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Open Call: Team Leader - Pan-American Games

OPEN CALL

Team Leader

6th Deaf Pan-American Games

Canoas/RS, Brazil

10-17 November 2024


The USA Deaf Sports Federation announces an open call for applications to lead Team USA for the 6th Deaf Pan American Games in Canoas/RS, Brazil from November 10-17, 2024.


To apply, please email your Resume to info@usdeafsports.org by Sunday, 31 March 2024 with the subject line: PANAM 2024 TL Application. Selected applicants will be invited to interview with members of the Board.


Qualifications

  • Display strong administrative, communication, and organizational skills

  • Have prior experience with international sports events

  • Possess a valid passport that does not expire until at least six months after the conclusion of the Games

  • Ability to furnish proof of all required vaccinations, including COVID-19, or an approved exemption

  • Be available to work with the Team USA Committee in the months leading up to the Games, for the entire duration of the Games, and post-Games debriefing

Expectations

  • Represent Team USA as a team leader during the Pan-American Games, including but not limited to providing organizational leadership, leading Team USA correspondence and meetings, attending technical/leadership meetings, and communicating with Team USA, NSOs, and USADSF

  • Work effectively with USADSF and Team USA Committee

  • Assist with chaperoning athletes to ensure the appropriate supervision of all athletes

  • 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

  • Travel to the Games site with Team USA and be available for the entire duration of the Pan American Games until the Team’s arrival back to the states

USA Deaf Sports Federation (USADSF) is the national governing body of Deaf sports in the United States. USADSF is a member of the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (ICSD), the Pan-American Deaf Sports Organization (PANAMDES), and the Affiliate Organizations Council of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC).

USADSF is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. 

© 2024 by USA Deaf Sports Federation.

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