Elite Education Coordinator

USADA•Colorado Springs, CO

37d

About The Position

USADA is seeking a dedicated and driven person to help our organization fulfill its mission to "Stand with athletes to champion their right to clean sport, inspire true and healthy sport, and promote the integrity of sport.” This is an incredibly exciting time to join Team USADA, as we continue to grow our Anti-Doping program and work to support major international competitions such as the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2026 (Milan), and 2028 (Los Angeles). New team members will have the chance to help ensure USADA is well-positioned in the near and long term for these opportunities as we look to the future with our efforts to protect clean athletes. With the 2028 Games on domestic soil, there will also be opportunities and growth potential over the years for USADA team members to underpin the organizing committee’s commitment to a clean Games. FLSA: Non-Exempt Reports to: Elite Education Manager Supervises: N/A JOB SUMMARY: Create content based on educational theory utilizing effective strategies to ensure that Doping Control Officers (DCOs), USADA Registered Testing Pool (RTP), Clean Athlete Program (CAP), and Education Pool (EP) athletes, junior athletes, coaches, National Governing Bodies (NGBs), athlete support personnel (ASP), and internal employees receive education and essential resources. Act as an integral part of the Education team to captivate and engage audiences around the importance of anti-doping through clean sport messaging. Vet, maintain, and evaluate the impact of the Athlete Presenter (AP) Program. Develop a wide range of educational resources, including, but not limited to eLearning courses through multiple platforms; script writing for several courses annually; creation of face-to-face and webinar presentations; and highly technical publications for athletes, and athlete support personnel.

Requirements

BS / BA degree in education, psychology, communication, sports management, or equivalent experience in a related field
Knowledge of various educational methods, strategies, and theories to engage stakeholders effectively
Familiarity with educational technology, programs, and tools and the ability to integrate them into the teaching and learning process
Skills in effective and clear communication, both verbal and written, among diverse audience populations
Efficient time-management skills to balance content development, reporting, and other responsibilities effectively
Excellent interpersonal skills
Values Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion among internal and external constituents
Ability to multitask and to work accurately under pressure
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to work flexible hours and travel as needed, approximately 25% of the time, and/or as needed
Moderate proficiency in MS Programs (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Ability to identify challenges and proactively adapt when challenges arise.
A commitment to professional development and a willingness to stay current with educational approaches

Responsibilities

Create and provide education sessions (including, but not limited to in- person presentations, webinars, and education booths) for testing pool athletes, junior athletes, NGBs, coaches, and athlete support personnel involved in the Olympic and Paralympic movement
Maintain Elite Education session information within USADA’s internal database and providing feedback to the team, compiling reports, and writing session summaries
Create printed and digital materials that incorporate educational and clean sport messaging
Recruit, vet, and onboard diverse members to the Athlete Presenter (AP) Program
Conduct and monitor after-action reports for the program to ensure effectiveness and impact of the Athlete Presenter Program
Support in the training and recertifying of the Athlete Presenters
Coordinate with necessary stakeholders to determine travel logistics, scheduling, and educational opportunities at events for the Athlete Presenters
Assist the team in the creation of multiple tutorials each year to effectively engage and educate different audiences
Assist with the development of multimedia projects to describe anti-doping processes (e.g. sample collection) and other frequently asked questions
Efficiently construct innovative and engaging digital content through PowerPoint or other presentation platforms Identify and create new content for tutorials as needed
Create and develop communications for delivery to athletes on an ongoing basis, year-round
Work with internal departments to aggregate information and confirm the accuracy of content for print, presentations, and digital education materials, including social media
Assist in all pre-Games education (i.e. Olympics, Paralympics, Pan-American Games, and Parapan American Games, Youth Olympic Games, and other)
Assist in scheduling and conducting onboarding education for non-Olympic and Paralympic athletes, as new contracts are established
Monitor trends, research, and educational theory to ensure the effective evolution of education content and strategies
Travel to various locations and provide education presentations on anti-doping policies to athletes and athlete support personnel
Provide input for potential distribution channels and processes as needed
Manage inventory and material distribution (print and electronic) for education purposes