Athlete Development Committee Chair
Update August 2012

The Athletes Development Committee is a permanent committee pursuant to Article XVI, Section 1 of the USFS by-laws. Chair is appointed by the President based on the recommendation of the Nominating Committee and the committee includes the chairs of the following committees: Athletes Advisory (plus two additional athletes) Coaches, Dance, International, Pairs, Parents, Singles, Sports Sciences and Medicine.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of programs to bring identified athletes to their full potential consistent with the spirit of the rules, regulations and goals of USFS
  • Develop an overall plan to consolidate the various athlete development programs for the greatest utilization of financial and human resources and rank these programs in order of importance.
  • Work with Membership and Headquarters to develop programs that retain athletes beyond their competitive careers
  • Work with the treasurer in determining budgets for all programs within each of the above listed committees
  • Initiate and hold conference calls and meetings to develop programs

Member of:

  • Committees as designated and selected

Reports to: Group Coordinator, Athlete Services and the athletes

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Current or recent past competitive skater elected by the Athletes and have represented the U.S. in an international figure skating competition
  • Excellent knowledge of all disciplines of skating

Recommended:

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Comprehensive computer skills
  • Strong understanding of athlete development programs
  • Understanding of the governance structure of USFS
  • Current involvement in USFS
  • Committee Chair of at least one committee listed at the top of the page

Expected Time Commitment: Attendance at Governing Council (3-4 days), monthly conference calls (1-2 hours); availability to answer phone calls and e-mails and network with the athletes, headquarters and chairs of the other committee chairs (10-15 hours/month)