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 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
Openings One (1) non-athlete position; Two (2) athlete positions Term Initial term ending 12/31/26
USA Climbing is currently seeking one (1) non-athlete candidate and two (2) athlete candidates 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 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 Charter
Openings One (1) non-athlete position; One (1) athlete position Term Initial term ending 12/31/28
USA Climbing is currently seeking one athlete candidate and one non-athlete candidate to serve on its Ethics Committee.
View the Ethics Committee Charter
USA Climbing is currently seeking one (1) athlete candidate to serve on its Judicial Committee.
View the Judicial Committee Charter
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. See bylaws for partial terms.
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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