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Summary The Manager, Learning & Development supports the mission of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee by determining appropriate learning strategies for the organization and deploying professional training and development programs for the USOPC and key constituents. The responsibilities include conducting needs assessment, strategizing and implementing instructional design, and delivering custom content and the procurement of external training/facilitation as necessary. Other duties include designing individual development plans and conducting instrument-based assessments for high performers employed by the USOPC. The position reports to the Director, Talent Management on the People & Culture team. A successful candidate must be knowledgeable of best practices in learning and organizational effectiveness, and must be a customer-focused, consultative solution provider.  The Manager, Learning & Development should be a recognized subject matter expert in the areas of learning & development and career development.  The ideal candidate will possess and be able to train others in key business competencies. Duties & Responsibilities Learning & Development - 75% Determine learning and development strategy to ensure the required competencies and skills are deployed in the organization to accomplish business objectives. Selects training tools or training delivery mechanisms, based on the material being taught and the audience being targeted. Create original and engaging experiences for USOPC New Employee Training Camp. Deploy quarterly two-day Training Camp experiences, as well as supplemental training support from onboarding throughout first year for all regular full-time employees. Manage the training and development budget, allocating spend between courses and programs as appropriate. This includes administration of contracts and invoices. Maintain all elements related to Learning Management System (LMS) functionality, including but not limited to, content integrations and creation, curriculum programs, LMS structure, and reporting. Develop an annual training calendar and deploy courses to USOPC team members across multiple locations and constituents at the National Governing Bodies of sport. This includes all activities from initial needs assessment, course creation, materials preparation, post course evaluation analysis, and regular modification to programs to improve results as needed. Create and lead the execution of Games Staff training programs with multiple curricula to prepare team members and key constituents for deployment to the Summer, Winter, Pan American, ParaPan American, and Youth Olympic Games. Complete the instructional design process and create customized training courses to build specific competencies. Prepare multimedia training materials and deliver training in multiple formats including traditional, in-person classroom and web-based, distance learning. Materials also must be convertible to increase accessibility for sight, hearing, or physical disabilities. Perform specific internal team interventions as needed through facilitating in areas such as conflict resolution, team building, and/or skills training. Career Development - 10% Create and deploy career development resources and training sessions for all team members. Build out the Career Development Framework for implementation and use at all levels of the USOPC.  Customize training sessions based on team or individual needs as necessary. In collaboration with Manager, Performance Development & Engagement, consult with people managers on talent development matters and creation of development plans for team members. Develop and monitor metrics for evaluating career development training effectiveness in regard to employee engagement and retention. Perform additional administrative duties and other projects as required.  Minimum Qualifications Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience Specific degrees in Business, Organizational Management, or Human Resource Management preferred Licensure & Certification: Preferred Certifications: Instructional Design, Adult Learning Methods, SHRM or ATD designations. Experience: 5 years of experience in deploying training and talent development strategies for adult professionals 3-5 years of experience working with Learning Management Systems Experience with mentoring others, coaching team members, and leading project teams Skills: Proven ability to facilitate training in multiple formats, class sizes, and ability classifications Advanced proficiency in MS PowerPoint Intermediate proficiency in MS Word and Excel Experience in multiple presentation software and formats preferred Desired business competencies such as global mindset, team building, coaching, data analysis, digital/social media for commercial use, innovation, customer focus, organizational agility, or network management Strong communicator with excellent listening skills and who employs conscientious self-disclosure, establishes rapport with ease, and is able to influence others  Tools, Equipment, & Conditions Office environment in multi-story building Standard office equipment Must be able to travel approximately 10 – 25% annually Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform moderate physical activities Regular attendance at work is an essential job function Work Location Colorado Springs Downtown Headquarters  

