Youth Program Coordinator

Company Summary

Unlimited Vacation, Mental Health Days, 100% paid medical benefits for employee and so much more!

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 being 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 reward our teammates with unlimited vacation, 100% paid medical benefits, access to the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center and more.

Come join us in Colorado Springs, the city ranked No. 3 in US News & World Report's 2023-2024 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.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Range: $22.35 - $24.03 hourly ($46,500 - $50,000 annual equivalent)

Reports To: DEIA & Youth Engagement Manager

Position Summary

The Youth Program Coordinator develops and facilitates programs for youth athletes across the country to grow the sport of triathlon, foster healthy habits, build confidence, encourage an active lifestyle, and create a fun environment. In addition, the Youth Program Coordinator is responsible for educating parents and youth athletes about the Athlete Development Model and the many pathways to participate and compete in triathlon and other multisport events from non-competitive youth programs to the elite pathway for our Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide oversight, management and exceptional service to all USA Triathlon youth programs
• Work closely with departments across the organization to build, launch and oversee youth programming at every level of the sport.
• Manage partnerships with organizations and constituents to promote and host youth programs nationwide.
• Under the direction of the Manager, oversee all youth planning efforts to deliver on USA Triathlon's long term strategy including research, planning, budgeting, collaboration, and presentation.
• Collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders to build resources, youth content, community programs and more.
• Manage logistics and track and measure registrations or other key metrics related to all youth programs.
• Provide the highest level of customer service and communication to parents, constituents, and youth athletes.
• Perform all necessary administrative responsibilities, including but not limited to phone calls, emails, constituent engagement, and other program-related duties.
• Act as a liaison between youth development and our High Performance team
• Support SafeSport requirements and safety needs at all events.
• Grow diversity in the sport through inclusion initiatives and foster an inclusive environment for all youth athletes to participate.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other software/digital functionality such as database management, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and social media.
• Extremely personable with excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to speak and present in front of both small and large groups.
• Knowledge of the sport of triathlon is helpful, but not required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment as part of a team atmosphere, including effective coordination with members of other departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; or a combination of education and experience that yields the necessary competencies.
• 1-3 years of related experience including sales, marketing, outbound growth or project/program management experience required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in business or sport management preferred.
• Experience within the multisport or endurance industries preferred.

Other

• Some travel required
• Some overtime and weekend work required

Job Questions:

1. Where did you hear about this job opening?
2. Do you agree to the salary range?
3. Are you already located in the Colorado Springs area OR would you be willing to relocate?

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