State Association Advisory Committee: Division I Representative

The State Association Advisory Committee (SAAC) is seeking applications for a Division I Representative.

The mission of the SAAC, as stated by the NATA Board of Directors, is to identify and address issues directly affecting state associations and coordinate leadership development for state leaders.

Required Qualifications

• Current or past service on a state executive leadership board
• Certified or retired certified athletic trainer
• Have an NPI number
• Residing in Division I  
• Alaska
• Delaware
• District of Columbia
• Hawaii
• Idaho
• Maine
• Montana
• Nevada
• New Mexico
• North Dakota
• Rhode Island
• American Samoa
• South Dakota
• Vermont
• Wyoming
• Guam
• Puerto Rico
• U.S. Virgin Islands

If selected, this position is a one-year term beginning July 2026, renewable annually through June 2030. Upon appointment, the individual would immediately begin a shadowing process with the outgoing member.

In addition to general expectations of all NATA committee members, all volunteers must be certified or certified-retired NATA members in good standing with an NPI number.

 Additional Scope of Work

1. Cultivate relationships with state association leaders within their division to ensure open communication.
2. Report to the full committee on issues and concerns of state association leaders within their division.
3. Foster leadership development among volunteers; support and encourage participation in NATA’s State Leadership Forum and other leadership programs.
4. Gain an understanding of the administration and management of nonprofit associations such as state chapters and issues affecting the athletic training profession.
5. Attend two meetings per year; the annual meeting is held at convention and the Joint Committee Meeting held early in the calendar year (when requested)
6. Participate in conference calls as called by the chair.
7. Participate in any assigned subcommittee or work groups as designated by the chair.
8. Actively participate in communication vehicles such as social media, list-serves, Gather, etc.
9. Sign and agree to the NATA Committee Member Commitment to Serve.
10. Openly debate issues with respect and rapport without making personal attacks.
11. Promote what is best for the entire committee and for the profession, not my personal agenda.
12. Participate in the annual Volunteer Experience survey
13. Represent the NATA and my committee in a positive and supportive manner at all times
14. Avoid conflicts of interest between my position as an NATA volunteer and my personal and professional life. When necessary, I shall declare a conflict of interest and abstain from both the discussion and voting of any matter in which I have 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 my judgment and result in an outcome that might not reflect the best interests of the NATA and/or my committee.
15. Support in a positive manner all actions taken by the committee and association, even when I disagree with such actions.
16. Uphold the NATA Code of Ethics
17. Cultivate an inclusive and welcoming environment
18. Contribute towards providing programming, research and resources to support cultural competency and ensure athletic trainers are equipped with the knowledge and skills to better serve diverse populations.
19. Ensure that the values of diversity, equity, inclusion and access are embedded in continuing education, conferences, communications, and the work of the association.
20. Examine processes, policies, practices, communications, structures and barriers with an equity lens to promote authentic engagement, access, and inclusion of diverse individuals.
21. Increase transparency and accountability on diversity, equity, inclusion and access by sharing data and information about the committee’s journey and commitments.
22. Support and intentionally promote a diverse athletic training profession.

By accepting this position, you commit to fulfilling these responsibilities to the best of your

Conflict of Interest

Committee members avoid conflicts of interest between the position as an NATA volunteer and the member's personal and professional life. When necessary, members 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 the committee.)

The role of serving as a volunteer within the NATA demonstrates a distinguished level of service to the association. This policy is designed to identify, mitigate, and prevent conflicts and dualities of competing interests before they occur, ultimately protecting both the volunteer and the NATA. To ensure a rewarding experience, loyalty, dedicated service and member value, committee/council/task force members should hold no other positions on boards of directors (and/or officer) or committees, within Strategic Alliance partners from the time they begin shadowing for their NATA position until their term ends. Additionally, committee/council/task force members should hold no other volunteer positions with external athletic training or sports medicine organizations, associations, or societies (not including district or state athletic training organizations or service on a state regulatory board) from the time they begin shadowing for their NATA position until their term ends. The disclosure form and commitment to serve agreement must be submitted as part of the application for this position.

In the event a conflict of interest arises during the Member’s term of service, the volunteer must immediately disclose the conflict to the Volunteer Engagement Manager for review by the NATA Board of Directors to determine the timing of a succession plan. The Board may determine immediate resignation, resignation at the end of December or resignation/completion of term at the end of June. Additional exceptions may be considered by the NATA Board of Directors 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.