Summary The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) is looking for a dynamic and servant leadership-oriented individual to lead and manage the USOPC training facilities where Olympic & Paralympic dreams begin, and talented athletes live and train. The USOPC has two Olympic and Paralympic Training Centers (OPTCs); one in Colorado Springs and one in Lake Placid.  Between these two locations, over 15,000 athletes train every year. In addition, we have partnerships with eleven Olympic & Paralympic Training Sites across the United States. The USOPC is seeking an individual with an athletes-first mindset who has extensive experience in sports administration, leadership, and management, and athletic training facility leadership to oversee all aspects of two training centers and partnership relationships with training sites.  Candidates for this position should have leadership and visionary capacity to further a unique and positive environment for Team USA athletes as they pursue their Olympic and Paralympic dreams.  The leader should have the ability to inspire the Team Behind the Team (our USOPC employees) to provide the best environment for athletes’ success on and off the field of play. Duties & Responsibilities Create a culture of passion, teamwork, support, innovation, and transparent communication throughout all aspects of the two OPTCs. Team USA athletes are striving to be the best in the world and fighting for 1/100th of a second in their pursuit of excellence. The Team Behind the Team strives to model that culture of excellence in their operations and management of our Training Centers. Lead a team of integrated functions at the CSOPTC while working with department leaders and the LPOPTC director to oversee the operations and service functions of both the OPTCs to include sport venues, food service, transportation, centralized scheduling, vehicle services, and operations functions. These functions work hand-in-hand with Sports Performance and Athlete Services including sports medicine, strength and conditioning, sport sciences, and high performance to provide the highest level of service to the athletes. In partnership with Sport Performance, work closely with various sport National Governing Bodies to ensure OPTCs are providing the optimum training and development environment for both resident athletes and the thousands of athletes that train at our facility through camps. Work closely with the high-performance teams regarding sport allocations and utilization of the CSOPTC and LPOPTC. Work in partnership with our high-performance teams to develop coordinated sport programming to leverage Olympic & Paralympic Training Sites to maximize training opportunities for Team USA athletes. Develop and oversee the operating budget for the CSOPTC and LPOPTC. Monitor financial performance of all departments to ensure budget compliance and operation within approved budget guidelines. Liaise with LPOPTC director on the training center’s financial performance. Work with department leaders for all personnel-related concerns at the CSOPTC to include staffing requisitions, job descriptions, and performance appraisals. Manage administrative requirements of team member matters, such as new hire selection, termination, and disciplinary actions. Analyze and recommend position changes or restructure as appropriate; work closely with the LPOPTC director on all staff-related changes, including requisitions, job descriptions, and performance appraisals. Oversee LPOPTC people matters regarding hiring, terminations, and disciplinary actions. Monitor athletes and programs to ensure they comply with OPTC policies and procedures and adhere to the OPTCs’ codes of conduct. Conduct appropriate follow up and closure of any infractions. Promote a healthy and safe living environment for all athletes; responsible for implementing all SafeSport activities at both OPTCs. Anticipate and act upon operational needs of the CSOPTC and liaise with the LPOPTC director in the areas of capital improvements, deferred maintenance, programming, and services. Recommend course of action to Chief of Business Operations. Serve as liaison to various USOPC Divisions on issues pertaining to the CSOPTC and LPOPTC. Work closely with High Performance Teams, International Relations, Facility Management, Risk Management, Legal, and Security to ensure that projects are appropriate, well-planned, and do not interfere with the mission of the training center. Provide leadership and oversight to the Team Behind the Team in Lake Placid and directly supervise the LPOPTC director. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in sports or business administration Master’s degree in Business Administration or Sports Management preferred Experience: 10+ years of leadership experience in an elite athlete training facility 5 years of experience working with a high-performance sports organization in the areas of training and competition Skills: Proficient in overall management, organization, administration, financial control, and personnel supervision Excellent oral and written communication skills, including public speaking experience Proven senior leadership capabilities Conflict mitigation and resolution Tools, Equipment, & Conditions Office environment in multi-story building on multi-building site Domestic and international travel Non-traditional hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays Regular attendance at work is an essential job function Work Location Colorado Springs Olympic & Paralympic Training Center

