Disability & Access Specialist
U.S. Center for SafeSport
Denver, CO,US
Salary Range Estimate: $69154 - $76085
The Disability & Access Specialist is responsible for implementing and maintaining key accessibility initiatives to reduce, and work to eliminate, accessibility barriers to Center services, including Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) implementation, translations, and educational efforts.
Essential Functions
Manage the accessibility plan for integration and continued implementation at the Center and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to continue implementation
Manage the Center’s language translations by interfacing with translations vendors and coordinating language translations of Center materials
Work cross departmentally to evaluate and manage accommodation requests for in-Movement learners
Provide manual accessibility testing for Center educational materials including, but not limited to PDFs, websites, and online courses
Develop and train on internal accessibility processes, practices, and procedures to help departments better accommodate disabled learners, claimants, and respondents
Spearhead key accessibility projects as determined by the Accessibility Audit and internal accessibility assessments
Identify and develop educational materials to better meet the needs of athletes, coaches, etc. with disabilities
Implement accessibility assessments and evaluations such as the staff accessibility survey
Serve as a subject matter expert on disability and accessibility needs for safeguarding athletes in Olympic and Paralympic contexts
Other Functions
Continuously develop competency in emerging accessibility technologies, tools, and practices
Communicate and coordinate across internal departments to ensure collaboration on relevant projects
Perform other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities - Required
Detail oriented and highly organized
Excellent customer service skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, SharePoint, Zoom, CRM
Prepared and able to work in a predominantly virtual environment
Ability to handle and maintain the integrity and confidentiality of highly sensitive material and information
Ability to think and act strategically
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Knowledge of disability and accessibility laws and regulations including ADA, Section 504/508, WCAG
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities - Preferred
Demonstrated understanding of dynamics of violence, sexual abuse prevention, emotional and physical misconduct, and trauma-informed care principles
Demonstrated understanding of how identity has an impact on interpersonal violence (rates of abuse, types of abuse, patterns of abuse, barriers to reporting, etc.)
Experience as an athlete, coach, official, and/or volunteer within organized parasports
Experience - Required
Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Public Health, Education, or related
Proficiency in applying current WCAG standards, ADA and other applicable standards to enhance accessibility of practices and content across various mediums
Experience with disability and accessibility initiatives
Proficiency with accessibility evaluation tools (e.g., WAVE, Axe) and technology (e.g., JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)
Experience in conducting accessibility evaluations, including manual testing
Experience - Preferred
Previous experience as an ADA coordinator or similar role
Accessibility certification (e.g., CPACC, WAS, ADS)
WORK REQUIREMENTS & ENVIRONMENT
Standard office equipment provided
Office environment in multi-story, dog-friendly building
Some night and weekend work hours
Some overnight travel required
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. Current states eligible for remote work: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MD, MI, MO, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI.
This is a full-time, exempt position. The starting salary range for this position is $69,154 - $76,085, and will be commensurate with background and experience.
Benefits include paid time off for vacation, sick time, and holidays; group health insurance options; employer paid life insurance, disability, and parental leave coverages, 401k plan with employer match.
TO APPLY
Visit our applicant portal to submit your Resume and Cover Letter.
Applications will be accepted through end of business day, Monday, 1/26/2026.
Please direct all questions (not applications) to [email protected].
Pursuant to the Empowering Olympic, Paralympic, and Amateur Athletes Act of 2020 no applicant shall be considered within two (2) years of employment and/or board service of the USOPC or National Governing Body. 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. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.
Salary Range Estimate: $69154 - $76085