United States Center for SafeSport
Board Member
Job Description
The U.S. Center for SafeSport is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization focused on ending all forms of abuse in sport. We endeavor to make athlete well-being the centerpiece of the nation’s sports culture through abuse prevention, education, and accountability.
The board will support the work of the U.S. Center for Safe Sport and provide mission-based leadership and strategic governance to the CEO. While day-to-day operations are led by the Center’s chief executive officer (CEO), the Board- CEO relationship is a partnership, and the appropriate involvement of the Board is both critical and expected.
Specific board member responsibilities include leadership, governance and financial oversight.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide governance to a national non-profit organization with international implications
Provide guidance and recommendations to the Center’s strategy
Help identify partners to support long-term growth and sustainability
Support the development of relationships with athletes, media, corporations, sports networks, and others within the Olympic & Paralympic Movement
Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and the implementation of the Center’s strategic plan
Review outcomes and metrics created by the Center for evaluating its impact, and regularly measuring its performance and effectiveness using those metrics
Approve the Center’s annual budget, audit reports, and material business decisions; being informed of, and meeting all, legal and fiduciary responsibilities
Contribute to an annual performance evaluation of the CEO
Partner with the CEO and other board members to ensure that board resolutions are carried out
Serve on at least one (1) committee
Inform the growth and development of the Board, including identifying potential board and committee members
Represent the Center to stakeholders, acting as an ambassador for the organization
Lead and/or serve-on board established advisory committees
Ensuring the Center’s commitment to a diverse Board and staff that reflects the communities the Organization serves
NGB Directors shall represent the Board during at least one (1) NGB Council meeting per year and provide an update to the board on a quarterly basis.
The board will support the work of the U.S. Center for Safe Sport and provide mission-based leadership and strategic governance to the CEO. While day-to-day operations are led by the Center’s chief executive officer (CEO), the Board- CEO relationship is a partnership, and the appropriate involvement of the Board is both critical and expected.
Specific board member responsibilities include leadership, governance and financial oversight.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide governance to a national non-profit organization with international implications
Provide guidance and recommendations to the Center’s strategy
Help identify partners to support long-term growth and sustainability
Support the development of relationships with athletes, media, corporations, sports networks, and others within the Olympic & Paralympic Movement
Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and the implementation of the Center’s strategic plan
Review outcomes and metrics created by the Center for evaluating its impact, and regularly measuring its performance and effectiveness using those metrics
Approve the Center’s annual budget, audit reports, and material business decisions; being informed of, and meeting all, legal and fiduciary responsibilities
Contribute to an annual performance evaluation of the CEO
Partner with the CEO and other board members to ensure that board resolutions are carried out
Serve on at least one (1) committee
Inform the growth and development of the Board, including identifying potential board and committee members
Represent the Center to stakeholders, acting as an ambassador for the organization
Lead and/or serve-on board established advisory committees
Ensuring the Center’s commitment to a diverse Board and staff that reflects the communities the Organization serves
NGB Directors shall represent the Board during at least one (1) NGB Council meeting per year and provide an update to the board on a quarterly basis.
United States Center for SafeSport
Board Member