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    We Can't Climb Without You

    Get Involved
    We Can't Climb Without You

    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.

     

    Join us.

     

    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.

    JOIN US

    TO APPLY OR LEARN MORE, please contact the representatives 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 Non-Athlete Positions, please send to:

    Avery Cook
    Chair, USA Climbing Nominating Committee
    avery@usaclimbing.org

    For Athlete Positions, please send to:

    Danny Popowski
    Chair, USA Climbing Athletes’ Advisory Committee
    athletes@usaclimbing.org

     

    Current Openings as of 8/28/2024

    • Status Current candidates in review; open until filled
      Term Initial term ending 12/31/26, with potential eligibility for one additional four (4)-year term, if renewed

      USA Climbing relies on the Board of Director’s collaborative efforts, as well as their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and involvement in the sport, to provide sound policy guidance and strategic direction for the organization.

      Currently, USA Climbing is reviewing candidates for one new Director position to help further the mission of USA Climbing. Desired attributes may include, but are not limited to, expertise in sponsorship, sales, fundraising, governance, marketing and media, and interest in Olympic sport. The Board encourages those with unique skillsets and a passion for the sport of competition climbing to apply.

      More information on the USA Climbing Board of Directors can be found in the USA CLIMBING BYLAWS.

    • Openings One (1) Independent position, One (1) athlete position
      Term Initial term ending 12/31/26

      USA Climbing is currently seeking one (1) independent candidate and one (1) athlete candidate to serve on its Nominating Committee.  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.

      VIEW THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE CHARTER

    • Openings One (1) position
      Term Initial term ending 12/31/26

      USA Climbing is currently seeking one (1) candidate to serve on its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee. The 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.

      VIEW THE DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE CHARTER

    • Openings One (1) athlete position
      Term Initial term ending 12/31/26

      USA Climbing is currently seeking one (1) athlete candidate to serve on its Athlete Safety Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to make recommendations to USA Climbing staff and Board of Directors for policies and procedures aimed at protecting all members of USAC from abuse of any kind in the sport. The Committee reviews matters recommended to it by the Board or CEO, taking into account all applicable regulations from the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, the US Center for SafeSport, and other related legislation.

      Virtual meetings are held monthly, currently on the 2nd Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time for one hour. Strict confidentiality is required and Committee members are required to sign a non-disclosure agreement.

      VIEW THE ATHLETE SAFETY COMMITTEE CHARTER

    • Openings One (1) athlete position
      Term
      Initial term ending 12/31/26

      USA Climbing is currently seeking one (1) athlete candidate to serve on its Judicial Committee.

      VIEW THE JUDICIAL COMMITTEE CHARTER

    Board of Directors

    Status Current candidates in review; open until filled
    Term Initial term ending 12/31/26, with potential eligibility for one additional four (4)-year term, if renewed

    USA Climbing relies on the Board of Director’s collaborative efforts, as well as their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and involvement in the sport, to provide sound policy guidance and strategic direction for the organization.

    Currently, USA Climbing is reviewing candidates for one new Director position to help further the mission of USA Climbing. Desired attributes may include, but are not limited to, expertise in sponsorship, sales, fundraising, governance, marketing and media, and interest in Olympic sport. The Board encourages those with unique skillsets and a passion for the sport of competition climbing to apply.

    More information on the USA Climbing Board of Directors can be found in the USA CLIMBING BYLAWS.

    Nominating Committee

    Openings One (1) Independent position, One (1) athlete position
    Term Initial term ending 12/31/26

    USA Climbing is currently seeking one (1) independent candidate and one (1) athlete candidate to serve on its Nominating Committee.  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.

    VIEW THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE CHARTER

    Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee

    Openings One (1) position
    Term Initial term ending 12/31/26

    USA Climbing is currently seeking one (1) candidate to serve on its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee. The 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.

    VIEW THE DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE CHARTER

    Athlete Safety Committee

    Openings One (1) athlete position
    Term Initial term ending 12/31/26

    USA Climbing is currently seeking one (1) athlete candidate to serve on its Athlete Safety Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to make recommendations to USA Climbing staff and Board of Directors for policies and procedures aimed at protecting all members of USAC from abuse of any kind in the sport. The Committee reviews matters recommended to it by the Board or CEO, taking into account all applicable regulations from the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, the US Center for SafeSport, and other related legislation.

    Virtual meetings are held monthly, currently on the 2nd Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time for one hour. Strict confidentiality is required and Committee members are required to sign a non-disclosure agreement.

    VIEW THE ATHLETE SAFETY COMMITTEE CHARTER

    Judicial Committee

    Openings One (1) athlete position
    Term
    Initial term ending 12/31/26

    USA Climbing is currently seeking one (1) athlete candidate to serve on its Judicial Committee.

    VIEW THE JUDICIAL COMMITTEE CHARTER

    JOIN US

    TO APPLY OR LEARN MORE, please contact the representatives 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 Non-Athlete Positions, please send to:

    Avery Cook
    Chair, USA Climbing Nominating Committee
    avery@usaclimbing.org

    For Athlete Positions, please send to:

    Danny Popowski
    Chair, USA Climbing Athletes’ Advisory Committee
    athletes@usaclimbing.org

     

    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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