NOTE: This is a part-time position with U.S. Association of Blind Athletes based at Turnstone in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Job Title: USA Goalball Resident Program Coordinator

Reports To: Director Sport Performance

Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana

Part-Time Contractor: 15 hours/week

Major Roles and Responsibilities

Serves as Head Coach for the USA Goalball resident program in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Oversight and Management of day-to-day training of resident athletes
Works collaboratively with Performance Service Providers
Including but not limited to; sport dietician, sport psychologist, strength and conditioning coach, athletic trainer, as well as the head coaches for the Men’s and Women’s National Teams
Works to support USABA Admin staff
Provides timely expenses, budget reporting, safety requirements, strategic planning, and updates on the program as requested
Supports the goals and initiatives of the USA Goalball Program
Co-curates content for Coach Education, Goalball Club Development, and Referee Education
Collaborates with USABA to track potential players for the development player pool and short term resident stays
Create and implement a periodization model reflecting performance and development requirements in conjunction with the applicable head coach for all resident athletes
Support the creation of better playing environments at a domestic level
Produce clear and concise reports tracking Women’s National Team athletes
Evaluate and report on the effectiveness of the program and monitor trends to make program improvements as needed
Coordinates lunches for the athletes Monday thru Friday when athletes are in town and not traveling to camp or competition
Provides a healthy, safe, and holistic training environment that cultivates a gold medal mindset and whole athlete wellness

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher
5+ years coaching goalball at the highest level and working collaboratively with other sport performance specialists for athlete development
Strong leadership skills and ability to solve problems and execute decisions under pressure
Capable of working in a fast-paced and demanding environment
Must be able to connect “micro” details to the “macro” vision and mission
Excellent written and verbal communication combined with a professional demeanor
Able and willing to work non-traditional hours, including weekends, early mornings, or evenings, and holidays as needed
Experience working with people with visual impairments or adaptive sports
Working knowledge of higher-level concepts of goalball game tactics, strategy and athlete development
Ability to think outside the box to achieve goals of the program and personal athlete goals
Pass a bi-annual background check and complete the yearly SafeSport Training

Interested applicants should send their Resume and Cover letter to Amanda Duke Boulet with the subject title “USA Goalball Resident Program Coordinator”