Head of Skateboarding

Head of Skateboarding in United States Location: , United States Description Are you mission-driven and passionate about helping others succeed? Do you strive to lead, follow, and act with integrity? Are you the one who honors your commitments? Is building trusting relationships an integral part of why you do what you do? Do you push limits and challenge the status quo? If you answered YES, keep reading to discover how you can significantly contribute to Team USA's success!

Here's a summary of responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the USOPC IMS – Skateboarding national team programs by developing and executing the annual plan.

• Oversee and direct relevant USOPC IMS - Skateboarding staff, as well as the contractors and volunteers, necessary to implement the program.

• Serve as the primary liaison for the sport with World Skate, National Governing Bodies, and other key stakeholders to support program delivery, sport governance, and future organizational planning.

• Work closely with USOPC Sport Performance teams and other relevant divisions in developing and implementing the program.

• Contribute to overall planning, sport planning, and implementation of USOPC IMS department priorities.

Here's how you'll have an impact:

• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of the annual USOPC IMS - Skateboarding High Performance plan.

• Lead and supervise USOPC IMS - Skateboarding coaches, national team staff, other contractors, and volunteers as necessary to implement the program.

• Ensure communication with team athletes, coaches, and the broader athlete pool, including the development of team selection procedures, and similar documents.

• Responsible for the annual program budget, including planning, forecasting, and resource allocation to maximize program success and performance outcomes in alignment w/ department leadership.

• Develop and oversee strategy for national and international level Park and Street Skateboarding competitions.

• Serve as the sport lead for the USOPC IMS – Skateboarding program and liaise with key external stakeholders on program delivery, sport governance, and organizational planning, including World Skate, USA Roller Sports, regional skate parks, and other partners.

• Take leadership in developing and delivering on department goals and accountabilities as assigned.

• Perform other duties assigned.

Here are the skills and experience you'll need to be effective:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent

• 10 years of experience in sport management and/or coaching at the elite junior, collegiate, national or international level; or the equivalent

• 5 years as a head coach leading three or more coaches, or equivalent supervisory experience

• Work with Paralympic programs desirable

• Proven ability to promote sport performance

• Demonstrated leadership of athletes and staff

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong customer service skills

Here are the tools, equipment, & conditions:

• Standard office equipment

• Relevant sport equipment

• Office environment in multi-story building, multi-building complex

• Significant national and international travel

• Non-traditional work hours including weekends and holidays

• Provision of assistance and accommodation to athletes with a range of physical and visual disabilities

• Regular attendance at work is an essential job function

Here's where you'll work:

Remote

Here's some more information you need to know:

Hiring pay range $135,000 per year. This Full-Time, Exempt position is intended to work 40 hours per week. Bonus: This position will be eligible for the Annual Incentive Award Program, which has a 20% target. The USOPC may change or eliminate this program at any time at its sole discretion. Benefits: This position will be eligible for USOPC benefits. You can view a summary here. This job posting will close 12:00pm MT on 6/26/2026