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S2.3 Internal athlete jobs/roles

Program Quality Standards Menu

Program Quality Standards The Program Quality Standards (PQS) are a tool to help Programs develop and increase quality of programmatic areas and overall operations. They help Programs identify what to focus on in order to provide athletes with the highest quality programming. Frequently Asked Questions
Program Quality Standards: Frequently Asked Questions The Program Quality Standards (PQS) are a tool to help Programs develop and increase quality of programmatic areas and overall operations. They help Programs identify what to focus on in order to keep moving forward.
Athlete Leadership Structures

Stage 1

Program has an Athlete Leadership Council actively providing input to Program leaders and Program decision making.

Stage 2

Program has Athlete Leadership Council that plays a meaningful role in Program decision-making as well as implementing its own projects.

Stage 3

All committees, planning and implementation activities have athletes fully included as members or leaders of committees.

Athlete Leadership Roles

Stage 1

Program has athletes trained and serving in meaningful leadership roles (e.g. Spokesperson, Coach, Health Messenger).

Stage 2

Program has athletes in intern or unpaid staff positions implementing programming, and uses trained athlete leaders in programmatic areas, events, and activities.

Stage 3

Program has an athlete as paid staff. Trained athlete leaders train other athlete leaders and educate Program constituents.