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 Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Anti-Doping program and work to support major international competitions such as the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2024 (Paris), 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.
*We continuously accept applications and have positions available all year
REPORTS TO: Elite Education POSITION TYPE: Independent Contractor
JOB SUMMARY:
USADA’s Athlete Presenter Program is designed to further optimize USADA’s in-person education by increasing the team’s depth of qualified presenters and ensuring that athletes receive education from peers who have successfully navigated anti-doping requirements. USADA recruits retired USADA Testing Pool Athletes who embody USADA’s core values, are passionate about clean sport, are comfortable with public speaking, and have a willingness to learn. This program also affords opportunities for athletes after the field of play, often helping athletes assimilate to the work force once competitive sport is no longer their primary career.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Deliver anti-doping education to athletes and athlete support personnel through webinars, face-to-face education, and/or booths at events
Travel either on a monthly or quarterly basis, depending on availability and schedule of events and/or presentations on behalf of USADA
Attend initial and ongoing training with/by the USADA Education team
Support the Education team in the development of educational content and messaging
Support the Education and Communication teams by collecting social media content while in the field
GENERAL:
Maintain confidentiality at all times
Remain professional when representing USADA
Meets requirements set out of USADA’s vetting process
Collaborate and interact with individuals and teams
Build and maintain relationships with NGBs on behalf of USADA
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Retired with USADA and NGB, if applicable
Previously a part of a USADA testing pool
Ability to present varied content to audiences
Possess excellent communication skills
Ability to work flexible hours and travel as needed (monthly or quarterly basis)
Promote USADA and Elite Education in a positive manner
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Advocate for clean sport Responsible and accountable
Respected and valued within their team, sport, and/or NGB
Demonstrate camaraderie and a positive presence
Work experience in sport
Public speaking and/or facilitation or experience
PAYMENT:
$250/half day (up to 4hrs) and $500/full day (more than 4hrs)- Travel Event/presentation
$150 Local Presentation
$100 Webinar
$50 for continuing education sessions not to exceed three hours per month