Manager, Athlete Programs

Team Usa Athlete Development & Engagement Manager

Are you mission-driven and passionate about helping others succeed?

Do you strive to lead, follow, and act with integrity?

Are you the one who honors your commitments?

Is building trusting relationships an integral part of why you do what you do?

Do you push limits and challenge the status quo?

If you answered YES, keep reading to discover how you can significantly contribute to Team USA's success!

The USOPC Athlete Development & Engagement team is seeking a strategic, creative relationship builder who keeps an athlete-first mindset at the forefront of all decisions. The Manager will oversee the strategic implementation and daily operations of the USOPC Athlete Fellowship Program. The role will manage program logistics, support athlete fellows, and ensure professional development opportunities are maximized, contributing to the fellows' successful transition to long-term employment within the Movement and beyond.

The Manager, Athlete Programs is also responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of innovative learning, leadership, career readiness, and professional development opportunities that empower Team USA athletes to thrive in sport, work, and life. Through data-informed decision-making, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration, the Manager advances programs that enhance athlete engagement, well-being, and long-term success.

Here’s how you’ll have an impact:

Athlete Fellowship Program Leadership

• Lead the strategic planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of the USOPC Athlete Fellowship Program, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and athlete career transition objectives.
• Partner closely with People & Culture and hiring departments to coordinate recruitment, selection, placement, onboarding, and rotational experiences for Athlete Fellows.
• Develop and execute recruitment and promotional strategies that maximize awareness and attract a diverse, qualified applicant pool.
• Serve as the primary program point of contact for Athlete Fellows, providing guidance, resources, and support throughout the fellowship experience.
• Facilitate fellowship onboarding, orientation, cohort engagement activities, and professional development programming.
• Maintain regular touchpoints with Fellow People Leaders to address programmatic challenges, monitor fellow progress, and support successful departmental placements.
• Coordinate monthly cohort meetings, career development workshops, and networking opportunities that strengthen fellow engagement and career readiness.
• Build and sustain relationships with current and prospective fellowship host departments, donors, and external partners to enhance program impact and sustainability.

Athlete Learning, Development & Career Readiness

• Strategize, create, and implement athlete learning, leadership development, career readiness, and professional development programs designed to engage Team USA athletes in educational and workforce development opportunities.
• Design and develop engaging learning experiences and programs, including in-person, virtual, and self-paced offerings.
• Conduct athlete and stakeholder needs assessments to identify development gaps and opportunities across the athlete population.
• Collaborate with National Governing Bodies (NGBs), educational institutions, employers, and external partners to expand access to learning and career development opportunities.
• Work with Athlete Outreach & Engagement to align engagement strategies and increase awareness, participation, and utilization of athlete development resources.
• Serve as the primary resource for connecting athletes to educational opportunities, workforce development programs, and career pathways.

Program Evaluation, Analytics & Reporting

• Utilize dashboards, athlete data, and program metrics to identify service gaps and inform strategic decision-making.
• Establish evaluation frameworks to measure participation, engagement, learning outcomes, athlete satisfaction, career readiness, and employment outcomes.
• Collect, analyze, and communicate program impact data and insights to leadership, donors, and key stakeholders.
• Coordinate…