USRowing Competition Associate

Job Title: USRowing Competition Associate

Reports to: Director of Competition

Location: Virtual and travel to contracted regatta is required.

Job Type: Full Time Position

About USRowing:

USRowing is a nonprofit organization recognized by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee as the national governing body for the sport of rowing in the United States. The organization’s mission is to steward, strengthen, and grow American rowing by championing performance and igniting new passion for the sport.

USRowing selects, trains, and manages the teams that represent the U.S. in international competition. The organization serves multiple constituencies including novice learn-to-rowers, parents of rowers, masters rowers, adaptive rowers, collegiate rowers, indoor rowers and, most recently, coastal rowers. 

We are focused on growing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the sport of rowing on a national scale, on increasing support for our national team programs, and providing additional benefits and value to our over 77,000 individual members and 1,430 rowing organizations.

Job Summary:

USRowing is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Competition Associate to support the Director of Competition and the competition team in the daily operations of the department.

With 13+ domestic regattas hosted annually—spanning youth, collegiate, post-collegiate, and masters categories—this role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in their work, and enjoys bringing complex events to life from start to finish. Strong project management skills are essential, as the Competition Associate will help oversee timelines, track deliverables, and ensure seamless coordination across all aspects of event planning and execution.

USRowing manages all disciplines of rowing, including classic rowing, beach sprint rowing, and indoor rowing. The Competition Associate will play a key role in supporting the planning and delivery of events across these formats, contributing to the development of regatta policies, entry packets, race schedules, and registration systems. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and team player, confident in managing relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including coaches, athletes, referees, local organizing committees (LOCs), contractual third parties, and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead cross-functional regatta planning efforts with a strong focus on project management, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and communication channels are clear and consistent.

Develop and maintain comprehensive playbooks to standardize the regatta experience across all age groups and disciplines, establishing a consistent “USRowing Standard” at every event.

Collaborate with the Competition Team and key stakeholders to design and implement best practices for hosting the country’s premier rowing events.

Create and update regatta policies, entry packets, and procedural guides in coordination with event stakeholders, referees, and regional councils.

Oversee the configuration and deployment of USRowing’s registration platform for each regatta, ensuring accuracy and usability.

Design and manage the development of regatta race schedules, incorporating feedback from LOCs, referees, and competition staff.

Facilitate regular planning meetings with USRowing partner Local Organizing Committees and referee teams to align on event logistics, timelines, and expectations.

Partner with other USRowing departments (marketing, membership, events, etc.) to deliver a high-quality experience both on and off the water.

Provide customer service support related to regatta operations and participant needs, maintaining a positive and solutions-focused approach.

Travel to USRowing regional and national championship events to lead on-site execution and ensure alignment with the regatta playbooks.

Contribute to the growth and structure of emerging event formats, including indoor rowing and beach sprints.

Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission and success of USRowing

Qualifications:

3+ years of experience in hosting large scale events.

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge of the sport of rowing.

Excellent project management and organizational skills with fine attention to detail.

Proficient knowledge of Microsoft 365.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work creatively in fast-paced environments.

Ability to meet deadlines with little or no supervision.

Ability to travel to all necessary travel.

High level of enthusiasm and a strong work ethic.

Compensation: $55,000 - $60,000 based on experience

USRowing Values:

USRowing is committed to the following values to fulfill its mission and achieve its priorities:

CULTURE OF MUTUAL RESPECT. Foster an inclusive culture honoring the rights, views, and inherent value of others, treating all with dignity and courtesy.

PROFESSIONALISM. Develop and share expertise, act effectively and efficiently, and be responsive and reliable, honoring all pledges and promises in a timely and trustworthy manner.

SAFETY. Be constantly mindful of safety on and off the water, taking proactive measures to prevent injury, abuse, or other harm, and help others both within USRowing and among member organizations.

INTEGRITY. Have the courage to choose what is right, adhere to the mission and practice our values rather than merely profess them. Employ the highest ethical standards, demonstrating honesty and fairness in every action we take.

FAIR COMPETITION. Commit to upholding the integrity of sport to ensure a level playing field devoid of doping, cheating or other forms of unfair advantage.

TEAMWORK. Work collaboratively and assume positive intent; support each other to combine individual strengths while keeping an eye on the greater good.

ENJOYMENT IN ALL ASPECTS OF SPORT. Create opportunities for involvement that promote a positive experience and lifelong love for rowing for all.

How to Apply: Apply online

Application Deadline: TBD

USRowing is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We are committed to growing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the sport of rowing and believe that work begins in our own space. We believe diversity makes us stronger and encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and life experiences to apply to join our team.