Summary The Network/Audio-Visual Engineer is a member of a team who is responsible for the evaluation, specification, implementation and maintenance of the USOPC’s network, telephony, collaboration, and audio-visual solutions. As a member of the infrastructure team, the Network/AV Engineer will evaluate, design, configure, and implement hardware and software components for cloud and on-premise LAN/WAN, voice, video, chat, instant messaging, and conference room technology solutions.  This person will also help to define strategy and maintenance routines as well as manage inventory and usage reporting.  Duties & Responsibilities Network & Telephony Services   Make recommendations for solving issues regarding technical performance of the USOPC network and phone systems, including response time, throughput, capacity, use analysis, for all components, including switches, routers, firewalls, VPN devices, servers, storage networks, PBXs, etc. Troubleshoot and resolve support requests and break/fix issues meeting due dates and SLAs. Requests may be from other IT team members, projects, or as escalations from the help desk.  Additionally, resolve high priority or critical issues when other IT team members are absent as necessary. Monitor and maintain network and telephone infrastructure components with a target of 99.999% uptime. Develop and maintain technical network and telephony designs, configurations, schematics, blueprints, and other documentation. Serve as a consultant for infrastructure projects requiring network, telephone, or collaboration technologies. Set proper expectations regarding capabilities and limitations.  Identify project risks and propose courses of action. Provide best practices and assist with architecting solutions in the areas of core routing and switching, call routing and PBX services, system monitoring, stability, and core network and telephony services. Communications & Collaboration Technologies Gather company requirements and anticipate future needs for communications and collaboration technologies including cloud and on-premise AV, voice, video, chat, instant messaging and conference room technology. Provide equipment and technology recommendations for approved projects. Evaluate and recommend technology solutions that meet company requirements and that enable company-wide collaboration and communication needs. Responsible for the installation, configuration, and deployment of communication and collaboration solutions and technologies. Maintain company communication and collaboration equipment and services through maintenance contracts, troubleshooting, and personal technical experience. Assists with preventive maintenance of all equipment and services. Maintain accurate equipment inventory. Develop and maintain technical drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, blueprints, and configurations for all communication and collaboration solutions including conference rooms design and implementation. Work with the AV Lead to provide annual refresh and upgrade proposals. Troubleshoot and repair communication and collaboration system components and as necessary works with vendors to coordinate warranty and offsite repairs. Responsible for break fix activities and support tickets assigned through the IT ticketing system.  Develop and maintain equipment end-user guides, troubleshooting instructions, and training guides for existing and new solutions. May assume the role of Project Manager on projects and live events. Responsible for all production elements involved with such events. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Required  Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field (Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, etc.) Licensure & Certification: Network and telephony service certifications preferred Network certifications such as Cisco CCNA preferred Collaboration tool certifications in the areas of SIP, Skype for Business, VOIP, etc. are desired Audio, video conferencing, or control equipment manufacturer certifications a plus. (BlueJeans Specialist, Polycom Certified Video Conferencing Engineer, Cisco Video Network Specialist) Experience: 3-5 years of networking and telephony experience. Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Demonstratable experience with operating systems hardware and software with an emphasis in communications and collaboration technology Experience responding to customer's service-related issues promptly including system installation, configuration, troubleshooting and repair Experience configuring and maintaining network technologies (WAN/LAN switching, routing, IP protocol, MPLS, VPN, etc.) Experience in network capacity planning On-prem PBX experience with focus on Avaya systems a plus Installing, supporting, maintaining, and troubleshooting room control systems, Polycom video conferencing systems, BlueJeans, WebEx, Zoom or other Web Conferencing experience Experience reading/interpreting wiring diagrams, schematics, and blueprints Skills: Exceptional network troubleshooting and problem isolation skills Understanding of and experience in IT network, telephony, and AV (OSI model, TCP/IP, LAN/WAN technologies, routing, switching, SIP, VOIP, H.264, H.323, etc.) Detailed knowledge of IP addressing, DNS, TCP, UDP, ICMP, and packet capture analysis Strong customer service skills Must be able to provide friendly customer service to all levels of customers Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines, and priorities Proficient in Office 365, Visio, and other productivity tools Proven ability to plan and complete projects and execute on specific tasks Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent written and oral communication skills Tools, Equipment, & Conditions Must be willing to work after hours and on weekends as necessary for systems upgrades, maintenance, and break / fix Ability to share after-hours on call duties with other team members Personal computers and network/telephony diagnostic equipment Office environment, multi-level building on multi-building site Extensive us of fingers/hands, some bending and lifting up to 50lbs Some travel, both domestically and internationally Regular attendance at work is an essential job function Work Location Colorado Springs Downtown Headquarters  

