Elections

In order to facilitate the process we created this template that you can use to submit your resume for your candidacy. Download this to your personal computer and rename it.

If you would like to be part of the ITF-USA Board of Directors please fill up the following form with all the necessary information.

Every person is required to have a certified background check paid by the individual. The following link will cover all the background check requirements like Criminal, Offenses, Charges, etc. Make sure you select 2nd Option (ClearHire Complete). You are welcome to use a different background check website or service but you need to make sure that is FCRA compliant.

ITF-USA Board of Directors Job Description

General Election Process

  • Job descriptions could change in the future depending on necessity or demand.
  • Certain responsibilities can be given to another committee or another candidate in order to help.
  • If you get voted for or selected you need to be prepared to travel to sign official documents.
  • You must be present during the online voting process.
  • Every person who wishes to run for position will be given a chance to give a 5 minute speech as to why you should be selected and the speech will be recorded for future viewing.
  • All members must have some knowledge on using Cloud services like Google Drive and Gmail.
  • Every person is required to have a certified background check paid by the individual.
  • Any person who has resigned or has been removed from a post, committee, board position shall not hold a position on the ITF-USA board of directors for a period of 4 years.
  • There is another avenue for a person(s) who has resigned or has been removed from a post, committee, board position to run for office. This person would have to have five ITF-USA registered schools give recommendation in writing with the application. These schools can only support one person at a time and cannot be utilized with another person(s) application.
  • See the ITF-USA By-Laws for other requirements.

President

The President, as stated in the Constitution, "is responsible for the development and maintenance of policy affecting the affairs of the ITF-USA" and "represents the ITF-USA in all functions'. The President oversees the general operations of the ITF-USA. The President chairs meetings of the Board of Directors and the Congress, as well as other meetings involving the members of the Board of Directors and the Chairs of the Standing Committees. He or She must have been a committee member. The President works with the members of the Board of Directors and with other advisors chosen for their knowledge and experience. The office of the President is responsible for: a. Strategy and orientation. b. public relations (general public, other martial arts organizations, international sports organizations, etc.). c. Communications (media interviews, Web site, press releases, ITF News and other publications). d. Ethics and discipline.

Requirements:

  • 7th, 8th, or 9th Dan
  • 18 and above
  • Must be part of the ITF-USA for at least 4 years.
  • Must be an active school owner with at least 5 students

Senior Vice-President

The First (senior) Vice-President is responsible for: a. Analyzing ITF-USA revenues, reports and making recommendations to the President regularly. b. Identifying and developing strategies to generate new services for the ITF-USA and ensure the implementation of these strategies in cooperation with the Development Committee. c. Follow-up on action plans with those responsible and reporting results to the President. d. Providing solutions and resources necessary to reach objectives. e. Mediating in conflicts. f. May be given responsibility for specific files or projects.

Requirements:

  • 7th, 8th, or 9th Dan
  • 18 and above
  • Must be part of the ITF-USA for at least 4 years.
  • Must be an active school owner with at least 5 students

Second Vice-President

The Second Vice-President is responsible for: a. Developing and maintaining relations with Grand Masters, Masters and Instructors. b. Identifying their needs in technical matters in cooperation with the Technical & Instruction Committee. c. Conducting surveys, consultations, and analyses of technical needs. d. Ensuring a good relation between technical decisions and administration. e. Legal cases in which the ITF-USA may be involved in cooperation with the Board of Directors. f. Checking applications for the 9th degree and moving it forward for approval to the ITF Board of Directors.

Requirements:

  • 4th Dan and above
  • 18 and above
  • Must be part of the ITF-USA for at least 4 years.
  • Must be an active school owner with at least 5 students

Third Vice-President

The Third Vice-President is responsible for: a. Promoting development of ITF TKD in the USA with schools and practitioners. b. Ascertaining current status in each school or state and needs for development. c. Suggesting short-term and long-term priorities. d. Monitoring and controlling the use of the ITF name, logo, etc.

Requirements:

  • 4th Dan and above
  • 18 and above
  • Must be part of the ITF-USA for at least 4 years.
  • Must be an active school owner with at least 5 students

Secretary General

The Secretary-General is responsible for: a. Handling correspondence and enquiries about ITF. b. Forwarding correspondence to the appropriate officer or committee and ensuring it is followed-up. c. Ensuring regular dissemination to members of the Board of Directors and Chairs of Standing Committees of information pertinent to their mandates or of general interest. d. Agenda, logistics, and minutes of meetings of the Board of Directors and of the General Assembly. e. Using e-mail or other means to transmit to members of the Board of Directors documents about current files, requesting that they vote or give their opinion and ensuring it is followed-up. f. Consulting the Board of Directors about actions to be taken in urgent matters. g. Process membership applications. h. Maintaining a filing system, including files on national and individual members.  Issuing all ITF certificates (International Instructors, Umpires, and Black Belt Degree, International Instructor Training Certificate, etc.). j. Performing other administrative tasks as required. Sponsorship contracts and relations.

Requirements:

  • 4th Dan and above
  • 18 and above
  • Must be part of the ITF-USA for at least 4 years.
  • Must be an active school owner with at least 5 students

The Treasurer

The Treasurer is responsible for implementing and maintaining the ITF-USA accounting system. b. Preparing the budgets for operations, development, and promotion. c. Ensuring application of appropriate policies and procedures for accounting. d. Producing detailed quarterly and annual financial statements. e. Producing other financial reports as required. f. Communicating frequently with the ITF-USA board of Directors on the financial situation within the ITF-USA.

Requirements:

  • Anybody with accounting knowledge.
  • Need to be part of the ITF-USA for 2 years.
  • No Taekwon-Do Rank needed.