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JOB DESCRIPTION

Para Sport Team Manager

CLASSIFICATION Year-round; Full-time

FLSA Exempt

REPORTS TO : Para Sport Director

LOCATION USANA Center for Excellence, Park City, UT

TRAVEL 10%-20%

SALARY $58,000-$68,000

BENEFITS: Comprehensive health insurance package; 401k with 4% company match; generous flexible time off; industry perks; access to athlete gym; weekly staff lunch if on-site; hybrid work schedule if on-site (minimum three days in office).

U.S. Ski & Snowboard is seeking a Para Sports Team Manager. This is a full-time position eligible for our full benefits package including medical insurance and retirement. For inquiries or help with your application, please email HR@usskiandsnowboard.org.

SUMMARY / OBJECTIVE

The Para Sport Team Manager works directly with the Para Sport Director and Team Coaches to assist in managing and supporting all aspects of the U.S. Para Snowboard Team, U.S. Para Alpine Team, and U.S. Para Nordic Teams. The administrative responsibilities for the teams include but are not limited to communication of respective team activities, organizing team travel, transportation logistics, budget management, classification management/tracking, Team uniforms, equipment management, and general administrative duties as they relate to team operations. The position is very dynamic as it requires direct interaction with the team (coaches and athletes), International Federations, and other departments of U.S. Ski and Snowboard. It requires leadership skills regarding communication and implementation of strategic plans across all 4 disciplines (Para Alpine, Snowboard, Cross Country, & Biathlon).

About Us:

U.S. Ski & Snowboard is committed to lead, encourage, and support athletes in achieving excellence and making the United States of America the Best in the World in Olympic skiing and snowboarding. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and maintaining a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion by creating an environment in which diversity is valued, equity is striven for, and inclusion is embraced.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Athlete Experience
   1. Coordinate aspects of worldwide travel for staff, athletes and support personnel (flights, hotels, ground transportation, etc…) while considering athlete impairment and accessibility needs
   2. Coordinate operational logistics for key projects including housing, meals, etc.
   3. Manage all uniform ordering and distribution for the Para Teams
   4. Attend select Team projects as needed including: Team camps, competitions, recruiting combines, & select World Cup events when feasible and when admin support would benefit athletes and staff onsite
   5. Oversee race entry process for World Cup events in coordination with coaches
   6. Liaison between national team and select equipment suppliers
   7. Supporting Teams with storage & shipping requests from the COE as needed
   8. Manage classification status tracking for all Para Team members
   9. Manage and keep updated the overall Para Sport calendar
   10. Work with Medical to book Doctor and rotational ATC travel as needed
   11. Communicate all information that relates to the Teams (ie. US Ski and Snowboard procedure updates, USOPC assistance updates, USADA updates, WADA updates, FIS and IBU updates, etc.)
   12. Annually coordinate team photos for all Para Teams
   13. Ensure each Team travels with a complete and replenished medical kit
   14. Equipment registration with IF as per classification rules
   15. Tracking athlete results especially as it effects criteria status (Games, World Champs, World Cups, National Team, etc)
2. Operational Excellence
   1. Follow US Ski and Snowboard rules and procedures as they relate to administration
   2. Annually produce and update phone/email directory for staff, athletes, contractors, medical resources, & alumni athletes
   3. Drive internal communication with office staff and other departments
3. Financial Performance
   1. Manage and oversee budget operations and tracking for Para Teams
   2. Monitor and review all athlete expenses and flights for precision and budget compliance
   3. Support athletes and coaches as needed to ensure they are submitting expenses in the appropriate manner and within expected timelines
   4. Adhere to essential business directives as set forth by the organization
   5. Ensure timely, accurate and ethical expense reporting for Para Teams
   6. Track each team’s budget spending and forecasting with monthly reporting to Para Sport Director
   7. Track any spending for unfunded athletes for end-of-year billbacks
   8. Participate in High Performance planning including budgets, preparation and competition period schedules

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Incumbents must be able to lift up to 25 pounds (50 with assistance), climb, stand, stoop and work outside in all weather conditions. Job requires travel and work on weekends, nights, holidays and on-call basis.

COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE

1. Understands and agrees with US Ski and Snowboard’s values; team, accountability, loyalty, respect, integrity and perseverance
2. Attention to detail is crucial
3. Requires initiative and creativity
4. Proven organizational and leadership skills
5. Effective verbal and written communication skills
6. Computer proficiency with Microsoft office and excel
7. Strong time management skills and works well under pressure
8. Proven competence in managing logistics for events
9. Budget planning and accounting experience
10. General knowledge of alpine, snowboard, and/or Nordic ski racing

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

INTERVIEW PROCESS

• 1 way video interview through SparkHire
• Interview with Para Sport Director and athlete liaisons (all 3 programs)
• Interview with Chief of Sport

U.S. SKI AND SNOWBOARD EEO STATEMENT

U.S. Ski & Snowboard is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. U.S. Ski & Snowboard's management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.