This opportunity is available only to current Team Behind the Team members currently working for the USOPC. If you have a question about your status, check with your supervisor. Summary Team USA is looking for an analytical project manager, process optimizer, and business operations professional who works across diverse partner groups within Sport Performance & NGB Services to design, develop, and deliver innovative solutions to address strategic business challenges. Must be capable of building and executing simple, clear systems to improve our core business operations. This position works closely with the Senior Director, Sport Business Operations and the Sport Performance & NGB Services leadership team to define and document policies and deploy process improvement methodologies and technologies across the division. This position champions creative and innovative thinking to maximize operating capabilities so that business operations are more effective, more efficient, and better serve athletes and NGBs. Duties & Responsibilities Systems and Data Management 40% Responsible for the continued advancement, innovation, and integration of the division’s core business systems. Stay up-to-date on the latest process and IT advancements to automate and modernize systems. Create and implement efficiencies within current processes and systems to optimize effectiveness. Serve as the representative in organizational discussions regarding changes to technologies, representing the interests of Sport Performance & NGB Services and the integrity of existing systems. Maintain and expand IT and team member relationships through delivery of high-quality insights and trusted partnerships. Manage daily administration and support of database tools (CRM/Portal) including: importing data; managing profiles and roles; customizing objects, fields, record types, page layouts, workflows, and validations; and developing customized reports and dashboards. Assist, empower, and support team members to give them the training and tools necessary to clearly define challenges, make data-driven decisions, and leverage technology tools. Contribute to the formulation of messaging storylines and structure arguments to create effective communications. Confidently communicate data and findings to enable insight development. Develop clear supporting evidence in charts and graphs. Process Improvement & Change Management 30% Standardize and improve the way our business processes operate, information is captured, and our teams work together to ensure we run an effective, efficient, and accurate business operations. Lead the Sport Performance process improvement teams. Help manage the change program with an understanding of the implications the new strategy will have on the day-to-day, cross-functional operations of a business. Develop best practice methodologies and document current and improved processes that support consistency, transparency, and effective change management. Independently identify, structure, and solve problems from beginning to end. Identify obstacles to success; develop and implement strategies to overcome obstacles. Project Management 30%   Perform all phases of the project management cycle (Initiate, Plan, Execute, Monitor & Control, Close) for assigned or identified projects within the division. Define project success criteria and disseminate to involved parties throughout project life cycle. Determine project resource mix and overall expenditure plan. Ensure all projects remain on budget, on schedule and deliver desired outcomes. Lead the development of project-related documentation and disseminate to involved parties throughout project life cycle. Design surveys, prepare and conduct interviews, facilitate group meetings, and focus groups. Monitor, track, and control outcomes to resolve issues, conflicts, dependencies, and critical path deliverables. Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and formulate contingency plans to overcome project obstacles and risks as necessary. Perform other duties as assigned.  Minimum Qualifications Required Education: Bachelor’s degree with a preferred emphasis in Sports Management, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or Statistics, or equivalent work experience Licensure & Certification: PMP, Agile, or Six Sigma certifications preferred Experience: 5+ years of experience in sport management, project management, consulting, corporate strategy, business planning, business analytics, or other related fields Skills: Ability to serve as an authentic, reliable, trusted resource Ability to provide tangible solutions that are valuable to customers and clients Ability to foster a culture of ongoing growth and learning Ability to adapt approach to the ongoing and ever-changing needs of the organization and individual Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office software with excellent skills in Excel Proven relationship skills and highly effective at resolving conflicts Ability to handle highly confidential materials with discretion Tools, Equipment, &  Conditions   Standard office equipment and computer Access to onsite telecommunications equipment, fax machine, copier Office environment in a multi-story building on a multi-building site

