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National Manager, Advocacy - USTA (White Plains, NY)

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:15:00 EST

Manage the USTA’s Advocacy Initiative under the supervision of the Director of Outreach & Advocacy. Duties include managing the operation of the USTA’s advocacy website, leading the network of advocacy consultants, managing the development and dissemination of advocacy case studies. Major objectives of the Advocacy Initiative are: •Increase the number of new and renovated public tennis facilities. •Increase the number of varsity and recreational tennis programs on college campuses. • Increase the number after-school tennis programs in elementary and middle schools QUALIFICATIONS/OTHER: • College Degree required, and J.D or Masters Degree a plus. • Minimum of 5 years of professional and/or administrative experience in government relations, community organizing, public relations, political or issues campaigns, or other related experience. • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. • Experienced presenter • Demonstrated ability in policy analysis, planning, organizing, communications, or data management. • Computer fluency and comfort managing advocacy website content required. Note: This position was originally posted on USTA.com. To ensure that your application is considered for this position, please click here to apply for this job on the USTA.com website.

Director of Human Resources/Administration - U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (Park City, UT)

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:25:00 EST

The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association provides opportunities for athletes in the most exciting Olympic winter action sports. It is driven by a vision to be best in the world in skiing and snowboarding with an emphasis on building character through strong personal values. The USSA’s programs provide education, development and competition opportunities for young athletes, from grassroots USSA Club programs up to national teams and the Olympic Winter Games Main Attributes · At least 5 years experience as Director of Human Resources preferred · Degree in Human Resources preferred · Good knowledge of Federal and State employment laws and regulations · Experience in recruiting and hiring employees · Experience with employee benefits administration · Experience with ADP payroll programs · Detailed knowledge of insurance industry including General Liability, D & O, Auto, Property, and Accident policies · Strong computer skills with emphasis on MS Word and Excel · Strong communication, administrative, and management skills · Ability to supervise HR department staff · Strongly supports and abides by the USSA core values Position Summary Under broad supervision, manages human resource functions, including compensation, benefits, recruitment, insurance, background screening, employee relations, training, and personnel/payroll transactions. Implements personnel policy and procedures. Supe... Read More...

Executive Director - U.S. Fencing Association (Colorado Springs, CO)

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:48:00 EST

The United States Fencing Association (USFencing) is the National Governing Body for the Olympic sport of fencing. Composed of more than 20,000 members representing recreational and competitive fencers in age groups from 10-and-Under to 60+, Paralympic fencers, coaches, and members clubs, the USFencing is responsible for administering national operations, overseeing the regional governing bodies that make up the sport, and maintaining relationships with the United States Olympic Committee and the Federation Internationale d’Escrime. We seek an Executive Director to manage our growing organization, enhance services for our membership, and seek out opportunities to develop interest in and resources for our sport. The Executive Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the national office, including the management of office staff. The position also includes direct oversight of the budget for national operations and youth, grassroots, and international programs and responsibility for the financial health of the organization; development of fundraising and sponsorship opportunities; and communication with constituent groups within fencing and the membership at-large. Qualifications include: • Demonstrated ability to develop and exploit new sources of revenue. • If not already present, willingness to develop knowledge of and a passion for fencing, and an affection for fencers. • Demonstrated experience in managing organizational growth and c... Read More...

Administrative Assistant, NTC Administration - USTA BJK National Tennis Center (Flushing, NY)

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:11:00 EST

Perform administrative and secretarial tasks for the Managing Director of the National Tennis Center while effectively acting as a liaison between MD and all NTC Department Heads, vendors/contractors. MAJOR DUTIES: • Coordinate the compilation of all NTC related event calendars, insuring for accuracy of bond compliance. • Manages US Open hotel vendors and vendor contract; ensures performance expectations are met; takes corrective action when required; oversees scheduling and booking; prepares proposal requests and bids as needed; recommends changes as needed. •Create, maintain and manage files for Managing Director as they pertain to year round, Capex, US Open and Multi-Purpose Indoor Facility. •Provide administrative support to the Managing Director to manage all NTC administrative functions. Handle routine correspondence and telephone calls for the Managing Director. Manage business calendar, travel & entertainment arrangements and expenses. •Plans, coordinates and manages a wide variety of year round and US Open special projects. Projects may include, but are not limited to: Gate Passes, Parking Passes, etc. QUALIFICATIONS/OTHER: • Must be highly organized and possess excellent oral and written communication skills. • Excellent PC skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Access required. • 2-5 years of work experience in an Administrative support role. Note: This position was originally posted on US... Read More...

