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USA Triathlon Intern
Internship Program Summary
The USA Triathlon Internship Program is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the largest multisport organization in the world and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic National Governing Body (NGB) for the sport of triathlon and other multisport disciplines. Internships at USA Triathlon present unique opportunities to explore new experiences with technology, people, and specific projects that will help guide the trajectory of your chosen career. Our internships are unpaid but specifically designed to provide a rich educational environment for students studying and/or those seeking a career in recreation, athletics, sports management, communication, event planning, or relationship management.
Company Summary
At USA Triathlon, we believe that life is better when you swim, bike and run.
USA Triathlon is the Olympic and Paralympic National Governing Body (NGB) for the sport of triathlon, all things multisport, and the largest multisport organization in the world. We spend every day thinking about growing and supporting the sport. We're building the most innovative service organization in sports, transforming lives by inspiring participation to help communities become healthier all while representing our country at the highest levels of international competition, striving to win medals with class and integrity.
Our guiding principles are service leadership, performance excellence, collaboration, and diversity and inclusion at all levels of the organization. We focus on listening and innovation to ensure we deliver best-in-class governance, provide comprehensive constituent support, and play a leadership role throughout the Olympic and Paralympic movement.
We work hard to serve the triathlon community and strive to be the best place to work in the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic movement. We've been included on Front Office Sports' "Best Employers in Sports" list twice ('20, '21), selected twice as an honorable mention in Outside Magazine's "Best Places to Work" and received the USOPC's Advancements in Diversity and Inclusion Award in 2017 and the USOPC's National Governing Bodies' Diversity & Inclusion Choice Award in 2018, 2019 and 2021.
We achieve these great heights by focusing on hiring, training and promoting talented, dedicated, passionate individuals who want to get better every day. And we offer our interns educational credits if needed.
Come join us in Colorado Springs, the city ranked No. 2 in US News & World Report's 2022-2023 Best Place to Live survey, be a part of the thriving Olympic & Paralympic movement, and hone your professional skills as you create opportunities for triathletes to live their best lives.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
High Performance Intern
Position Summary
The High-Performance Intern will support USA Triathlon's High-Performance Department, which oversees elite and development athletes competing at the highest levels of international triathlon and paratriathlon competitions. The intern will gain hands-on experience in athlete services, team operations, logistics planning, communications, and international sport administration while working alongside staff supporting Olympic and Paralympic pathways.
Essential Job Functions

• Assist with planning of domestic and international High-Performance events and World Triathlon competitions.
• Assist with High Performance operational logistics, including athlete gear fulfillment, inventory tracking, apparel customization, shipment coordination, and vendor communication.
• Support athlete services and operational planning for High Performance camps as needed.
• Support data collection, organization, and analysis for High Performance initiatives.
• Assist with athlete recruitment and talent identification efforts.
• Support communications with elite and development athletes.
• Assist in the creation of athlete guides and operational documents.
• Create content for the Elite Triathlon Bulletin and Paratriathlon Bulletin
• Assist with special projects across the High-Performance Department as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be enrolled in, or recently graduated from, an educational program in recreation, athletics, sports management, communication, event planning, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in Olympic and Paralympic sport.
• Experience participating in triathlon, endurance sports, or collegiate athletics preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience working with databases, event management platforms, or communication tools is a plus.
• Candidates located in Colorado Springs or the surrounding area are strongly preferred. The selected candidate should be available to work from the USA Triathlon office in Colorado Springs at least once per week to support inventory management, equipment fulfillment, and other operational needs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Self-motivated and goal driven
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Communication and interpersonal skills with all levels of the organization
• Excellent time-management skills
• Working knowledge of MS Office and proficiency in technological systems

Anticipated Duration:
Start date is flexible between June and July 2026. Internship is expected to run through October 2026, with the possibility of extension through December 2026.
This is an unpaid position. Interns have no guarantee of any paid position at the end of the internship. USA Triathlon will work with students and their educational institutions to support academic credit requirements when applicable.
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