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Executive Director (ED)
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U.S. Association of Blind Athletes
Colorado Springs, CO (In Person)
$120,000 Salary, Full-Time
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Executive Director (ED) U.S. Association of Blind Athletes Colorado Springs, CO Job Details Full-time $110,000 - $130,000 a year 16 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance 403(b) Qualifications Marketing public relations Revenue growth Teamwork Event planning project management Working with individuals with disabilities Volunteer management Presentations for conferences or internal meetings Managing budgets in a finance role Sponsorships Business development experience within non-profit sector Accounting Business Administration Corporate sponsorships Business management Business Senior leadership Full Job Description Organizational Overview The United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA), established in 1976, is a Colorado-chartered 501(c)(3) non- profit tax-exempt membership organization. The membership is comprised of elite and developmental athletes, coaches, officials, and volunteers. The association has an operating budget of approximately $1.8 million. The mission of USABA is to empower Americans who are blind or visually impaired to experience life-changing opportunities in sports, recreation and physical activities, thereby educating and inspiring the nation. The organization's headquarters are in Colorado Springs, Colorado. USABA has been designated by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) as the National Governing Body (NGB) for the Paralympic sports of men's and women's Goalball, as well as Blind Soccer. In addition to preparing elite goalball and soccer athletes to represent Team USA in international competition, USABA provides programs and events that promote physical activity and competition in a wide variety of sports for developing athletes of all ages and abilities. USABA is governed by a thirteen-member board of directors. Thirty-three percent of the board members must be athletes with the remaining trustees being independent and community directors. Additional information including USABA programs, events, bylaws, and board meeting minutes are available on the organization's website https://www.usaba.org Position Summary The USABA Executive Director (ED) is accountable to the board of directors and reports to the board chairman. As the organization's leader, the ED 1) works with the Board to develop USABA's strategic goals and budget, 2) assists the Board to fulfill its governance role, and 3) leads the staff to implement and achieve the Association's mission-centered Annual Action Plan. The ED must 1) possess highly developed executive competencies; and 2) demonstrate a proven record of achieving previous successful stretch goal outcomes, and/or the potential to provide such transformative leadership. Specifically, the ED will be expected to: 1. Work from USABA's Colorado headquarters with athletes, members, staff, and the board to shape a forward- looking strategy that strengthens and expands USABA's impact nationwide. 2. Help implement the shared vision by guiding the organization toward meaningful expansion—including growing the staff and volunteer base as well as increasing revenue, membership, and programs. 1 Olympic Plaza, Colorado Springs, CO 809093. Develop and strengthen funding pipelines from individual donors, foundations, corporations, and government partners, including building and formalizing corporate sponsorship opportunities. 4. Help USABA's three national teams achieve consistent high-performance excellence and fulfill podium expectations. 5. Build collaborative partnerships and alliances with Paralympic sports clubs, schools for the blind, rehabilitation agencies, universities, and allied sports organizations. 6. Maintain the highest ethical values and standards for themself, staff, and volunteers. 7. Earn and maintain the trust and respect of all constituencies, including the membership, elite athlete community, partners, donors, volunteers, and the board. 8. Manage and lead all organizational functions with proven skills in human relations, employee supervision, conflict resolution, progressive discipline, staff recognition, budgeting, fiscal controls, marketing, and public relations. 9. Ensure a collaborative relationship with the USOPC, the International Blind Sports Federation, and other NGBs. 10. Possess interpersonal skills and demonstrate, in all interactions, the principles and practices of effective and persuasive communication. 11. Represent USABA to blindness-consumer groups, professional organizations, and agencies including the American Council of the Blind, the National Federation of the Blind, the National Blinded Veterans Association, the Council of Schools and Services for the Blind, VisionServe, the American Printing House for the Blind, the National State Vocational Rehabilitation Directors, and the Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired. 12. Demonstrate accountability, accept performance feedback, and be committed to ongoing professional development. 13. Possess the ability to submit and maintain a three-year rolling financial plan consistent with the association's strategic plan. Qualifications 1.