Conference Coordinator - USTA (White Plains, NY)

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:13:00 EST

Primary purpose of this position is to coordinate conference logistics related to all USTA meetings and educational events facilitated by the Learning & Leadership Development Department. • Coordinate logistics and registration process for various medium to large scale meetings and Conferences with ept administrator. • Manage on-site logistics for all meetings and events with the project manager. • Manage all event supplies, event materials, and other items for all meetings and events and other duties as needed. QUALIFICATIONS/OTHER: • Bachelor’s Degree with 2-4 years’ experience working in business or the association field. • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. • Excellent computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. Familiarity with online registration and survey evaluation systems a plus. • Demonstrated ability in handling multiple tasks and coordinating logistics • Knowledge and appreciation of the game of tennis. • Position is considered non-exempt. Note: This position was originally posted on USTA.com. To ensure that your application is considered for this position, please click here to apply for this job on the USTA.com website.

Competitions Administrative Assistant - United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. (Lexington, KY)

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:15:00 EST

Under general direction of the Director of Competitions, this position provides member service and clerical and secretarial support to the Director of Competitions and various governing committees, performs miscellaneous work, and fulfills projects as assigned. In addition, this position serves as safety coordinator and is responsible for promoting the safety of riders and horses, facilitating the work of the safety committee, gathering complete information, processing accident and injury reports and Eventing Fall forms, and ensuring Federation rules have not been violated. Responsibilities also include coordinating the Federation Representative Program, facilitating travel arrangements and processing expense reimbursement requests. QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION – High School diploma required; some college highly preferred. EXPERIENCE – Minimum one year office or clerical experience. Medical/Safety experience may substitute. SKILLS AND ABILITIES – Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly MSWord and Excel; Excellent written and verbal communication skills required; attention to detail; excellent typing ability, and capable of handling ever-changing priorities. Working knowledge of AHSD, familiarity with HIPAA guidelines, equine background, and knowledge of USEF, Inc. rules preferred.

Breeds and Western Representative - United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. (Lexington, KY)

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:04:00 EST

Under supervision of the Director of Breeds and Western Disciplines, this position provides support to the Breed Committee liaisons and other Federation departments by answering rule interpretations; reviewing steward’s reports; organizing and leading special projects and research; assisting with general clerical and secretarial assistance including typing, filing, and drafting correspondence and other written materials; proofreading; and directing all mailings. QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION - High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Some college preferred. EXPERIENCE - Requires a minimum of one year of clerical, including customer service, experience. An equine background and knowledge of competitive horse sports preferred. Knowledge of and experience with USEF rules preferred. SKILLS AND ABILITIES - Must have ability to effectively operate basic office equipment, i.e. copier, fax, telephone, calculator; have accurate data entry skills; be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word and Excel; possess strong oral and written communication skills required; have ability to answer simple rule interpretations; and have ability to organize information and work effectively.

Facilities Associate - USTA (White Plains, NY)

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:16:00 EST

Assist the Building Services Supervisor and his assistant with the building support services for the USTA. Help insure the safe, secured and sound operation of the facility. REQUIREMENTS/OTHER: * Requires basic handyman skills. Will require physical work and will on occasions carry heavy loads, climb ladders, cut lawn, etc. * Requires mailroom experience, familiarity with US Postal, Federal Express, UPS and other common carriers policies and procedures. * Experience with Pitney Bowes mailing and shipping equipment. * Must be computer literate and have Xerox and other copier equipment experience. * Must posses a valid driver’s licenses and clean driving record. Note: This position was originally posted on USTA.com. To ensure that your application is considered for this position, please click here to apply for this job on the USTA.com website.

Technical Lead, Pro Tennis - USTA (White Plains/Flushing, NY)

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:17:00 EST

Internal consultant to the USTA Professional Tennis organization to define their business needs, translate those needs to technical specifications, and then provide a solution typically by customizing available package software, coordinating custom development performed by external or internal resources, and/or (on an exception basis) developing departmental applications using rapid development tools such as Microsoft Access. QUALIFICATIONS/OTHER: • Bachelor’s degree required preferably Computer Science. • Three years experience in Information Technology with an emphasis on application development. • Expertise in Microsoft Access, SQL, Crystal Reports, VBA and/or Java Script. • Experience developing and executing test plans. • Ability to work toward a resolution with internal clients even under stressful conditions. • Excellent judgment and interpersonal skills. • Good written and oral communication skills and the ability to conduct training classes. • Possess the skills needed to work in a matrix organization environment including the ability to work independently to meet the local needs of Professional Tennis while meeting the standards of the USTA IT Department. • Conducting oneself with the mind set of an independent consultant. Note: This position was originally posted on USTA.com. To ensure that your application is considered for this position, please click here to apply for this job on the US... Read More...

