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US Equestrian Seeks Applicants for Vaulting Director of Performance

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Mar 23, 2018, 8:26 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian (USEF) is seeking applicants for the Vaulting Director of Performance. This individual will work as a consultant, in partnership with the Vaulting Sport Committee (VSC) and USEF Director of Vaulting, to develop, articulate, and implement a vaulting pathway that will develop and deliver sustained success at the international level across all vaulting disciplines and age categories.

Qualified applicants are expected to present a draft plan and vision for sustainable international success for the U.S. Vaulting Team as part of the interview process. Applicants are also expected to have an understanding of the needs of athletes involved in elite and development programs, and must have the skills and abilities essential for leading and motivating athletes, coaches, and their support teams. While not a prerequisite of the position, an understanding of U.S. vaulting is preferable. Verbal and written fluency in English is required.

Core Requirements of the USEF Vaulting Director of Performance position include:

  • Ability to work in partnership with the VSC and USEF Director of Vaulting to develop, articulate, and implement a vaulting pathway that develops sustained success at international level
  • Develop and implement a review system for athletes, lungers, and horses that tracks and analyzes performance progression, analyzes results and trends, and identifies, sets (through dialogue and agreement), and reviews Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Milestone targets
  • Organize the curriculum for clinics and other resources for coach and athlete development
  • Report on the development and success of the programs
  • Serve as non-voting advisor to the VSC
  • Serve as Chef d’Equipe, as agreed upon with the VSC

Click here for the complete job description and application.

For more information regarding the process of hiring the USEF Vaulting Performance Director, contact Laureen Johnson at (859) 225-7693 or by email at [email protected].

Individuals interested in applying to serve as the USEF Vaulting Performance Director must submit applications no later than April 20, 2018 to:

Laureen Johnson, Director of Vaulting
P.O. Box 83 • Pottersville Road • Gladstone, NJ 07934
Fax: (908) 234-9417 Email: [email protected]

The Search Committee will review applications and will conduct interviews during the last week of April and first week of May 2018. The intent is to fill the position by the end of May at the latest.