Featured Job: Chef @ Olympic Training Center
The Olympic Training Center is seeking a Chef.
Assists Food & Nutrition Services Department in multiple areas to include: Grill, pantry, bakery, and line cook. Responsible for follow up and follow through in assigned production area. Maintains and monitors salad bar, hotline and servery ensuring the highest level of products and service are readily available in a clean and well maintained kitchen, servery and dining room. Takes pride in overall appearance of dining/servery area. Leads by example. Some functions may be specific to a Training Center location, such as, but not limited, to daily job assignments, work environment, and report to structures.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit www.TeamUSA.org.
Featured Job: Provider @ USOC
The USOC is seeking a Health Care Services Provider – AT.
Under the direction of the Director, Clinical Research and Multidisciplinary Care, provide for injury and illness care for athletes in support of sustained excellence in sports performance. Upon assignment, serve in the capacity of Sports Medicine staff at USOC sponsored events. The HPHCSP is clinically competent and continuously maintains licensure/certification in Athletic Training. The HPHCSP has experience in the care of elite athlete populations, good oral and written communication skills and competency in creating and completing medical documentation. Communication amongst the sports medicine team and across departments is important.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit www.TeamUSA.org
Featured Job: Manager @ USA Fencing
USA Fencing is seeking a Senior National Events Manager.
The Senior National Events Manager will be responsible for coordinating USA Fencing tournaments which include the North American Cup series, international events held in the U.S. and other championship events. The position will report to the Director Operations and will involve frequent interaction with National Office staff members, contractors and event volunteers.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit www.TeamUSA.org.
Featured Job: Consultant @ USA Wrestling Group
USA Wrestling Group is seeking a Group Travel Consultant.
USA Wrestling is seeking a highly motivated, experienced professional to coordinate group and individual travel needs for both domestic and international destinations.
Responsibilities:
- Experience with Apollo GDS system
- Knowledge to make domestic and international travel arrangements, including air, ground, hotel
- Excellent geographic knowledge related to international booking of air travel, defining alternate routing options, Visa/Passport needs for US and other country passport holders, etc.
- Ticketing, including exchange ticketing and split-ticketing
- Queuing of records/managing queues
- Keeping up to date on airline policies
- Constant monitoring of records for better seat assignments
- Checking flight status on day of travel for delays, cancellations
- Monitoring world situations that can effect travel
- Keeping abreast of airline alliance programs
- Knowledge of air, hotel, and car rental loyalty programs and benefits given
- Updating of profiles
- Participates fully as a team member to assist as needed in completing all functions related to travel, including reservations, ticketing, follow-up customer service, debit memos, etc.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit www.TeamUSA.org.
Featured Job: Manager @ Team USA Fund
Team USA is seeking a Manager of Team USA Fund Campaigns.
The Campaign Manager is responsible for campaign execution across all channels, mail (currently primary), digital (include email, promotion placement, social, etc.), telemarketing and supports strategic development on both an annual and campaign level. Current programs include appeals (house file), conversion, acknowledgments/receipts, and pledge reminders. Future programs will include acquisition.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit www.TeamUSA.org.
Featured Job – Manager @ US Figure Skating
US Figure Skating is seeking a Marketing Manager.
The Manager, Marketing is responsible for the completion of the tasks listed herein. In addition, all tasks that are assigned by the Chief Marketing Officer will be the responsibility of the Manager, Marketing. Emphasis will be placed on ability to work in a team environment, creativity, accuracy and timeliness.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit www.TeamUSA.org.
Olympics Lesson: Age Is Just a Number
Our age can be a big concern, especially if we’re looking for a job. Of the job seekers I speak to, approximately twenty-five percent of them have real concerns about their growing age. Questions include, “Is it too late to change career paths? Is it too risky to look for another job? Will a hiring manager take me seriously? What about all of the younger job seekers out there?”
Candidates are smart to at least consider this issue. The interview process is certainly one full of judgements. A job industry where ageism is an issue is professional sports. However, as I’ve watched the summer Olympics, one theme has resurfaced multiple times. Age is just a number.
