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 SafeSports
- 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