USA Ultimate Girls’National OutreachDirector

General Role

TheGirls’ National Outreach Director (GNOD)is tasked with expanding the girls’ ultimate volunteer base in the U.S., including, but not limited to, the recruitment of fourGirls’ RegionalOutreach Directors (GRODs), developing guidance on best practices for girls’outreach andcompetition, and providing resources and assistance on outreach programs to Girls’ State OutreachCoordinators (GSOC). The GNOD will be working directly with the chair of the Girls’ Ultimate Movement (GUM) to implement GUM programming throughout the girls’ volunteer structure. The GNOD also servesas part of the Youth Working Groupand reports to the Manager of Youth and Education Programs.A primary objective will be establishing effective protocols and documentation of responsibilities, supervision and reporting.

This position, more than any other, is heavily focused on reaching outto areas without a currentstructure for girls’play and helpingidentify volunteers who can lead the development of community-appropriate playing opportunities. The NGOD should be knowledgeable of the existing youth ultimate structure but should also nurture new communities to grow girls’ ultimate.

Regional Youth Map (as of 2014)

  • Central: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin
  • Northeast: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia
  • South: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia
  • West: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming

Responsibilities

  • The GNOD’s primary responsibility is to oversee and supportoutreach activities for girls’ youth ultimate, including:
  • Recruitingfour Girls’ Regional Outreach Directors (GRODs), one for each region listed above
  • Assist in the recruitmentof GSOCsfor each state
  • Educating the GRODsand the GSOCs about existing GUM programming.Assist the GRODs in encouraging every state with a GSOC to host at least two GUM events each year
  • Communicating with the GUM chair about:
  • Ongoing programs – their successes and challenges
  • Development of new outreach opportunities for girls
  • Areas to expand current programming to have a broader reach
  • Working with GRODs and GSOCs to develop other girls’ outreach opportunities
  • Communicating with the Manager ofYouth and Education Programs about:
  • Ongoing programs – their successes and challenges
  • Development of new outreach opportunities for girls
  • Areas in which to expand current programming to have a broader reach
  • Attend a girls’ championship event (Youth Club Championships, High School Regional Championship event, a state championship).
  • Connect youth players and ultimate organizations to USA Ultimate
  • Work with states without USA Ultimate youth structures to promote play and find and support volunteers
  • Manage and develop youth-focused projects as needed
  • Promote regional ultimate opportunities and events to local media
  • Sit on the Youth Working Group and attend twice-yearly meetings:
  • The full Competition Committee meeting is usually held in early December
  • The Youth Working Group calls are usually scheduled weekly in the fall
  • Sit on the Girls’ Ultimate Movement Working Group

Appointment

The Manager of Youth and Education Programsappoints the Girls’ National Outreach Director. The term is for a period of two years, subject to review and evaluation, and the Manager of Youth and Education Programs may terminate or review the appointment with approval of the Managing Director of Competition and Athlete Programs.

Requirements

  • USA Ultimate member in good standing
  • Adhere to principles of the mission of the USA Ultimate (see: usaultimate.org/about/usaultimate/our_mission/default.aspx)
  • Uphold USA Ultimate policies, procedures and guidelines
  • Knowledge of the rules of ultimate
  • Knowledge of the USA Ultimate administrative structure
  • Good communication and organizational skills
  • Regular use of email
  • Ability to effectively and efficiently delegate tasks to volunteers and volunteer coordinators
  • Enthusiasm for ultimate in general and for girls’ ultimate specifically

Benefits

  • $1,500 annual honorarium
  • Free one-year USA Ultimate membership for each year the position is held
  • NCSI background check included
  • Opportunity to contribute positively to the development of ultimate and USA Ultimate’squality of work
  • Opportunity to work with other passionate and dedicated ultimate players and organizers
  • Opportunity to develop personal and professional skills
  • Support and guidance from USA Ultimate headquarters
  • Good will that goes with helping to facilitate a great opportunity for people to play ultimate
  • Networking and getting to know other ultimate players throughout the country
  • Travel reimbursed for required events

Applications Procedure

Send a letter addressing the following four items to USA Ultimate Manager of Youth and Education ProgramsDan Raabe .

  1. Objective:Explain why you are interested in this position.
  2. Qualifications:Describe why you are qualified for the position.A copy of your résumé may be attached.
  3. Ultimate experience:Briefly describe your involvement in ultimate as a player andas an organizer (if applicable).
  4. Other considerations: Provide any other information you feel should be considered.