Careers

At USA Weightlifting, we believe the barbell is for everyone. Our sport is for the competitive weightlifter, the athlete whose second sport is weightlifting, and anyone who wants to be stronger for life. We serve a vibrant and thriving community of athletes, coaches, officials, clubs and community-based organizations who share our passion for the barbell and the strength it can help unlock.

We are a well-connected team that is committed to clean sport, innovation, empowering athlete voices, and diversity, equity and inclusion. Our work with each other is defined by our core values of service, empathy, teamwork, integrity, inclusion and structure. If you excel in a team of competitive high performers who are committed to serving and succeeding with integrity, then USA Weightlifting may be the place for you and your talents.

USA Weightlifting is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, national origin or any other characteristic protected by law.

Compliance Manager

• The Compliance Manager is a dedicated process and systems person who plays a critical role in delivering USAW’s operational excellence. This team member creates and manages systems to ensure USAW complies with a range of regulatory requirements and operational best practices for Olympic and Paralympic National Governing Bodies. This includes serving as USAWs primary liaison and manager for all U.S Center for SafeSport matters and audits, leading USAW’s response to bi-annual audits from the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee and executing USAW’s ethics and grievances procedures for members. 

Contract Course Instructor

• USA Weightlifting seeks highly qualified instructors for USAW Level 1 coaching courses who are knowledgeable in the fields of weightlifting, training plan design, and strength training. Ideal candidates have five or more years of relevant coaching experience in weightlifting, strength and conditioning, or sports performance. They demonstrate the ability to coach athletes in the sport of weightlifting and/or coach the weightlifting movements in a strength and conditioning or sport setting. Must have a positive, inclusive, and welcoming disposition and excellent oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills. Candidates should be invested in the growth of the sport of weightlifting and committed to teaching and mentoring those who attend USAW coach education courses.  This is a contracted position that requires the ability to work weekends and may require travel.

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