Para Sport Team Manager

U.S. Ski And Snowboard Association•Park City, UT

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Coordinate aspects of worldwide travel for staff, athletes and support personnel (flights, hotels, ground transportation, etc…) while considering athlete impairment and accessibility needs
Coordinate operational logistics for key projects including housing, meals, etc.
Manage all uniform ordering and distribution for the Para Teams
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
Oversee race entry process for World Cup events in coordination with coaches
Liaison between national team and select equipment suppliers
Supporting Teams with storage & shipping requests from the COE as needed
Manage classification status tracking for all Para Team members
Manage and keep updated the overall Para Sport calendar
Work with Medical to book Doctor and rotational ATC travel as needed
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.)
Annually coordinate team photos for all Para Teams
Ensure each Team travels with a complete and replenished medical kit
Equipment registration with IF as per classification rules
Tracking athlete results especially as it effects criteria status (Games, World Champs, World Cups, National Team, etc)
Follow US Ski and Snowboard rules and procedures as they relate to administration
Annually produce and update phone/email directory for staff, athletes, contractors, medical resources, & alumni athletes
Manage and oversee budget operations and tracking for Para Teams
Monitor and review all athlete expenses and flights for precision and budget compliance
Support athletes and coaches as needed to ensure they are submitting expenses in the appropriate manner and within expected timelines
Adhere to essential business directives as set forth by the organization
Ensure timely, accurate and ethical expense reporting for Para Teams
Track each team’s budget spending and forecasting with monthly reporting to Para Sport Director
Track any spending for unfunded athletes for end-of-year billbacks
Participate in High Performance planning including budgets, preparation and competition period schedules