Specialist, National Team High Performance

Job Summary:The Specialist, National Team High Performance will assist National Team (NT) athletes and coaches in their pursuit of international success through provision of expert performance services.Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide direct in-field performance services to NT athletes and coaches including:
• Expert feedback on all technical components of swimming.
• Race analysis data and information.
• Video services in training and at competition.
• Pre-competition and in-competition data and analysis at major domestic and international competitions.
• Develop strong working relationships with NT coaches and athletes through regular interaction and proactive communication. It is essential that the Specialist, NT High Performance become a trusted resource to the NT community.
• Assist in the development and evolution of the National Team Division’s (NTD) race analysis and race data services.
• Assist with performance planning for major international competitions.
• Stay up to date on developing technologies in the swimming and training world(s) and make recommendations for appropriate integrations to the NTD’s services.
• Maintain an understanding of trends in international swimming and in the swimming analysis community to ensure that USA Swimming is on the cutting edge of service provision.

Qualifications:

• Effective October 1, 2021, USA Swimming is requiring all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. In accordance with USA Swimming’s duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, we are adopting this requirement to safeguard the health and safety of our team members, athletes, coaches, trainers, contractors, and vendors. Any and all job offers will be contingent upon proof of vaccination or an approved exemption from the requirement due to medical or religious reasons
• Bachelors’ degree or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years swim coaching experience or 10 years swimming experience with a minimum of 2 years working in a swim coach capacity
• Ability to travel up to 30%-50% of the year both domestically and internationally
• Willing to relocate to Colorado Springs, CO
• Understanding and experience with international level swimming including stroke technique, details (starts, turns, etc.), race strategy, and high-performance goals required
• Experience setting up and operating sophisticated camera equipment (camcorders, GoPros, etc.), or the ability to learn the equipment within the first six months of being hired
• Experience with race analysis software, video sharing/playback platforms, and Apple products, or the ability to learn these functions within the first six months of being hired
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and laptop usage
• Understanding of data analysis and development of data analysis systems preferred
• Familiarity with performance analytics and database management preferred
• Experience and/or familiarity with developing analytics systems preferred
• Experience coaching or working with international or elite level athletes preferred
• Understanding of biomechanics, particularly as it relates to swimming preferred
• Ability to collaborate with both athletes and coaches to provide information and opportunities and develop productive working relationships with people of all ages, experience levels, and personalities
• This role does not provide coaching or instruction
• Ability to always maintain professionalism to ensure a strong representation of USA Swimming and the National Team

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary range for this position is $70,000 - $77,000 / year
• Bonus Eligibility: Based on company performance, this position may be eligible for an annual bonus target of 7.5%
• Benefits available include:

o Medical, dental and vision o Company paid short-term and long-term disability o Company paid life insurance o Parental leave o 401(k) w/ match after 1 year of service o Profit sharing and safe harbor match after 2 years of service o EAP o PTO o 12 paid holidays
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job; other duties may be assigned.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.