Application Process

Please read the USA Archery International Team Staff Selection Procedures located here

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: January 16th, 2026
Description of Roles:
Head Coach/Alternate Head Coach - The Para International Team will be led by the USA Archery appointed Para National Head Coach. Otherwise, the selection committee will select a Head Coach for each international trip. The Head Coach maintains communication with the Team Leader during all components of the event.

Assistant Coach/Alternate Assistant Coach – The Assistant Coach will be assigned as the primary assistant coach and will report to the Head Coach. Otherwise, the selection committee will select an Assistant Coach for each international trip. Any additional Assistant Coaches will also report to the Head Coach. The primary role of an Assistant Coach is to help the archers to perform at their peak. Assistant Coaches perform duties as assigned by the Head Coach and they may also be asked to assist the Team Leader. Assistant Coaches report information pertinent to the archers’ performance to the Head Coach during practice and competition. Assistant Coaches will interact with athletes and ask questions to prompt open communication.

Team Leader/Alternate Team Leader - The Team Leader is the delegation’s liaison to USA Archery, World Archery, the Organizing Committee, and Tournament Officials. The Team Leader will accompany (or delegate a coach to accompany) athletes to drug testing. The Team Leader is responsible for coordinating all team logistics and administration with the US Archery International Teams Manager.

Sports Medicine Staff - The Sports Medicine Staff is responsible for monitoring athletes for possible injury and treat minor injuries on site. They are also responsible for referring athletes with major injuries to a properly staffed medical center or hospital and provide recommendations to the Head Coach about recovery and long-term treatment of injuries suffered during competition. Be able to provide Medical assistance with a Medical Kit and Treatment table for recovery services.
Minimum qualifications - Athletic Trainer, Physical Therapist, Physician, Chiropractor as well as must meet any requirements set forth by the USOPC.

*Alternate staff members will only used in the event that the assigned staff member is unable to attend the event.
**Dates and locations are subject to change and will be communicated to all applicants if that occurs

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* 1. Personal Contact Information:

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* 2. Please list any USAA High Performance Programs or camps you have served as a staff member in the last 12 months. List the programs using the following format: program name/year/your role.

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* 3. List all International Team Staff event experience you gained in the past 24-months (USAA funded or self-funded). Please use this format: Event name/year/your role.

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* 4. List first and last name of athletes you personally coached to reach the following levels in the past 5-years: Olympic or Paralympic Teams, World or Para World Teams, Pan or Para Pan American Teams, World Cup or Para Cup Team, Senior or Para USAT or Collegiate All American Team.

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* 5. Please upload your current CV

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* 6. Para International Team Staff- Alternate Head Coach Positions:
  • Please select the events you would like to apply as an alternate head coach (dates of travel are approximate).
  • Note: all selected Para coaches will be asked to complete more physically demanding activities including but not limited to: carrying archery equipment and bow cases or other adaptive equipment, retrieving arrows, loading arrows and athlete wheelchair transfers, if applicable.

  Alternate Head Coach
Para Cup Czech Republic: June 26th-July 4th, 2026 (Alternate Head Coach, Funded)
Para America's Cup Stage 2- Chicago, Il: Sept 22nd-27th, 2026 (Alternate Head Coach, Funded)
Para Pan American Championships - Lima, Peru: October 1st-13th, 2026 (Alternate Head Coach, Funded)

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* 7. Para International Team Staff- Assistant Coach Position (2 positions available per trip):
  • Please select the events you would like to apply as an assistant coach (dates of travel are approximate).
  • Note: all selected Para coaches will be asked to complete more physically demanding activities including but not limited to: carrying archery equipment and bow cases or other adaptive equipment, retrieving arrows, loading arrows and athlete wheelchair transfers, if applicable.

  Assistant Coach
Para Cup Czech Republic: June 26th-July 4th, 2026 (Assistant Coach, Funded)
Para America's Cup Stage 2- Chicago, Il: Sept 22nd-27th, 2026 (Assistant Coach, Funded)
Para Pan American Championships - Lima, Peru: October 1st-13th, 2026 (Assistant Coach, Funded)

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* 8. Para International Team Staff- Team Leader Position:
  • Please select the events you would like to apply as a funded or self-funded Team Leader (dates of travel are approximate).
  • Note: all selected Para Team Leaders will be asked to complete more physically demanding activities including but not limited to: carrying archery equipment and bow cases or other adaptive equipment, retrieving arrows, loading arrows and athlete wheelchair transfers, if applicable. Additionally selected Para Team Leaders will be required to have at least 1 pre-event meeting with USA Archery's International Team Manager to go over details of the event.

  Team and Alternate Team Leader
World Para Series- Leg 1: March 28-April 4th, 2026 (Team Leader, Self-Funded, position will be contingent on whether or not athletes are in fact attending the competition)
World Para Series Leg 2- Move Mesto: June 26th-July 4th, 2026 (Team Leader, Funded)
World Para Series Leg 3- Ahmedabad, India: September 1-6th, 2026 (Team Leader, Self-Funded, position will be contingent on whether or not athletes are attending the competition)
World Para Series Leg 4- Chicago, Il: Sept 22nd-27th, 2026 (Alternate Team Leader, Funded)
World Para Series Leg 5- Santiago, Chile: Oct 13-18, 2026 (Team Leader, Self-Funded, position will be contingent on whether or not athletes are attending the competition)
Para Pan American Championships - Lima, Peru: October 1st-13th, 2026 (Alternate Team Leader, Funded)
World Para Series Leg 6- Dubai, UAE: Nov 6th-14th, 2026 (Team Leader SELF-Funded, position will be contingent on whether or not athletes will be attending the competition)

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* 9. Para International Team Staff- Sports Medicine Staff:
  • Please select the events you would like to apply as a Sports Medicine Staff member (dates of travel are approximate).
  • Mandatory- Sports Medicine Staff members are required to provide medical kit and treatment table for recovery services during event.
  • Note: all selected Para Sports Medicine staff will be asked to complete more physically demanding activities including but not limited to: carrying archery equipment and bow cases or other adaptive equipment, retrieving arrows, loading arrows and athlete wheelchair transfers, if applicable.

  Medical and Alternate Medical
Para Cup Czech Republic: June 26th-July 4th, 2026 (Sports Medicine, Funded)
Para America's Cup Stage 2- Chicago, Il: Sept 22nd-27th, 2026 (Sports Medicine, Funded)
Para Pan American Championships - Lima, Peru: October 1st-13th, 2026 (Sports Medicine, Funded)

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