USA Shooting

USA Shooting Team, High-Performance Director

Position Summary:

The Director of High Performance is central to curating the world’s premier shooting team across all disciplines, charged with orchestrating the strategic utilization of US Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) resources to set the gold standard in high-performance sports. This pivotal role involves meticulous daily planning and execution across key areas including Sport Science Support, USOPC Funding, and adherence to procedural standards for both our Olympic and Paralympic teams. Positioned at the Olympic and Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with the flexibility for remote work and required periodic visits, this position also necessitates extensive domestic and international travel. Integral during numerous domestic and international competitions, often on weekends, the Director will lead our USA Shooting team to excel. The ultimate measure of success for this position is consistently achieving podium finishes, reflecting best-in-class high-performance principles that this role champions on the international stage, thereby ensuring our status as the leading shooting team globally.

Position Location: Colorado Springs, CO (possible consideration for remote work accommodations)

Qualifications

• Proven Experience: Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in managing organized sports programs, with a specific emphasis on working with elite athletes.
• Athletics Background: A strong preference for experience in athletics, working with both able-bodied and para athletes.
• Communication and Collaboration: Must possess the ability to engage constructively, offering and receiving feedback effectively; skilled in collaborating with boards and committees; and adept at communicating both verbally and in writing to large groups, including making compelling presentations to athletes and the USOPC.
• Financial and Strategic Acumen: Robust financial and planning management skills are essential, as the role requires oversight of the entire USOPC funding structure. This includes preparing audit reports and managing USOPC funds with efficiency and accountability.

Areas of Responsibility:

• Strategic Planning and Execution: Developing and implementing comprehensive, high-performance strategies that align with the long-term goals of USA Shooting, focusing on creating the strongest teams and achieving top results in Olympic, Paralympic, and world championship competitions.
• Athlete Development and Support: Overseeing programs that support athlete development, including physical training, mental conditioning, and technical skills enhancement. This involves close collaboration with coaches, sports scientists, and other support staff to ensure athletes are well-prepared for peak performance.
• Resource Management: Managing and optimizing the use of US Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) resources, including funding, sports science services, and training facilities. Ensuring that these resources are allocated efficiently to meet the team’s needs.
• Team Leadership and Coordination: This role requires adept leadership and coordination with various stakeholders, including athletes, coaches, medical staff, and administrative personnel, to cultivate a unified and high-performing team environment. Responsibilities extend to managing collegiate partnerships, including NIL agreements with elite collegiate athletes, spearheading initiatives within the Juniors program, and developmental-level camps and competitions. These efforts are crucial for nurturing and expanding the talent pipeline for future success.
• Performance Monitoring and Evaluation: Continuously assessing the performance of athletes and the effectiveness of training programs, adjusting as necessary to ensure progress towards achieving international podium finishes. Develop data analytics to modernize preparation and performance metrics.
• Compliance and Best Practices: Ensuring adherence to all regulatory and ethical standards, including those set by the USOPC and international governing bodies, while promoting best practices in all aspects of high-performance sports management. This includes but is not limited to, coordination with USADA, ISSF, WSPS, SafeSport. Managing licensing of athletes and officials through ISSF and WSPS, and maintaining facility use rosters to ensure compliance with SafeSport and background certifications.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation package for this position includes a competitive salary (range $70,000 – $120,000) commensurate with experience and qualifications alongside a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits encompass health, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, a retirement plan with organizational contributions, generous paid time off, and support for professional development. Additional perks include flexible work arrangements and the opportunity to work with elite athletes at a national and international level.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

How to Apply: Submit cover letter, resume, and references to hr@usashooting.org by December 6, 2024.

Note: Job description not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications.

USA Shooting, a National Governing Body of the USOPC (United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee), and 501

c3 non-profit, is an equal-opportunity employer.