The first time I noticed this trend was when the news reported that Michael Phelps was coming out of retirement to swim again. If you’re like me, you were surprised to know Michael Phelps would have been old enough to consider retirement. Then, I started to hear stories of Oksana Chusovitina, the 41-year-old gymnast from Uzbekistan. On Team USA, a few of the most senior athletes are Phillip Dutton, Bezzie Madden, and Steffen Peters. They’re all equestrian riders over the age of 50.
Competing at the top of your physical game late in your career would seem highly unusual. But, in reality, these athletes have been there and done that. Chances are good that they are wiser than they once were. They may be more disciplined and more dedicated to their sport.
The same thing goes for work. In the way that young people may bring fresh ideas to the office, older workers bring experience and leadership. Each individual has value to contribute, no matter their age. Their contribution simply evolves as they grow and change.
If you’re considering a change and age is on your mind, I encourage you to give the idea a chance. There are hiring managers and companies struggling to find employees with the right amount of experience. You might be just what they’re looking for.
However, to avoid the negative judgement that can be associated with age, work to become an up to date candidate. Ensure that your interview suit and haircut are a current style. Be sure you’re using an e-mail address from a modern website, such as Gmail. Sign up for LinkedIn and use a current photograph of yourself on your profile. If your computer skills are behind, consider taking a refresher course. Update your resume, so it includes your latest skills and is laid out in a modern format.
At the end of the day, age really is just a number. But, like the Olympic athletes mentioned above, you have to put in an effort to be at the top of your game. Looking for a job takes practice, time, and persistence. It takes resilience and a willingness to keep going back, even when the search seems difficult.
As Michael Phelps said, “Don’t put a limit on anything. The more you dream, the further you get.”
Angela Copeland is CEO and founder of Copeland Coaching and can be reached at CopelandCoaching.com or on Twitter at @CopelandCoach.
Featured Job: Director @ USA Cycling
USA Cycling is seeking a Director of Membership.
The Director of Membership will lead the department responsible for looking after the tens of thousands of racing members within USA Cycling, as well as the growing legion of non-racing supporters of USA Cycling. The Membership Department’s core objective is to enhance the cycling experiences of USA Cycling members and grow its membership by creating a range of policies, products and services, which meet the needs of the American cycling community. The new Director will be arriving at a critical time in USA Cycling’s history, as with new leadership it seeks to transform itself into an innovative, customer-focused organization and broaden its membership to include enthusiasts and cycling fans – not just traditional racers. The Director will be responsible for leading the development of the Membership Department, which was recently separated from the Marketing Department, to create a unit explicitly focused on cycling membership. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Membership Director will also be responsible for guiding the direction of USA Cycling more broadly in the execution of its mission to grow the sport of cycling in America.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit www.TeamUSA.org.
Featured Job: Director @ USA Volleyball
USA Volleyball is seeking a Director of Development.
The Director, Development is a regular full-time position reporting directly to the CEO and works closely with the USA Volleyball Foundation (USAVF) Board of Directors. The incumbent works jointly with the USAVF Chair in carrying out the Foundation mission. In addition, the position is responsible for: leading philanthropic gifting for USA Volleyball; creating and delivering a comprehensive successful Development strategic plan; launching new fundraising events, programs, and campaigns and increasing engagement with current members, alumni, donors, and fans. The position is located in the Greater LA area. Extensive hours may be required to include, nights and weekends. Moderate travel is necessary.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit www.TeamUSA.org.
111 | Paychecks & Balances – Interview with Rich Jones, HR Pro in San Francisco, CA
Episode 111 is live! This week, we talk with Rich Jones in San Francisco, CA.
Rich is a Technical Recruiter at a large dot com company. He’s a certified professional in Human Resources with over seven years of recruiter and HR experience. Rich also co-hosts the Paychecks & Balances podcast. Paychecks & Balances is a fun-formative podcast covering work and money for the rising professional.
On today’s episode, Rich shares the biggest financial issue faced today by professionals, how to ask your current boss for a raise, and secrets to effective negotiation at a new job.
Listen and learn more! You can play the podcast here, or download it on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.
To learn more about Rich’s podcast, Paychecks & Balances, visit his website at PaychecksAndBalances.com.
Thanks to everyone for listening! if you have questions, you can e-mail me at Angela(at)CopelandCoaching(dot)com. If you’ve enjoyed the program today, please be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave me a review!
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