Performance Innovation Assistant

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

Under the direction and supervision of the Performance InnovationSpecialist, thePerformance InnovationAssistantwill provide essential support in the execution of the Performance Innovation department's operations and projects. This role is focused on assisting with the coordination and management of daily department activities and contributing to business operations, project management, and event efforts.This is a part-time, temporary positionwith an anticipated duration of one year,intended to work approximately 20 hours per week.

Here’s How You ‘ll Have An Impact

• Contribute athlete perspective to help inform and advance Performance Innovation initiatives, ensuring they align with the practical needs of athletes and sport performance teams.
• Assist in the administration of the Performance Innovation Fund grant program through project tracking and coordination with USOPC and NGB staff.
• Support Performance Innovation projects through logistical and operational assistance, data management, event planning, and project follow-up.
• Help collate relevant Performance Innovation resources for knowledge-sharing and best practices among NGBs.
• Assist in developing frameworks for evaluating and advancing innovative ideas from internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in supporting forums, summits, and other opportunities for collaboration across the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Movement.
• Build relationships with USOPC and NGB staff, coaches, and athletes to understand Performance Innovation needs from multiple stakeholders and recommend solutions.
• Serve as a resource to ensure USOPC and NGB stakeholders are aware of how to engage Performance Innovation expertise, services, and programs.
• Work closely with teams across Sport & Athlete Services, Legal & Operations, Strategy & Growth, Finance, and People & Culture to advance Performance Innovation initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

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

• Bachelor’s degree,preferably in Sports Management, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or a related fieldor equivalent work experience
• Elite athlete experience or background is preferred, with demonstrated experience in applying innovation principles to optimize training, competition strategies, or performance outcomes
• 1-3 years of administrative work experience
• Understanding oftheU.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement
• Experience engaging with emerging sports technology, data analytics, or performance enhancement tools
• Strong time and project management skills with the ability to execute multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Clear, professionalwritten and verbalcommunication skills withtheability to engage diverse stakeholders
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret and present data effectively
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to build rapport with teams across different functions
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to deliver high-quality work under deadlines
• Entrepreneurial spirit and interest in sports technology, data analytics, andhigh performancesport
  
  

Here Are The Tools, Equipment, & Conditions

• Standard office equipment and computer
• Office environmentin a multi-story building on a multi-building site
• Some domestic and international travel may be required
• Regular attendance at work is an essential job function
  
  

Here's Where You'll Work

Colorado Springs Downtown Headquarters/ Hybrid

Here's Some More Information You Need To Know

• Hiring pay range: $17.74 - $20.85 Per hour
• This Part - Time, Non Exempt position is intended to work 20 hours per week.