District 2 is looking for a representative to serve on the NATA Athletic Trainer Service Award Committee. The Honors and Awards Committees (H&A) develop, supervise and administer the awards process for national association awards. The awards program is in place to annually recognize professional excellence of NATA members and associates. The committee is composed of eleven district representatives.
The committee term will begin at the 2027 convention and end June 2028, with the opportunity to renew for up to three additional years to 2031. Upon appointment, the individual would immediately begin a shadowing process during the upcoming awards cycle.
Qualifications
- Certified or retired certified athletic trainer residing in District 2
- Have an NPI number
Responsibilities
- Fulfill the charge of the committee under the direction of the chair.
- Remain up-to-date on events and circumstances affecting the committee and those it serves.
- Attend on-line meetings, conference calls and the annual in-person meeting in conjunction with the NATA Clinical Symposia and AT Expo and the Joint Committee Meeting.
- Communicate with the chair, including promptly informing the chair of any scheduling conflicts or contact information changes.
- Communicate with the member's district director about the committee’s progress.
- Contribute to discussions at scheduled meetings, having read the agenda and all background support materials relevant to the meeting. Display courteous conduct at all meetings.
- Openly debate issues with respect and rapport, without making personal attacks.
- Promote what is best for the entire committee and for the profession, not a personal agenda.
- Complete all assignments within time frames established by the committee chair.
- Serve as project or workgroup leader if assigned by the chair.
- Participate in the annual Volunteer Experience survey.
- Represent the NATA and the committee in a positive and supportive manner at all times.
- Avoid conflicts of interest between the position as an NATA volunteer and the member's personal and professional life. When necessary, declare a conflict of interest and abstain from both the discussion and voting of any matter in which the member has a personal or business interest. (A conflict of interest is defined as any social, professional or economic relationship with individuals or the matter at hand that could affect one's judgment and result in an outcome that might not reflect the best interests of the NATA and/or my committee.)
- Support in a positive manner all actions taken by the committee, even when the member disagrees with such actions.
- Uphold the NATA Code of Ethics.
By accepting this position, you commit to fulfilling these responsibilities to the best of your ability and resign your position if you find you are no longer able to.
Conflict of Interest
NATA volunteers should avoid conflicts between their role and their professional interests. A conflict of interest includes any relationship or situation that could influence—or appear to influence—objective decision-making.
If a conflict exists, members must disclose it and refrain from related discussions and votes.
Specifically, to minimize conflicts, volunteers may not serve on boards, committees, or in officer roles with AT Alliance partners or other external athletic training or sports medicine organizations during their term (excluding state or district associations and state regulatory boards).
All applicants must submit a conflict of interest disclosure form and commitment to serve.
If a conflict arises during a term, it must be disclosed immediately. The NATA Board of Directors will review and determine appropriate next steps, which may include resignation or completion of the term. Exceptions are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Intellectual Property
Work and materials developed, created or written—as a committee, work group, or board member, or in any other volunteer capacity for NATA—shall be deemed work-for-hire under copyright, intellectual property, and other laws. NATA is granted sole and exclusive ownership of all such work. Committee members waive all claims and/or so-called “moral rights” to the work, and assign these rights to NATA.
Confidentiality
In connection with your participation, you will be required to agree to a confidentiality agreement as part of your service to the Association.
NATA and its committees, councils and commissions are committed to represent, engage and foster the continued growth and development of the athletic training profession and athletic trainers as unique health care providers. To advance the mission and promote unparalleled delivery of athletic training services amid ever-growing global and diverse populations, NATA and its committees, councils and commissions embrace diversity, equity, inclusion and access as a leadership imperative for our association. All NATA members are welcomed and encouraged to serve on the association’s committees, councils, commissions, etc., as diverse backgrounds, experiences and knowledge help advance the profession and work of NATA