Senior Business Coordinator - USTA BJK National Tennis Center (Flushing, NY)

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 11:00:00 EST

Business Coordinator needed for the National Tennis Center Programs Office. Incumbent is responsible for the accounting of all NTC Program business transactions and will be the main contact for all guest service related initiatives. Incumbent will offer direction and supervision to the NTC Front of House staff and Locker Room staff. Act as liaison to Tennis Programs and all other NTC departments in regard to all indoor and outdoor tennis facility issues. Requirements: college degree, must possess strong computer skills, excellent customer service skills. Position reports to: Director, NTC Tennis Programs. Works closely with Director, NTC Finance and Manager of NTC Tennis Programs. Note: This position was originally posted on USTA.com. To ensure that your application is considered for this position, please click here to apply for this job on the USTA.com website.

Event Volunteers - U.S. National Governing Bodies (Colorado Springs, CO)

Tue, 10 Aug 2004 08:26:00 EST

From time-to-time, many of the U.S. National Governing Bodies will be looking for volunteers in various cities to assist in the operation of their events. If you are interested in volunteering for an event in a city near you, please apply here and be sure to indicate in which city you are available to work.

Notification of Internships

Thu, 29 Jul 2004 15:53:00 EST

From time to time, the participating U.S. National Governing Bodies will be looking for interns. If you apply below and check off all of the internship notifications, you will be contacted about specific internship opportunities with these organizations posting their internships on the U.S. National Governing Bodies Job Board. This is a notification only, not an application for a job. You can also receive these notifications when you apply for an internship for a specific U.S. National Governing Body. Thank you. If you complete your application and then press "edit your information" you can be notified of full-time positions as well. Please complete the application first and then modify it to include notifications for full-time positions if you are in your final year of college or graduate school.

Accounting Internship - USA Water Polo (Huntington Beach, CA)

Tue, 20 May 2008 16:46:00 EST

Internship Positions Available: 1-2 (school credit only) Internship Dates: Open Work Schedule: 6-12 hour/week Requirements: Must have own transportation and living arrangements Proficient in computers (MS Excel and Word) Experience with QuickBooks or any other automated accounting systems a plus. Must be organized and detail oriented Responsibilities to include: Perform various accounting duties and projects. Administrative duties (filing, organizing, copying, mailing, etc.)

Apply for Future Notification

Thu, 29 Jul 2004 15:56:00 EST

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Software Developer - United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. (Lexington, KY)

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 10:03:00 EST

DESCRIPTION: The position of Software Developer involves, primarily, the creation of new database software, to be used by the staff of USEF, to make the tasks of adding, updating, deleting, displaying, etc. easy and user friendly. The developer should design scalable architecture to meet these goals both now and in the future. Additionally, the developer should build projects to specification and timescale, as well as data analysis capabilities. The developer will document all work carried out. As a member of the IT department, the developer shares in some of the daily responsibilities of the department as a whole. This involves, but is not limited to, performing web updates and helping the staff with computing issues when other members of the department are unavailable. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field required. Knowledge of Windows OS, VB.Net, ASP.Net, SQL Server and Microsoft Office required. Knowledge of VB 6.0 a plus.

Graphic Designer - United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. (Lexington, KY)

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 16:28:00 EST

Under the direction of the Senior Graphic Designer, the Graphic Designer’s primary responsibilities will be the design and maintenance of USEF forms. They will also work with the Sr. Graphic Designer on new design work for print ads and other items. They will be responsible for soliciting print bids for the various projects and they will work with the Sr. Graphic Designer and Business Analysis department in prioritizing projects and setting deadlines based on a predetermined set of rules. QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION – Associates Degree in Graphic Design required. EXPERIENCE – Web design experience preferred. SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES – Computer hardware knowledge a plus. Knowledge of InDesign, Quark, Photoshop, Illustrator and Dreamweaver required. Excellent communication and organizational skills required. Must be willing to work overtime when required to complete time sensitive projects.

Manager, USA Team Events - United States Tennis Association; (White Plains, NY)

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:13:00 EST

The USTA (United States Tennis Association) is the US national governing body for the sport of tennis, our largest Olympic national governing body. The USTA sets the rules of play and develops and promotes the sport at the local and professional levels. It also owns and operates the US Open, held in Flushing Meadows, New York and is the world’s highest attended 2 week sporting event in the world and one of four annual Grand Slam events. In addition, the organization, under its professional tennis division, selects players to compete in such team tournaments as the Davis Cup, the Fed Cup, Pam Am Games and the Olympics. Basic Function: The Manager of USA Team Events reports to the Director of USA Team Events and will be responsible for managing and coordinating various event operations of these team events, including the Davis Cup, Fed Cup, Pam Am Games and various Professional Tennis Projects as assigned. He/she will manage some consultants. Some administrative work will be required. Position is considered exempt. Ideal Candidate profile: The ideal candidate should (have/be): 1. 8-10 years of preferably tennis event operations experience. 2. Excellent communication skills working well with existing team of fellow staff, prospective sites, agents, players, event organizers and consultants. 3. Organized and is proficient in utilizing computer programs such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access 4. Thrive in high pressure situations typical for event management. Extens... Read More...

