Director of Education And Outreach

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead WHSP's outreach and education strategy, bringing female athlete health and performance research into practical use
• Build educational programs for athletes, coaches, athletic trainers, support teams, and other key groups in the female athlete ecosystem, working independently and in partnership with universities, sports organizations, and institutional partners
• Identify opportunities to increase WHSP's visibility and relevance across the sports community, and help define how success is measured
• Work with WHSP researchers and subject-matter experts to develop and present research and clinical insights as accessible, practical content for athletes, coaches, clinicians, and support professionals
• Lead the development of WHSP's digital education platform and curriculum
• Develop content across channels, including webinars, newsletters, social media, the WHSP website, and other educational platforms
• Ensure all WHSP content is accurate, credible, engaging, and accessible to non-scientific audiences
• Identify, build, and manage partnerships with universities, athletic organizations, coaches, teams, national and international sports bodies, media, nonprofits, and other relevant stakeholders
• Represent WHSP externally with professionalism, warmth, and credibility at conferences, convenings, and partner meetings
• Lead WHSP's participation and programming at major events across the women's sport and sports medicine ecosystem

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Extensive (7-10+ years) people-management experience in one or more related roles required
• Deep commitment to improving the health, performance, and experience of female athletes
• Experience in athletics, sports leadership, athlete development, communications, partnerships, education, nonprofit leadership, or a related field
• Credibility with athletes, coaches, athletic trainers, and sports organizations
• Elite athletic experience or significant experience working with high-performance athletes is a plus
• Strong public presence and comfort speaking to external audiences
• Ability to work effectively with researchers and experts, even without a scientific or medical background
• Strong writing and communication skills, with expert ability to present complex ideas clearly and engagingly for non-scientific audiences
• Entrepreneurial mindset, strong organizational skills, and comfort building programs from scratch
• Warmth, judgment, humility, and a collaborative style
• Comfort using digital tools, webinar platforms, newsletters, websites, and social media
• Willingness to travel periodically as the role requires