Athlete Appointments & Job Opportunities

Nominations are being sought for the International Paralympic Committee Athletes’ Council (IPC AC) to be voted upon by athletes at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Paralympic Games. The IPC AC serves as the collective voice of Paralympic athletes within the IPC and the greater Paralympic Movement. Its role is to provide feedback, advice, and reporting to the IPC Governing Board from the athletes’ perspective, represent the interests of Paralympic athletes worldwide, and actively engage with the athlete community. The U.S. is looking to put forward one candidate for election.

Eligibility Requirements:

Per the IPC Athletes’ Council Terms of Reference, candidates must:

• Be competing at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Paralympic Games, OR
• Have competed in at least one of the previous two editions of the Winter Paralympic Games (Pyeongchang 2018 or Beijing 2022).

Time Commitment:

Elected members should be prepared to commit significant time to fulfill their responsibilities, including:

• Attendance at one annual IPC Athletes’ Council meeting (usually in Bonn, Germany), plus regular conference calls and additional remote sessions as convened.
• Engagement in major events such as the IPC Athletes’ Forum (biennial), IPC General
• Assembly, and other gatherings relevant to the global athlete community.
• Ongoing involvement between meetings, including reviewing materials, providing feedback, and actively engaging with athlete-related issues.
• Elected members will be ex-officio members of the USOPC Board of Directors (About 4 meetings per year and committee responsibilities) and Team USA Athletes’ Commission meetings (virtual and in-person, typically 2 per year).

Application & Appointment Process:

• Please review the below information before applying

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• Interested candidates must complete the application form here: Click Here
• Application deadline: September 21, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. MT
• Applicants will be interviewed by Team USA AC Nominations and Governance Committee the week of Sept 29-October 3
• Qualified candidates will be presented to Team USA AC for a vote
• The endorsed U.S. candidate will be submitted to the IPC by October 31, 2024

Questions:

For questions please email teamusa.ac@teamusa-ac.org

The LA28 Olympian/Paralympian Athlete Fellowship Program is a year-long opportunity featuring two six-month rotations across LA28’s operational teams. Successful candidates will complete one rotation from January to June 2026 and another from July to December 2026. Assignments will be determined based on interviews and the applicant pool. Fellows will gain valuable work experience, expand their networks, and provide feedback throughout the program.

Since its launch in 2021, the program has supported 39 participants and graduates. These Athlete Fellows have represented 16 countries and competed in 21 sports, collectively earning 27 Olympic and Paralympic medals across 17 editions of the Games.

Candidate Profile

• Must have competed in Olympic or Paralympic Games (Summer/Winter/any year/USA or any country)

• Must hold current US work permit/employment authorization, no sponsorship will be provided.

• Must be retired from elite international competition and able to work full time.

• Excellent written, verbal skills and analytical ability

• Must live or be willing to relocate to LA area (relocation assistance not provided)

Timeline

• September 2nd- Application portal opens

• October 15th: 5pm PT - Application portal closes

• October - November - Application review and interviews

• Late November / Early December – Offers extended

• January 12th - Program Starts – Fellows begin first rotation

Salary and Benefits: Fellows will receive a salary and benefits for their one-year commitment: $67,000.00

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The Ethics & Compliance (E&C) team and the Dispute Resolution Unit (DRU) are working together to improve the dispute resolution system within the Olympic and Paralympic Movement. As part of these efforts, we are seeking to identify a pool of eligible USOPC 10 Year Athletes who are interested in serving as panel members in cases that will be adjudicated through this updated process.

E&C and DRU are looking for USOPC 10 Year athletes who can meet the time commitment and requirements detailed below to join a pool of Athlete Representatives who are willing to serve as panel members for disputes across NGBs.

Time Commitment

• Able to attend quarterly meetings to discuss developments in sports law and to receive helpful information for their role as a panel member
• Able to participate in 1- 2 hearings a year (each of which may be several hours long)
• If selected as a Panel Member for a case, able to spend about 1 hour per week for a few months on various administrative issues (attending meetings and preliminary hearings, ruling on motions, answering emails, reading submissions, etc.)

Requirements

• Meet the USOPC 10 Year Athlete Definition
• Have an interest in law or pursuing a legal career (existing lawyers, law students, and those interested in the law are strongly encouraged)

How to Apply

Please send an email a resume and statement of interest to teamusa.ac@teamusa-ac.org if you are interested in this opportunity.

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