US Chess Seeking Applicants for Coaching at International Youth Events

US Chess is seeking applicants for the positions of Heads of Delegation (HoD) and Coaches for upcoming FIDE International Youth events.  The policy for selection is posted on the US Chess website, http://www.uschess.org/images/stories/scholastic_chess_resources/2017_selection_policy_for_international_youth_events.pdf. The deadlines for applications for upcoming events are as follows:

• 2017 Pan-American Youth Championships – April 15, 2017
• 2017 World Cadet Chess Championships – May 15, 2017
• 2017 World Youth Chess Championships – June 15, 2017

For schedule, location and details of these events, please see http://www.fide.com/calendar/fide-calendar.html.  Once application is made, individual will be considered for all events with future announced deadlines and until further announcements for applications are made.  Applicants for the position of Head of Delegation must be currently licensed FIDE Senior Trainer (FST) or FIDE Trainer (FT).  For additional information about the FIDE Trainers’ System, please see   http://trainers.fide.com/images/stories/downloads/regulations/FIDE_-_TRG_Regulations_-_Main.pdf. Application and resume must be submitted to Franc Guadalupe, US Chess Director of Events, Click here to show email address, and to Judy Misner, US Chess Director of Administration, Click here to show email address, and must be received by the dates shown above.