Manager of Dressage Programs

US Equestrian Fed•Lexington, KY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Managing Director Dressage, this position supports the Sport Department’s mission to put in place programs that will identify talented athletes and horses, and assist with their development, with the goal of achieving success in international competition. This position will play a strong role for both the administration of programs as well as the day-to-day support that the Sport Department provides to the membership. This will include partnering with various organizations, departments, committees, and communities; ensuring effective communication among stakeholders; overseeing calendar processes and procedures; and leading in several identified initiatives for sport performance. The role may also involve supporting the delivery of programs in other FEI disciplines.

Requirements

Proficient in MS Office programs such as Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Excellent attention to detail.
Excellent sense of planning and organization.
Efficient use of time.
High degree of professionalism.
Initiative and self-starter.
Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively amongst both internal and external groups.
Ability to prioritize and deal with the unexpected.
Ability to maintain a high level of performance in stressful situations.
Ability to remain well organized and effectual within changing environments.
Prepared to work outside normal working hours.
Regular travel within the U.S. and internationally.

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
Some college preferred.
1-2 years’ experience with equestrian competitions preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as point of contact for the Emerging Athlete, Young Horse and Development Programs.
Communicate effectively with Emerging and Development Program Athletes, Owners, Support Staff, Parents, and Coaches.
Develop and implement logistic plans for Training & Evaluation Sessions, Home Visits, Educational Opportunities, and Scouting Events.
Schedule a minimum of two (2) review calls a year with Program members with relevant Program Coach.
Assist the USEF Dressage Coaches with setting athlete targets/goals/KPIs.
Maintain athlete records by documenting and entering data into the athlete tracking system in a timely manner.
Collaborate with USEF Dressage Coaching Staff and Dressage Staff in developing and implementing the Program Pathway.
Support the Managing Director with Elite & Pre-Elite Program management by developing and implementing logistic plans for Training & Evaluation Sessions, records-keeping, applications, etc.
Coordinate the FEI North American Youth Championships for Dressage including the application process, selection, and logistics.
Coordinate the application process, selection, and logistics of the FEI World Breeding Championships for Dressage Young Horses.
Support planning process and logistics for National Championships.
Support management of USEF Dressage Seat Medal Finals.
Provide exceptional member service and enhance member relationships.
Ensure communication with members and staff is effective and professional.
Foster productive relationships with Directors and other staff to promote a positive team environment.
Support the Director of Para Dressage with the USEF Dispensation Certificate Program, liaise with the Adaptive Sports Committee in reviewing medical diagnostic files and processing dispensation certificates for compensating aids.
Assist in managing and maintaining the USEF Classification / Dispensation Certificate database.
Provide assistance to other department members when needed.