The AAC’s mission is to broaden communication between active athletes and USA Triathlon and serve as a voice for those athletes in USAT governance. The role of this committee is to be a voice for athletes and advocate on behalf of the athlete pipeline. This is done by approving procedures/documents and meeting with High-Performance staff on a regular basis to be a liaison for current athletes in the pipeline.
The Compensation Committee shall provide evaluation and recommendations regarding the CEO compensation, performance, termination, bonus, benefits and guidelines, and any adjustments, minimally on a yearly basis.
The Ethics Committee shall oversee the implementation of and compliance with USAT’s Code of Conduct and Statement of Ethics and Conflict of Interest Policy, review conflict of interest disclosures, and shall determine if cases brought to the Committee’s attention violate the Code of Conduct and Statement of Ethics and recommend sanctions when appropriate. The Committee reviews and provides guidance on ethical matters.
Term Commitment | 2 Years |
Desired Skill Set: | Legal expertise, corporate compliance/ethics experience |
Anticipated Time Commitment for Members: | 10 hours/year, but could be more if a major ethics comes before the committee. Conflict clearance/ethics issues can be urgent. |
Preferred Certifications: | None |
The Finance and Audit Committee shall a) recommend USAT’s annual budget, b) review the monthly statements and Form 990 and internal financial policies, c) oversee financial investments, d) recommend the independent auditors and review the auditors’ report and management letter and e) review financial controls and disclosures.
Term Commitment: | 2 years |
Desired Skill Set: | Finance, accounting, and/or business experience |
Anticipated Time Commitment for Members: | 1 hour every other month |
Preferred Certifications: | Business or Finance degree |
The primary mission of the Judicial Committee is to resolve disputes brought before the Committee consistent with the procedures and policies outlined in the USAT Grievance and Disciplinary Policy. If a complaint is referred to the Committee by the USAT legal team, the Committee Chair determines whether the matter is properly before it and then determines whether the complaint is dismissed or heard by the Committee. The Chair commences the process of appointing the hearing panel to determine the appropriate resolution based upon the evidence provided by the affected parties.
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Term Commitment: | 2 years |
Desired Skill Set: | Ability to read and write critically; thoughtful problem solving; critical thinking |
Anticipated Time Commitment for Members: | Varies depending on the number of complaints/appeals referred to the Committee over the course of the year. |
Preferred Certifications: | None |
The Nominating and Governance Committee (NGC)’s mission is articulated in the USAT Bylaws as follows:
- Evaluate prospective candidates and recommend individuals to serve on the Board;
- Evaluate prospective candidates and recommend individuals to serve on Committees and Task Forces;
- Perform such other duties as assigned by the Board.
Term Commitment: | 4 years |
Desired Skill Set: | Attention to detail, discernment, background in human resources or talent acquisition/management |
Anticipated Time Commitment for Members: | Varies based on the number of open positions on the Board of Directors and the number of candidates for such Positions. Approximate time commitment to review and recommend General Director candidates for ballot (most intense during July/August): 15-20 hours Approximate time commitment to review and recommend Independent Director candidates to Board (takes place at any point there is an open seat): 6-10 hours |
Preferred Certifications: | None |
The Membership Committee provides feedback and innovative ideas to USA Triathlon to assist USAT with bringing and keeping athletes in the sport by creating emotional and tangible engagement, fostering identity and affinity within the sport and expanding and diversifying those who identify as multisport athletes. The Committee works directly with members of the Growth and Retention team.
Term Commitment: | 3 years |
Desired Skill Set: | Experience in one or more of the following segments:
Connection to/or engagement in broader multisport community in their geographic region |
Anticipated Time Commitment for Members: | 1-2 hours per month |
Preferred Certifications: | None |
The Mission of the Collegiate Committee is to develop, advance, and promote club-level collegiate triathlon. The overall focus is on competitive excellence, overall participation, and supporting and sustaining all clubs.
Term Commitment: | 3 years |
Desired Skill Set: | Interest and knowledge of collegiate club triathlon |
Anticipated Time Commitment for Members: | 4 hours per month |
Preferred Certifications: | Current or former athlete that has competed in the collegiate club program or as a coach of a club team |
The DEIA Committee provides feedback, expertise, and positioning on ideas and policies of USA Triathlon that assists in helping USA Triathlon in its mission to grow the sport and foster an environment that is reflective and inclusive of the diversity of the United States by lowering the barriers to entry to the sport for underserved and underrepresented populations, and takes responsibility for empowering, exposing, educating, and engaging the multisport community.
Term Commitment: | 3 years |
Desired Skill Set | Connections to diverse communities, race director, program director/organizer, or coaching in diverse communities experience. Understanding of feasibility of community programming. |
Anticipated Time Commitment for Members: | 1 hour per month, additional opportunities available for those wanting to be involved further |
Preferred Certifications: | Race Director or Coach, formal training in DEIA |
The Hall of Fame Committee serves to recognize, honor, and commemorate those individuals, groups and entities that have demonstrated excellence in every aspect of multisport and inspire others to elevate their performance, participation, and involvement in multisport in their communities. The committee also supports the USAT Foundation, which is responsible for the annual Hall of Fame celebration.
Term Commitment | 3 years |
Desired Skill Set: | Deep knowledge and experience with triathlon and multisport athletes, coaches and events, especially knowledge of those individuals who have impacted the sport as competitors, coaches and contributors. Realistically this requires a lengthy history of participation and commitment to the sport. |
Anticipated Time Commitment for Members: | 20-30 hours during the year |
Preferred Certifications | None |
The National Coaching Committee promotes professionalism in multisport coaching and is the key advisory board to USAT Coaching Education Staff on any coaching matter.
Term Commitment: | 3 years |
Desired Skill Set: | Experience as a coach or professional athlete |
Anticipated Time Commitment for Members | 1 hour per month |
Preferred Certifications: | Pro athlete; Level I-III Coach |
The Paratriathlon Development Committee furthers the sport of paratriathlon through recruitment, education and outreach.
Term Commitment: | 3 years |
Desired Skill Set: | Knowledge of paratriathlon and all of the ways to build the sport in the USA |
Anticipated Time Commitment for Members: | 1 hour per month with potentially 10-20 additional hours per year |
Preferred Certifications: | Paratriathletes, para-certified coaches, race directors desiring to offer paratriathlon-friendly races, and funders/sponsors |
The Race Director Committee provides feedback, expertise, and positioning on USA Triathlon’s ideas, programs, and resources to assist USAT in its mission to grow the sport. This committee acts as an extension of USA Triathlon, helping our organization reach and engage new and existing Race Directors to build increased advocacy, understanding, education, and growth of the events and races in the sport that sanction with USA Triathlon. This committee takes responsibility for empowering, exposing, educating and engaging the Race Director and Multisport community, advocating for USA Triathlon’s mission, vision, programs, and values.
Term Commitment: | 3 years |
Desired Skill Set: | Certified Race Director |
Anticipated Time Commitment for Members: | 10 hours per year |
Preferred Certifications: | Certified Race Director, or a race director with Para, Offroad or Draft Legal specialization |