SafeSport Athlete
Advisory Team
The SafeSport Athlete Advisory Team (SAAT) is composed of a diverse group of adult athletes who are committed to utilizing their unique perspectives to support U.S. Center for SafeSport (the Center) efforts to make athlete well-being the centerpiece of our nation’s sports culture through abuse prevention and accountability. The SAAT’s mission is to ensure athlete voices are included and elevated throughout Center-led initiatives and within the sport community.
Now Accepting SAAT Applications through October 31
About SAAT
SAAT meets on a quarterly basis and is composed of 14 members.
Members are spread across the United States.
Athletes represent eight different sports.
SAAT ADVISES ON IMPORTANT TOPICS, INCLUDING:
- National Culture & Climate Survey
- Response & Resolution process improvements
- Athlete communication and trauma-sensitivity
- Athlete engagement
APPLY TO SERVE ON SAAT
Applications open through October 31, 2024
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide thoughtful and candid feedback on Center initiatives and processes from an athlete’s viewpoint
- Support the development of relationships with athletes, media, sports networks, and other stakeholders within the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Movement and beyond
- Assist in outreach to athletes regarding the Center’s abuse prevention efforts
- Maintain open communication with Center staff and fellow SAAT members, including informal check-ins and participation in events or activities
COMMITMENT
- Serve a two-year term (renewable up to two additional terms)
- Attend and actively participate in at least 3 of 4 quarterly meetings
- Be available to other SAAT members and Center staff for additional meetings on an ad-hoc basis
- Actively participate in providing feedback on the Center’s projects and processes
- Assist the Center in better communicating with athlete communities by helping to craft messages, identify networks or publications, and facilitate relevant introductions
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The overall time commitment is estimated at 2-4 hours per month in addition to one full-day in-person meeting per year, and associated travel time
BENEFITS
- Help make sport culture safer by advancing the Center’s work to end abuse
- Expenses associated with SAAT participation, such as travel and accommodations, will be covered by the Center
QUALIFICATIONS
- SAAT members must be at least 18 years old
- Athlete members should fall under one of the following categories and are not required to be associated with the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Movement:
- Team USA Athlete’s Commission (formerly Athlete Advisory Council (AAC)
- Local and regional athletes (competitive sport participation that is not paid and does not fall under elite or Olympic or Paralympic participation)
- Adaptive athletes
- United States Olympians and Paralympians Association (USOPA)
- Professional athletes
- Collegiate athletes (current or active within the last five years)
- Athletes at large
- SAAT members should also have the following:
- A high degree of professional ethics and integrity
- Sensitivity to and an understanding of the many experiences and expressions of trauma caused by sexual violence and harassment
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
- Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee, which consists of up to four volunteer SAAT members and two Center staff
- Finalists in the review process will be interviewed and ranked based on the strength of their application and interview
- Open seats will be filled by the end of the calendar year
How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter detailing your interest along with a current resume for consideration by October 31, 2024
The SafeSport® Athlete Advisory Team (SAAT) members are independent, non-employee advisors to the United States Center for SafeSport (the Center). Any instances of alleged abuse or misconduct should be reported directly to the Center.