DEIA Council At-Large Member

The DEIA Council is currently seeking applications for a representative to serve as the Council At-Large Member. 

The purpose of the DEIA Council is to develop and recommend efforts to ensure the implementation and integration of diversity, equity, inclusion and access commitments and principles approved by the NATA Board of Directors. Members of the council include the DEIA chair and vice chair, Ethnic Diversity Advisory Committee chair, LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee chair, chair of Accessibility Panel, the chair of any additional Panel, and three at-large members who provide additional subject matter expertise.

The At-Large member’s specific focus would be on communication, member engagement and marketing of the work of the DEIA Council.

If selected, this position is a one-year term beginning June 2025, renewable three times through June 2029. Upon appointment, the individual would immediately begin a shadowing process.

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.

Required Qualifications

1. NATA member in good standing
2. National Provider Identification (NPI) Number

Ideal Qualifications

1.    Experience with social media, member engagement techniques and strong communication skills.

Scope of Work

1. Assist the Chair and/or Vice Chair to fulfill the charge of the committee under the direction of the Board.
2. Complete work assignments within time frames established
3. Remain up-to-date on events and circumstances affecting the committee and those it serves.
4. Attend online meetings, conference calls, and annual in-person meetings in conjunction with the convention.
5. Contribute to discussions at scheduled meetings, having read the agenda and all background support materials relevant to the meeting.
6. Openly debate issues without making personal attacks.
7. Promote what is best for the entire council and for the profession, not the member's personal agenda.
8. Participate in the annual Volunteer Experience survey.
9. Represent the NATA in a positive and supportive manner at all times.
10. Avoid conflicts of interest between one's position as an NATA volunteer and one'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 the volunteer's judgment and result in an outcome that might not reflect the best interests of the NATA
11. Support in a positive manner all actions taken by the council, even when the member is in a minority position on such actions.
12. Support mission/purpose of EDAC, LGBTQ+, the Accessibility Panel, and additional workgroups within the DEIA Council to ensure DEIA work continues to align with the NATA's overall strategic plan and contribute to advancing the NATA DEIA Commitments listed below:
1. Cultivating an inclusive and welcoming environment.
2. 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.
3. Ensuring that the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and access are embedded in continuing education, conferences, communications, and the work of the association.
4. Examining processes, policies, practices, communications, structures, and barriers with an equity lens to promote authentic engagement, access, and inclusion of diverse individuals.
5. Increasing transparency and accountability on diversity, equity, inclusion, and access by sharing data and information about our journey and commitments.
6. Supporting and intentionally promoting a diverse athletic training profession.

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

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