USA Cycling is the national governing body for the sport of cycling and oversees the disciplines of road, track, mountain bike, cyclocross and BMX. With a mission to develop the sport of cycling in the United States and to achieve sustained international racing success, USA Cycling supports cyclists at all levels, from those just beginning in the sport and participating in fun rides to seasoned professionals. The organization not only identifies, develops, and selects cyclists to represent the United States in international competition, but also supports amateur bike racing through grassroots development programs and the provision of critical infrastructure to run organized racing. By joining USA Cycling, you will be able apply your individual talent and passion to our mission and shape the future of our organization! We are retiring our existing legacy systems and building new customer products from the ground up with new technologies and UX design. It’s the perfect time to play a key role in creating the next generation of products that serve the cycling community.  As part of the team, you will manage an internal team of developers and our many partners; and contribute your own broad technical skills that span the development lifecycle across all projects. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of development experience and 2-3 years as a technical lead or manager.   The Technology Manager will be responsible for the following:  o   Oversee and contribute the development of USA Cycling’s new suite of products and tools being developed using Laravel (4.1 – 5.*), MySQL, jQuery and JavaScript (Angular) o   Execution of full delivery (designing, developing, coding, testing, debugging and documenting) of applications to satisfy business requirements o   Scrum/agile objectives, processes and procedures  o   Collaborate with existing USAC business teams to align on product roadmaps o   Integrate with and support of CRM, BI, and POS technologies o   Provide technology leadership in systems, application, and database architecture o   Require compliance and consistency in code management and dev ops processes   o   Perform these and other duties as assigned   Qualifications  o   Experience leading a team of developers o   Experience with planning/architecting software projects from conception to completion  o   Experience building web applications with PHP 5.5 – 7.x and Laravel framework  o   Experience building and interacting with RESTful APIs o   Ability to manage and design MySQL and other databases o   Experience working in and managing AWS environments o   Management of Next-Gen JavaScript tools (Angular, React, Vue and Foundation)  o   Managing source code using git or other similar VCS o   Experience with Financial systems o   Implementing user interfaces using next-gen JavaScript tools (Angular, React, Vue, and Foundation) o   Managing source code using git or other similar VCS o   Comfortable with the concepts and creation of automated tests (TDD, integration testing, etc.) o   Practical experience with HTML5 and CSS3 o   Comfortable using CSS preprocessors (SASS, SCSS, Less) o   A continuous learner with a proven track record of innovation and creativity Qualities   o   Thrive on responsibility and display a passion for quality results o   Ability to think critically about prioritization decisions and make smart trade-offs o   A continuous learner with a proven track record of innovation and creativity o   Positive, can-do attitude with ability to be creative in overcoming resource limitations. o   Power to manage relationships between internal and external staff to foster collaboration. o   Willingness to work non-traditional work hours including some weekends and holidays.   Preferred    o   Strong peer code review and debugging skills o   Analytics implementation including tagging structures, Google Tag Manager and Analytics, custom analytics implementation  o   Experience creating accurate project estimates and ability to collaborate with Product Managers to develop road maps o   Experience implementing and working with 3rd party CMS platforms  o   Experience with eCommerce or POS products (Shopify, Magento, Netsuite eCommerce) o   Experience with Financial systems o   Knowledge of Composer, Docker, and package management procedures o   Knowledge of WCAG accessibility standards and best practices o   Knowledge and experience with iOS and Google Play environments Education                                                                                                    o   Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience Experience   o   A minimum of 5 years of experience working as part of a team or leading a team on medium-to-large scale applications. Software Utilized o   Laravel (4.1 – 5.*), Angular, and MySQL & 3rd party POS, CRM, and BI products Travel o   Less than 10%    Compensation and Benefits o   This is a full-time exempt position based in Colorado Springs, CO.  o   Compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications. o   Comprehensive benefits package (Medical/Dental/Vision/403b/Health Savings Account) available the first day of the month after your hire date. We encourage our staff to share our love of cycling in one of the top cities to live in the United States! When you aren't able to ride in the sunshine 300 days per year, we have an indoor fitness center to ensure you maintain good health. We invite you to explore our creative work environment and inclusive culture.     USA Cycling is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

