High Performance Manager – USA Taekwondo

Location: Colorado Springs, cough US

Closing Date: 18th November 

POSITION SUMMARY: The High Performance Manager is responsible for the day to day administration of the High Performance Department of USA Taekwondo

Reports to: High Performance Director

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as primary liaison for all coaching education programs, including scheduling and administration of coach training and seminars. Manage the registration and processing of the Associate Coach Quiz and handle logistics for level 1 and level 2 coach seminars.
• Manage annual Athlete Development Training Camps at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, and other locations. Perform all logistical duties and assist with marketing and and recruitment, acting as primary contact for all camps, disseminating camp information as needed.
• Manage event logistics for international elite teams, including the senior, junior and cadet national teams, the Paralympic national team and the Poomsae national team.
• Handle air/ground transportation, meals, lodging, medical supplies, registration and budget for international competitions.
• Expand coach/athlete education programs, including the USA Taekwondo webinar series. Manage monthly webinars, including recruitment, marketing and execution
• Develop the Paralympic Taekwondo Program, including coach and athlete recruitment; program development; training and competitions.
• Day to day management of the High Performance intern, including hiring, performance management and evaluations.
• Assist the High Performance Director in managing the High Performance budget.
• Assist the Events Department in the execution of USA Taekwondo national events.
• Occasional international and domestic travel required.

Duties and responsibilities may be revised at the discretion of the High Performance Director and at the direction of the Executive Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years of experience working for a National Governing Body or other high performance sporting organization
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of U.S. Olympic Committee and NGB policies and procedures a plus.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of Sport Taekwondo
• Team Leader experience with international competitive sport teams

How to Apply

Please supply your resume and cover letter. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. A current resume, and a cover letter explaining candidate qualifications should be sent to keith.ferguson@usa-taekwondo.us. Due to the anticipated number of high-quality applicants, only shortlisted