National Men’s Team Coach Position Opening

POSITION TITLE:  National Men’s Team Coach

SUMMARY: 
Part time position for providing coaching services to National Men’s Team members during training camps and competitions based on the national team program budget.
The applicants should be US residents or have a working visa for US.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Prepare the National Men’s Team’s training program based on the USATT approved budget. 
• Coordinate the individual training of the National Men’s Team’s members  
• Provide coaching during the training camps and International Competitions and ensure that Code of Conduct expectations and guidelines are followed.
• Coordinate the logistics of the trips with USATT HQ.
• Coaching the Men’s team at Olympic and Pan Am Games pending USOC/USATT selection procedure/approval and background check.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Coaching certification/degree recognized by USATT
• Proven track record in the development of athletes, strength in strategic and tactical coaching at the international level, elite training techniques, organizational expertise, and leadership skills.
• In addition, candidates are expected to have a thorough understanding of basic sport psychology, exercise psychology, nutrition, sports first aid, and biomechanics.
• Knowledge and acceptance of USATT’s, and USOC’s organizational roles and abilities.
• Knowledge of ITTF rules and regulations.

POSITION REPORTS TO:   

Please send applications and resumes to:

Teodor Gheorghe
USATT Technical/High Performance Director

USA Table Tennis
One Olympic Plaza
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Fax: 719-632-6071
Doru@usatt.org

Deadline for resume submission:   May 29, 2009

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, age, handicap, or veteran status.  All qualified applicants will be given equal opportunity.  Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.