Director of Development - US Soccer Foundation (Washington, DC)

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:20:00 EST

The U.S. Soccer Foundation — the Major Charitable Arm of Soccer in the United States — seeks a highly motivated and accomplished manager who can bring extraordinary leadership skills and best practices to the Foundation’s fundraising efforts. This position requires an energetic and entrepreneurial self-starter with a creative approach to problem-solving and a track record of meeting and exceeding ambitious fundraising goals. The successful candidate will have six (6) years experience leading annual fundraising campaigns of $500,000 or more and will have demonstrated the ability to develop strategy and tactics that significantly grow overall revenue. Must be able to craft and execute a multi-faceted fundraising initiative — soliciting and maintaining financial support from private individuals, organizations, corporations and government agencies. The ideal candidate also will have demonstrated the ability to acquire and develop new donors through online channels and social networking sites. Bachelor’s degree in related field is required. Master’s degree preferred. CFRE Certification is highly desirable. Knowledge of soccer in the United States at all levels, from youth participation through the professional leagues is a plus. For more information about the Foundation, which is an equal opportunity employer, please go to: www.ussoccerfoundation.org All applications will be treated in confidence. To apply for the position, pl... Read More...

Managing Director, Membership - US Lacrosse (Baltimore, MD)

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:35:00 EST

US Lacrosse, the national governing body of lacrosse, is searching for a Managing Director, Membership. We offer great benefits, including 100% employer paid medical, dental, life and long-term disability. Organizational Overview US Lacrosse was formed in 1998 as the national governing body of lacrosse, the fastest-growing sport in the country. Headquartered in Baltimore, the organization has 260,000 members within 60 regional chapters and employs a national staff of 55. The organization provides a leadership role in virtually every aspect of the game throughout the United States, and offers a number of programs and information services to its national membership and more than one million lacrosse enthusiasts throughout the country. US Lacrosse, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, relies on growing membership support for a large portion of its operational funding. Additional funding programs include annual giving, planned giving, foundation and corporate giving, capital drives, grants, advertising and special events. Summary Job Description This position is responsible for the management and oversight of all programs associated with membership retention and acquisition and call center services. The positions also serve as a member of the organization’s Executive Team and supervises membership and call center staff. Specific Duties and Responsibilities • Develop all marketing materials and membership protocols necessary to maximize member acquisition and re... Read More...

Women?s National 7?s Team Strength and Conditioning Coach - USA Rugby (Boulder, CO)

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:10:00 EST

Objective To prepare the High Performance National Women’s 7’s Team so that they are conditioned to meet the needs of International Rugby competitions. Accountabilities • Undertakes and supervises testing of the 7’s team players at National Team camps. • Maintains individual fitness records. • Develops individual training programs in strength and conditioning ensuring that the players coming through to the Women’s National Team are at the required level of fitness and conditioning. • Monitors training programs ensuring that players make the required progress. • Liaises with Medical personnel with regard to rehabilitation of injured players. • Keeps up to date on latest Strength and Conditioning practices that can be utilized during camps and tournaments for optimal performance. Key Skills and attributes • Tertiary qualification in strength and conditioning • Planning skills • Ability to undertake testing protocols • Able to communicate training regimes to players • Relationship builder with players and coaches • Clerical accuracy Number of employees managed - 0 Direct Budget Responsibility, HP budget Reporting to High Performance Director Updated 060725

Women?s National Team Head Coach - USA Water Polo (Huntington Beach, CA)

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:39:00 EST

POSITION PURPOSE Oversee coaching and management of USA Water Polo women’s senior national and Olympic teams to ensure long-term medal-winning performance. Work collaboratively with Olympic and Sport Development divisions to ensure a strong pipeline of club and elite athlete development with the federation, attending age group trainings and competitions to evaluate players, coaches and officials. Represent USA Water Polo at national and international functions as required. Set highest ethical standards for coaching staff and athletes in their duty to represent their country. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES • Win medals at world championships and Olympic Games • Select National and Olympic teams consistent with US Olympic Committee standards and procedures • Embody the highest ethical standards for players and coaches alike, consistent with duty to represent the USA as role models to USA Water Polo members of all ages • Provide team and organizational leadership both in competition and outside of it, consistent with USA Water Polo’s Statement of Ethics and Values • Plan and oversee training and competition schedules for Women’s National Team • Hire, manage and evaluate assistant coach for Women’s National Team • Provide tactical plans for team play and document those plans • Run team program within fiscal parameters defined by CEO and Controller • Track performance of athletes using clear an... Read More...