High Performance

An Intern in the High Performance Department is responsible for the following:

Assist the Director in the following areas/tasks:

• Oversight of USATF’s High Performance programs, consisting of 60-plus Committee programs, with a budget of $700,000.
• Preparation of program and financial reports on USATFs High Performance Relay program, with a budget of $110,000.
• Research and preparation of reports, charts and budgets for USATFs submission to the U.S. Olympic Committee of its 2009-2012 High Performance Plan.
• Maintain records of USA track & field athlete’s performances and earnings at IAAF Grand Prix and Championships meets/events.
• Oversight of USATF High Performance sponsored/supported track meets.
• Work on the NACAC Under-23 Championships track meet. Assist the High Performance Programs Coordinator in the following areas/tasks:

Assist the High Performance Programs Coordinator in the following areas/tasks:

• Oversight of the USA Junior National Championships in late June.
• Managing the Date of Birth Verification Process for the USA Junior National Championships.
• Junior Team sign-up at the USA Junior National Championships.
• Oversight of USATF Coaching Education programs and schools.
• Working with members of USA Track & Field's High Performance Team on the planning and operation of competitions and related events.
• Assisting in all areas of Coaches Education, Development, Junior National and Elite training camps.

Requirements for the position include:

• Computer proficient, especially in MS applications including Access, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Sports background, preferably in track & field or cross-country.
• Energetic self-starter.
• Detail oriented.

Note: All interns with USA Track & Field receive either a stipend or school credit as well as parking assistance.