At USA Climbing, our mission is to support the well-being, development, and competitive excellence of our athletes as we advance the accessibility and growth of the climbing community nationwide. To advance this mission, the organization has the tremendous benefit of drawing on the diverse experience and guidance offered by the volunteer members of the Board of Directors, Board Committees, Operating Committees, and Athletes’ Advisory Committee.
If you are interested in strengthening and shaping the future of USA Climbing, we invite you to apply to serve as a volunteer on the Board of Directors, a Committee, or a Task Force. We need you.
All open positions are listed below. Solicitations will remain open until filled.
To apply or learn more, please contact the representative below. When applying, please include a Letter of Interest (LOI), the position(s) you are seeking, and your resume. Please include your full name and contact information, USAC member number, history of participation, support of USA Climbing, and any other information relevant to your experience or background in the context of the position(s) you seek.
For all positions, please send to:
Avery Cook Chair, USA Climbing Nominating Committee avery@usaclimbing.org
Openings One (1) athlete position Term Initial term ending 12/31/28
The Audit & Compensation Committee plays a critical role in keeping USA Climbing functioning through the oversight of USA Climbing’s fiscal activities and performance. The committee has responsibility for financial reporting and related internal controls, risk, independent and internal auditors, and reviews and makes recommendations related to USA Climbing’s annual budget. The committee also benchmarks and makes recommendations to the Board on President & CEO compensation and annual performance review process.
The Committee meets a minimum of four times per year, with additional meetings as needed. Meetings are typically 90 minutes.
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee provides research, recommendations, and policy guidance for the organization. Through their collaborative efforts, as well as their diverse backgrounds, experiences and involvement in the sport, the committee seeks to provide sound guidance for the organization in the areas of diversity, equity and inclusion.
The Committee meets approximately once per month with an average of 4-5 hours of monthly volunteer committee work.
Openings One (1) athlete position Term Initial term ending 12/31/25
As an operational committee of USA Climbing, the purpose of the Judges Committee is to advance the development of individuals as judges for all USA Climbing sanctioned competitions. The Committee is responsible for providing an educational and operational foundation for all aspects of judging at USA Climbing sanctioned competitions that meets USA Climbing’s strategic objectives. The Committee’s activities specifically include the ongoing development and implementation of the Judge Certification Program, with the intention of increasing the number of trained and certified judges for all Regional, Divisional, and National USA Climbing competitions.
The committee meets approximately every other week for one hour.
Operational Committees are appointed by the President & CEO of USA Climbing. Term lengths are two (2)-years, from Jan 1 of even years with a limit of four (4) consecutive two (2)-year terms.
As an operational committee of USA Climbing, the goal of the Routesetting Committee is to develop the very best routesetters and routesetting program by identifying and implementing current trends nationally and internationally into US routesetting education and competitions. Under the guidance and oversight of staff, the Routesetting Committee provides an educational and operational foundation for all routesetting matters to meet the strategic objectives of USA Climbing.
Time commitment varies based on projects being completed, but committee meetings generally take place every other week for one hour. Additional tasks may take as much as two hours weekly.
Openings Two (2) athlete positions Term Initial term ending 12/31/25
The Coaches Committee is an Advisory Committee whose members are appointed by the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of USA Climbing, in accordance with Article 9 of the USA Climbing Bylaws (the “Bylaws”). The goal of the Committee is to educate and organize coaches in an effort to raise the level of coaching in competition climbing in the USA and among US coaches in international competition.
The Committee meets virtually a minimum of six times per year.
The candidate’s first term will serve as a partial term, with eligibility to serve four additional two-year terms.
Operational Committees are appointed by the President & CEO of USA Climbing. Term lengths are two (2) years, from Jan 1 of even years with a limit of four (4) consecutive two (2)- year terms.
The Medical Committee shall assist and support the development, implementation, and evaluation of medical-related programs for USA Climbing, including, but not limited to, Paraclimbing classification and care, injury reporting protocol and review, athlete development protocols, and creation of policies and procedures for care of all USA Climbing athletes. The committee will use a multidisciplinary approach to develop and implement policies and protocols designed for athlete safety in all aspects of medical care.
The Committee meets at least four meetings per year and other meetings as necessary.
Openings Two (2) athlete positions in Para Climbing Term initial term ending 12/31/25
The Committee is responsible for providing recommendations for rules, policies, procedures, and programs that affect USA Climbing’s Para Climbing series.
The Para Climbing Committee meets at least 6 times per year.
The Rules Committee, under the guidance and oversight of staff, is responsible for creating clear and concise rules through collaborative discussion that meets the strategic objectives of USA Climbing.
The Rules Committee will meet a minimum of once quarterly.
Openings Two (2) Para Climbing athlete positions (10 Year and 10 Year +) Term Initial term ending 12/31/25
The Committee is responsible for providing guidance on the development of selection procedures that affect fulfillment of quota by USA Climbing athletes to international competitions. The Committee may perform such functions on its own initiative or upon the request of the Board, CEO or VP of Sport (or equivalent).
The Team Selection Committee meets at least four meetings per year and other meetings as necessary.
Openings One (1) non-athlete position Term Initial term ending 12/31/26
The Nominating Committee plays a critical role in keeping USA Climbing functioning. The Committee meets as needed throughout the year primarily to identify and evaluate prospective candidates for the USA Climbing Board of Directors, Board Committees, and Operational Committees. Committee work is heaviest in the fall in preparation for any Board and committee terms that cycle to an end on December 31 of any given year; committee work also falls as needed to fill positions vacated at other times of the year.
The candidate’s first term will serve as a partial term, with eligibility to serve two additional four-year terms.
Openings One (1) non-athlete position Term Initial term ending 12/31/28
USA Climbing is currently seeking two candidates to serve on its Judicial Committee.
Openings One (1) non-athlete position Term Initial term ending 12/31/25
Thank you for your support! USA Climbing supports diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms and strives to incorporate DEI principles into all it does.
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