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Application Process

Please read the USA Archery International Team Staff Selection Procedures located at https://www.usarchery.org/high-performance/international-team-selection-procedures prior to applying.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: January 15, 2025
Description of Roles:
Head Coach/Alternate Head Coach - The Para International Team will be led by the USA Archery appointed Para National Head Coach. Otherwise, the selection committee will select a Head Coach for each international trip. The Head Coach maintains communication with the Team Leader during all components of the event.

Assistant Coach/Alternate Assistant Coach – The Assistant Coach will be assigned as the primary assistant coach and will report to the Head Coach. Otherwise, the selection committee will select an Assistant Coach for each international trip. Any additional Assistant Coaches will also report to the Head Coach. The primary role of an Assistant Coach is to help the archers to perform at their peak. Assistant Coaches perform duties as assigned by the Head Coach and they may also be asked to assist the Team Leader. Assistant Coaches report information pertinent to the archers’ performance to the Head Coach during practice and competition. Assistant Coaches will interact with athletes and ask questions to prompt open communication.

Team Leader/Alternate Team Leader - The Team Leader is the delegation’s liaison to USA Archery, World Archery, the Organizing Committee, and Tournament Officials. The Team Leader will accompany (or delegate a coach to accompany) athletes to drug testing. The Team Leader is responsible for coordinating all team logistics and administration with the US Archery International Teams Manager.

Sports Medicine Staff - The Sports Medicine Staff is responsible for monitoring athletes for possible injury and treat minor injuries on site. They are also responsible for referring athletes with major injuries to a properly staffed medical center or hospital and provide recommendations to the Head Coach about recovery and long-term treatment of injuries suffered during competition. Be able to provide Medical assistance with a Medical Kit and Treatment table for recovery services.
Minimum qualifications - Athletic Trainer, Physical Therapist, Physician, Chiropractor as well as must meet any requirements set forth by the USOPC.

*Alternate staff members will only used in the event that the assigned staff member is unable to attend the event.

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* 1. Personal Contact Information:

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* 2. Please list any USAA High Performance Programs or camps you have served as a staff member in the last 12 months. List the programs using the following format: program name/year/your role.

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* 3. List all International Team Staff event experience you gained in the past 24-months (USAA funded or self-funded). Please use this format: Event name/year/your role.

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* 4. List first and last name of athletes you personally coached to reach the following levels in the past 5-years: Olympic Paralympic Teams, Pan American Teams, Team World Cup, Sr. USAT, or Para USAT, Collegiate All American Team.

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* 5. Para International Team Staff- Alternate Head Coach Positions:
  • Please select the events you would like to apply as a funded alternate head coach (dates of travel are approximate).
  • Note: all selected Para coaches will be asked to complete more physically demanding activities including but not limited to: carrying archery equipment and bow cases or other adaptive equipment, retrieving arrows, loading arrows and athlete wheelchair transfers, if applicable.

  Alternate Head Coach
America's Cup - Mexico: July 16-20, 2025 (Alternate Head Coach):
America's Cup - Chicago, IL: August 25-31, 2025 (Alternate Head Coach):
Para World Championships - South Korea: September, 20-28, 2025 (Alternate Head Coach):

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* 6. International Team Staff- Assistant Coach Positions:
  • Please select the events you would like to attend as a funded assistant coach (dates of travel are approximate).
  • Note: all selected Para coaches will be asked to complete more physically demanding activities including but not limited to: carrying archery equipment and bow cases or other adaptive equipment, retrieving arrows, loading arrows and athlete wheelchair transfers, if applicable.

  Assistant Coach/Alternate Assistant Coach
America's Cup - Mexico: July 16-20, 2025 (Two Assistant Coaches and Two Alternate Assistant Coach roles will be filled):
America's Cup - Chicago, IL: August 25-31, 2025 (Two Assistant Coach and Two Alternate Assistant Coach roles will be filled):
Para World Championships - South Korea: September 20-28, 2025 (Two Assistant Coach and Two Alternate Assistant Coach roles will be filled):

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* 7. International Team Staff- Team Leader Positions:
  • Please indicate for which events you would like to attend as a funded team leader (dates of travel are approximate). Funding will depend on budget approval.
  • Note: all selected ParaTeam Leaders will be asked to complete more physically demanding activities including but not limited to: carrying archery equipment and bow cases or other adaptive equipment, retrieving arrows, loading arrows and athlete wheelchair transfers, if applicable. Para staff selected to any Para funded events will to attend any Para prep camp.

  Team Leader/Alternate Team Leader
America's Cup - Mexico: July16-20, 2025 (Team Leader and Alternate Team Leader role to be filled):
America's Cup - Chicago: August 25-31, 2025 (Team Leader and Alternate Team Leader role to be filled):
Para World Championships - South Korea: September 20-28, 2025 (Alternate Team Leader role to be filled):

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* 8. International Team Staff: Sports Medicine Staff:
  • Please select the events you would like to serve as a funded Sports Medicine Staff member (dates of travel are approximate).
  • Some funded events will also have a mandatory preparation camp that the selected medical provider will need to attend.
  • Mandatory - need to provide Medical Kit and table for recovery services during events.
  • Note: all selected Para Sports Medicine staff will be asked to complete more physically demanding activities including but not limited to: carrying archery equipment and bow cases or other adaptive equipment, retrieving arrows, loading arrows and athlete wheelchair transfers, if applicable.

  Sports Medicine Staff/ Alternate Sports Medicine Staff
Para World Championships - South Korea: September 20-28, 2025

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* 9. International Team Staff: Dietician:
  • Please select the events you would like to serve as a funded Dietician (dates of travel are approximate).
  • Note: all selected Para Sports Medicine staff will be asked to complete more physically demanding activities including but not limited to: carrying archery equipment and bow cases or other adaptive equipment, retrieving arrows, loading arrows and athlete wheelchair transfers, if applicable. Para staff selected to the Para World Championships will also be invited to attend a prep camp.

  Dietician/Alternate Dietician
Para World Championships - South Korea: September 20-28, 2025

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