Director, Audit
Position Summary
The Director, Audit leads the U.S. Center for SafeSport’s compliance audit function, overseeing all audits of the National Governing Bodies (NGBs) within the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement. This role is responsible for assessing NGB adherence to the Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and SafeSport Authorization Act of 2017, the Empowering Olympic, Paralympic, and Amateur Athletes Act of 2020 (Pub. L. 116-189), and all Center policies and procedures, with a primary focus on promoting athlete safety, culture change, and organizational accountability across every level of sport.
Job Responsibilities
Audit Program Leadership: Direct the day-to-day operations of the NGB compliance audit program, overseeing the audit team’s delivery, effectiveness, and continuous improvement across the Olympic and Paralympic Movement.
Set and Advance Strategic Vision: Lead the long-term strategic vision for NGB audit functions, establishing and maintaining internal and external protocols, policies, and procedures aligned with the department’s strategic plan.
Lead Audit Team Operations: Conduct third-level reviews to ensure consistency in findings, validate completion of remediation, and escalate failures to timely address audit findings.
Manage Budget and Grant Deliverables: Ensure annual completion of audits across all NGBs in the Movement, manage the audit team budget, and meet grant deliverables.
Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Align and coordinate with the Director of Compliance Development and NGB Support Services on compliance policies and their implementation across the Movement.
Partner with Compliance Teams: Support ongoing policy development, align audit resources with NGB communications and educational materials, and work with Compliance Development, Education, Response and Resolution, and Legal leadership to drive decisions regarding audit standards and protocols.
Communicate Department Vision: Convene and oversee internal and external committees, provide monthly and year-end summary reports, and communicate the department’s vision to all relevant stakeholders, including USOPC, NGBs, athletes, and administrators.
Team Development & Stakeholder Engagement: Oversee onboarding, training, and ongoing professional development for all compliance auditors, foster professionalism, accuracy, consistency, and teamwork.
Oversee Webinars & Sessions: Deliver webinars and informational sessions for NGBs and internal Center staff on policies, audit standards, and emerging trends across the Movement.
Support Center-Wide Initiatives: Support Center-wide strategic initiatives, collaborate with peer leaders on department-level priorities, and contribute thought leadership to strategic planning efforts.
Liaison with External Organizations: Serve as liaison with external organizations (NCAA, AAU, International Federations) to promote consistency where policies and requirements overlap or conflict.
Experience & Qualifications
5–7 years of progressive experience in compliance auditing, regulatory oversight, policy implementation, or a related field.
At least 4 years of supervisory or team management experience.
Deep expertise in compliance audit methodology, including development of audit standards, protocols, and policy frameworks.
Demonstrated ability to assess organizational compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
Strong understanding of athlete safety principles, trauma-informed practices, and the mission-critical nature of abuse prevention in sport.
Exceptional leadership abilities, including delegation, decision-making, integrity, and the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage credibly and professionally with diverse audiences including NGBs, athletes, coaches, legal counsel, and organizational leadership.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Ability to articulate the impact of abuse on athletes and the centrality of culture change to the Center’s mission and vision.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Bachelor’s degree in law, public policy, sport management, public administration, organizational leadership, or a related field.
Sport governance experience, including familiarity with NGB structures, USOPC requirements, or the Olympic and Paralympic Movement.
Familiarity with NGB compliance structures, Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP) frameworks, or federal athlete safety requirements.
Experience with trauma-informed approaches to assessment, program review, or supervision.
High emotional intelligence and a track record of building trust across complex organizational relationships.
Demonstrated innovation in audit design, compliance programming, or policy development.
Work Requirements & Environment
Standard office equipment provided.
Office environment in multi-story, dog-friendly building.
Available to work night and weekend hours, and overnight travel up to 20%.
Work Location
Denver, CO; or a location deemed suitable by the Center e.g., near major airport and a state where the Center has established business operations.
Application Information
To apply, visit our applicant portal to submit your Resume and Cover Letter. Applications will be accepted through end of day Monday, September 14, 2026. Please direct all questions (not applications) to recruiting@safesport.org.
EEO Statement
The U.S. Center for SafeSport is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.