and verbal communication, with strong drafting skills, adept at conveying ideas clearly and effectively to diverse audiences
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Skilled in organization and time management, efficiently prioritizing tasks and resources to achieve objectives within established timelines
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Consistently maintains a positive attitude, fostering a supportive and productive work environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, skillful at creating professional documents, presentations, spreadsheets, and managing email communications
Qualifications
- Juris doctorate (JD) or legal experience required
- 5+ years’ experience in managing compliance is preferred
- 2+ years’ reviewing contracts is preferred
- Experience with insurance matters (risk management and management of claims and litigation) preferred
- Experience within, or knowledge of, the multisport, endurance or national governing body industries is preferred
Other
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.
- This is a hybrid role. In-person in our offices in Colorado Springs from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm on Tues/Wed/Thurs with the option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays.
