Director, Compliance & Governance

Job Summary

The Director, Compliance & Governance is responsible for assisting the Secretary & General Counsel with oversight of the Business Affairs division and corporate governance, as well as support for the National Team division. In addition, the Director, Compliance & Governance will collaborate with the remaining non-technical divisions and provide support to the initiatives and activities of the CEO and the Boards of Directors for both USA Swimming and the USA Swimming Foundation (“Foundation”). 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Team with the creation and implementation of annual strategic planning for USA Swimming and the Foundation, and oversee the Board reporting process, including Board meeting updates and the end-of-year recording of organizational success.


• Oversee and maintain the corporate governance documents of USA Swimming and the Foundation, such as the Bylaws, Board Governing Policies Manual, Rulebook, and Operating Policy Manual.


• Board meeting strategic support for both USA Swimming and the Foundation, including coordination with the Executive Team for slide decks and preparation of the agenda and Board materials.


• Coordinate the process for appointing and maintaining USA Swimming committee positions.


• Support in management of the Nominating Committees and Board election processes and procedures for USA Swimming and the Foundation, as well as all committee elections.


• Committee support for Business Affairs and the National Team, including the Governance Committee, Athletes’ Advisory Council, National Team Steering Committee, Coach Advisory Council, and ad hoc working groups.


• Support the Associate General Counsel in the Rules & Regulations legislative processes, including oversight of the House of Delegates annual meeting.


• Oversee U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee (“USOPC”) compliance, including Congressional and annual USOPC reporting, audit and certification projects, and drafting and implementation of USOPC-required policies.


• Manage special assignments and serve on working groups and task forces, as requested by the President & CEO.


• Draft and implement athlete, coach, and staff selection procedures, with support from the Director & Coach, National Team and the Secretary & General Counsel.


• Support the Foundation by identifying process efficiencies and realignment for initiatives such as Swim-a-Thon and Foundation grants.

Other Duties:

• Grow relationships and collaboration among various parties involved with USA Swimming’s programs.


• Attend Board and committee meetings.


• Support USA Swimming’s Government Relations division.


• Other duties, as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with deep attention to detail.


• Ability to work independently, while being able to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams.


• Excellent organizational skills and ability to simultaneously manage multiple priorities in a high-paced environment.


• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of contacts, including executives, senior management, and business associates.


• Ability to influence others.


• Sound and practical business judgment.


• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel.


• Strong research and report-generating skills.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university.


• At least 10 years of experience in corporate governance and compliance.


• Prior work in the Olympic Movement preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to travel domestically, up to 10% of the year.


• Must be able to lift up to ten pounds.


• This position works in an office setting in the USA Swimming headquarters office in Colorado Springs, CO; must be willing to relocate to Colorado Springs, CO, or the surrounding area.

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary range for this position is $90,000 - $115,000/annually


• Bonus Eligibility: Based on company performance, this position may be eligible for an annual bonus target of 10%


• Benefits available include:
  
  
  
  • Medical, dental, and vision
  
  
  • Company paid short-term and long-term disability
  
  
  • Company paid life insurance
  
  
  • Parental leave
  
  
  • 401(k) w/ match after 1 year of service
  
  
  • Profit sharing and safe harbor match after 2 years of service
  
  
  • EAP
  
  
  • PTO
  
  
  • 15 + paid holidays
  
  
  
  

Application Deadline: July 6, 2026