About Positive Coaching Alliance & PCA-Dallas
Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) (www.positivecoach.org) is a national nonprofit organization founded at the Stanford University Department of Athletics in 1998 to create a movement to “transform youth sports so sports can transform youth.” Through partnerships with more than 1,100 schools and youth sports organizations (YSOs), PCA has conducted 10,000+ workshops for leaders, coaches, parents and athletes on using sports to teach life lessons. PCA is headquartered in Mountain View (CA), with operations in Sacramento, San Francisco Bay Area, Honolulu, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and Boston.
PCA-Dallas promotes and implements the PCA movement in the Dallas area led by the Executive Director and the PCA-Dallas Board.
About the PCA-Dallas Executive Director
Positive Coaching Alliance is seeking an entrepreneurial individual to fill the position of Dallas Executive Director (ED). The ED is responsible for the success of PCA in the Dallas area under the general oversight of the PCA-Dallas Board. The ED will report to the Director of Field Operations in PCA Headquarters.
Duties & Responsibilities
The ED is responsible for the ultimate success of PCA-Dallas, including but not limited to:
• Work effectively with the PCA-Dallas Board
- Work with PCA-Dallas Board to develop, implement and evaluate a long-term strategy for PCA in the Dallas area.
- Work with Board to raise funds necessary to establish long-term viability of PCA-Dallas.
- Keep the Board informed on financial and programmatic conditions.
- Assist Board members in publicizing and promoting PCA-Dallas through their various networks in creating a “buzz” to enhance success in partnership development, trainer recruitment, fund-raising and special events.
- Work with the Board Chair to schedule, organize agendas and prepare materials for regular Board Meetings.
- Work with Board Chair and Committee/Task Force Chairs to engage every Board member.
• Lead and manage the PCA-Dallas Office
- Recruit, hire & manage PCA-Dallas staff in consultation with PCA-Dallas Board and relevant national functional directors—Partner Development (sales), Training and Development in PCA headquarters to ensure performance standards are met.
- Meet or exceed annual contribution and earned income goals.
- Ensure sound human resource practices are followed, including keeping accurate staff job descriptions and conducting regular performance evaluations.
- Prepare and manage annual budget and execute sound financial practices.
- Maintain official records and ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
- Keep abreast of best practices in the youth sports field and the nonprofit sector.
- Maintain an organizational culture reflecting the “PCA Way” so PCA-Dallas staff flourish, grow and are successful.
• Represent PCA-Dallas to the local community
- Create a sense of excitement about PCA programs in the Dallas area.
- Reach out to the local media to inform the public about PCA programs and successes.
- Develop relationships with business, philanthropic, academic and government leaders.
- Engage Board members to make introductions to influential individuals & organizations.
- Manage PCA-Dallas web site, and edit and publish local newsletter.
- Ensure that PCA-Dallas events are conducted in professional and appealing manner.
• Raise sufficient funds annually for PCA-Dallas to thrive
- Develop and implement a successful fund-raising plan in conjunction with Board, National Development Director and local development staff.
- Cultivate relationships with a pipeline of prospects and solicit donors.
- Raise funds for “scholarship” workshops for youth sports organizations (YSOs) serving underserved communities.
- Work with Dallas area corporations to support PCA-Dallas activities.
- Ensure gifts are acknowledged in a timely manner and actively steward donors.
- Oversee and manage special events to raise funds and gain new donors.
• Add value to the PCA Movement nationwide
- Manage local operations in accordance with PCA national office procedures.
- Provide input to improving PCA general operating practices.
- Serve as resource to Executive Directors in other chapters.
- Contribute to PCA as a learning organization.
Qualifications & Characteristics of Ideal Candidates
• Self-starter with entrepreneurial mind-set, teachable spirit & willingness to think out of the box.
• Bachelor degree, Masters degree preferred.
• Team player who works cooperatively with national functional managers.
• Proven record of fundraising and experience working with a nonprofit.
• Proven record of operating an office with full P&L responsibilities.
• 5+ years of management experience.
• Outstanding verbal, writing and presentation skills.
• Able to work on weeknights and weekends on occasion.
• Passion for the PCA cause is essential!
Compensation
$60,000-$80,000
PCA provides competitive benefits, which include:
• Medical, dental and vision
• Long term disability
• 403(b) retirement plan
• 11 holidays a year
• 12 vacation days and 12 sick days starting first year
Please email your cover letter and resume to Miguel Garcia by clicking here.