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<div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">CrossFit, LLC is seeking an experienced and independent Games Medical Director (“Medical Director”) to serve as the lead medical consultant for the CrossFit Games.

This contractor role provides expert guidance and oversight of athlete medical and safety operations before, during, and after the Games.

The 2026 games will take place between July 24-26 in San Jose, CA.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">The Medical Director will independently design and direct medical strategies, coordinate medical staffing, and ensure compliance with applicable medical standards and regulations.

The individual will operate as an independent contractor and retain full authority over all clinical and medical judgments.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of athlete health and safety at the world’s premier functional fitness competition.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">&nbsp;</span></div><div><b><u style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Scope of Work</u></b></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">&nbsp;</span></div><div><u style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Strategic and Advisory Functions</u></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">●</span><span style="font-size: 7pt;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Develop and oversee implementation of the Games medical operations plan, exercising independent medical judgment in all clinical matters.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">●</span><span style="font-size: 7pt;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Provide expert consultation on athlete care standards, emergency preparedness, and safety protocols.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">●</span><span style="font-size: 7pt;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Coordinate with CrossFit’s Safety and Sport teams on administrative logistics and event integration, while retaining control over all medical decision-making.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">●</span><span style="font-size: 7pt;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Collaborate with the CrossFit Safety Advisory Board and outside agencies as appropriate to review and refine Games medical policies and best practices.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">&nbsp;</span></div><div><u style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Event Medical Operations</u></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">●</span><span style="font-size: 7pt;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Direct, with independent judgment, the medical coverage and readiness plan for the Games, including coordination with local hospitals, EMS, and public health authorities.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">●</span><span style="font-size: 7pt;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Oversee on-site triage, treatment, and emergency response systems for athletes, staff, and spectators.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">●</span><span style="font-size: 7pt;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Supervise, at their discretion, all medical personnel engaged for the event (including physicians, athletic trainers, nurses, EMTs, and volunteers).

All medical and clinical supervision shall rest solely with the Medical Director; CrossFit retains administrative authority over event operations, including the right to approve, assign, or remove personnel for non-clinical or conduct reasons.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">&nbsp;</span></div><div><u style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Reporting and Continuous Improvement</u></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">●</span><span style="font-size: 7pt;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Participate in onsite daily medical briefings, CrossFit Games ‘war room’ meetings, and post-event debriefs to provide medical input and situational updates.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">●</span><span style="font-size: 7pt;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Provide a post-event report summarizing medical outcomes, de-identified data, and recommendations for future Games.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">●</span><span style="font-size: 7pt;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Ensure all data shared with CrossFit is aggregated or de-identified in compliance with HIPAA and applicable privacy laws.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">&nbsp;</span></div><div><u style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Qualifications</u></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">●</span><span style="font-size: 7pt;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Active, unrestricted medical license (MD or DO) in California, or eligibility to obtain prior to the Games.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">●</span><span style="font-size: 7pt;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Board-certified in a primary specialty such as Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, or Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">●</span><span style="font-size: 7pt;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Board certification in Sports Medicine.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">●</span><span style="font-size: 7pt;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Minimum of 7 years of clinical experience, with 3+ years in medical leadership or event operations.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">●</span><span style="font-size: 7pt;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and crisis management skills.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">●</span><span style="font-size: 7pt;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Proven experience managing medical operations for large-scale athletic or sporting events, preferred.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">●</span><span style="font-size: 7pt;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Experience within the CrossFit community, preferred.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">●</span><span style="font-size: 7pt;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1) or higher credential, preferred.</span></div></br><b>undefined</b></br>undefined</br><b>undefined</b></br>undefined</br>

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