About USA Triathlon At USA Triathlon, we believe that life is better when you swim, bike and run. USA triathlon is the largest multisport organization in the world and the Olympic and Paralympic National Governing Body (NGB) for the sport of triathlon and all things multisport. We spend every day thinking about ways to grow and support the sport. We’re building the most innovative service organization in sports and transforming lives by inspiring participation to help communities become healthier. We also represent our country at the highest levels of international competition, striving to win medals with class and integrity.   We are defining the modern-day NGB, and innovation is our strategy. We do this by listening, collaborating and adapting our existing model.  Service leadership, performance excellence, collaboration, and diversity and inclusion are central to our core values.    We are also all about going above and beyond to serve the triathlon community, and we work equally hard to serve our teammates. We are committed to being the best place to work in the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic movement by focusing on hiring, training and promoting talented, dedicated, passionate individuals who want to get better every day. We have unlimited vacation, 100% paid medical benefits, a micro gym on-site, access to the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center and more.   Come to Colorado Springs, rated as the “most desirable place to live in the U.S. In 2018” by a U.S. News & World Report survey! Be part of the Olympic & Paralympic movement. Hone your skills and expertise while creating opportunities for triathletes to live their best lives.   We hope you are ready for a fulfilling challenge.    Title Financial Controller Reports To Chief of Staff  Summary/Objective Be the first Financial Controller at USA Triathlon. The Financial Controller is responsible for the overall management and supervision of the organization’s financial operations, including accounting, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, cash and investment management, purchasing, financial policies and procedures, and property management. The Financial Controller will be responsible for building and analyzing short- and long-term financial models for the organization, business units, and the tenant occupied owned building, as well as developing scenarios and forecasts to support growth initiatives. The Financial Controller will lead planning and analytics processes, calculating the monetary effects of potential business decisions, and serve as a strategic partner and key advisor for the executive leadership team.  The ideal candidate will have experience proactively identifying and minimizing risk by implementing internal controls and ensuring appropriate policies and procedures are followed; auditing processes and systems to ensure operational efficiencies; and implementing change management practices.   Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Deliver accurate and timely financial projections, forecasts, and analysis of relevant financial and operational information as required for the executive leadership team Development of all budgets, forecasts and supporting analysis, requiring the ability to build and maintain sophisticated Excel financial models Lead financial planning and analysis activities, including financial reporting, consistent with USAT’s strategic plan, and short and long-term goals and priorities Utilize data analysis and leverage business intelligence to inform organizational decisions Partner with leadership team in taking an idea from concept to creation, formulating an effective financial strategy Work across all teams, programs and operations to help optimize financial performance and efficiencies and evaluate current spending to drive resource optimization ·        Responsible for assessing and optimizing all existing financial systems, identifying and implementing improved financial technology solutions when necessary, and leading financial reporting requirements with our membership system and registration partners ·        Develop and oversee a comprehensive tax strategy, implementation and collection ·        Lead special finance projects  Competencies: Proven ability to act as a senior partner and advisor by demonstrating outstanding financial analysis, communications, interpretation, and scenario planning skills  Solid understanding of key accounting concepts and practices High level of integrity and dependability  Self-starter with a strong sense of urgency, solutions orientated, and ability to manage conflicting priorities Experience building processes and reporting from scratch Willingness to go the extra mile, manage own workload, and work overtime as needed Proven leader that can motivate, manage, and maximize capacity of a team Education and/or Experience: BS in Finance, Economics, Accounting, and/or Mathematics (CPA, MBA and/or CFA a plus) 10+ years of progressive experience in high level financial analysis and/or reporting positions Non-Profit experience helpful Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills required Benefits: Competitive Salary and Bonus 100% employer-paid benefits for the employee: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance 401k 5% match Paid parental leave Unlimited Vacation and Summer Fridays Health and Wellness programs Casual Office Atmosphere Company Sponsored Events & Team Building Experiences About USA Triathlon: USA Triathlon is proud to serve as the National Governing Body for triathlon, as well as duathlon, aquathlon, aquabike, winter triathlon, off-road triathlon and paratriathlon in the United States. Founded in 1982, USA Triathlon sanctions more than 4,300 events and connects with more than 400,000 members each year, making it the largest multisport organization in the world. In addition to its work at the grassroots level with athletes, coaches, and race directors — as well as the USA Triathlon Foundation — USA Triathlon provides leadership and support to elite athletes competing at international events, including International Triathlon Union (ITU) World Championships, Pan American Games and the Olympic and Paralympic Games. USA Triathlon is a proud member of the ITU and the United States Olympic Committee (USOC).