OPEN CALL
Ad-Hoc Sports Committees
The USA Deaf Sports Federation announces an open call for applications to join ad-hoc committees for the following sports:
Badminton
Bowling
Handball
Tennis
Table Tennis
Each committee will be responsible for sending athletes and staff to the 2025 Tokyo Deaflympics, and if applicable, the Pan-American Games. To apply, please send a letter of interest, specifying which sport you want to work with to info@usdeafsports.org by Sunday, 31 March 2024 with the subject line: Sports Committee Open Call 2024. Selected applicants will be invited to interview with members of the Board.
Qualifications
Display strong administrative, communication, and organizational skills
Have prior experience in the sport at high levels
Be available to work with USADSF in the months leading up to the Games, for the entire duration of the Games, and post-Games debriefing
Expectations
Develop Athlete and Staff Criteria.
Recruit Staff following the guidelines established in the above criteria.
Regular communication with USADSF on the committee’s activities and its progress.
Work closely with Staff to recruit Athletes following the criteria guidelines
Support teams, coaches, and athletes with fundraising efforts
Work effectively with USADSF and Team USA Committee
Undergo a NCSI background screen in accordance with the current Games Background Check Policy & Procedures
Be familiar with the World Anti-Doping Code and uphold the principles of clean sport and fair play.
Successfully complete the appropriate U.S. Center for SafeSport’s online training module(s) within 45 days of selection; be fully eligible to participate by the U.S. Center for SafeSport
If travel is necessary, the applicant shall possess a valid passport that does not expire until at least six months after the conclusion of the Games
Provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or obtain an approved exemption waiver as a requirement to be considered for the position
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