Job Opening: USA Canoe/Kayak Executive Director

[Rich Kulawiec <rsk@rockandwater.net>]

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Introduction
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Members of the paddling community: we're searching for an Executive
Director for USA Canoe/Kayak.  An announcement of the position and a job
description follow below.  Your help in circulating this, as well as in
identifying possible candidates and making them aware of this opportunity,
would be very much appreciated.

If you have questions, concerns or comments about this, you can direct
them any number of places: to me, to the other people currently on the
search committee (list follows), to the people who represent you on
the USACK Board (if you're a USACK member), to the President of the
USACK Board (Anne Blanchard), or to the current executive director and
her staff at the USACK office.  (Email addresses on request; I've
omitted them here to prevent spambots from grabbing them.)

Thanks,
Rich Kulawiec

The ED Search Committee is currently:

Sheila Conover-Doyle
Lisa Fish
Tamara Jenkins
Rich Kulawiec
Mike Sloan
Howard Turner



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Position announcement
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                             USACK-ED Job Opening                              
                                                                               
                               POSITION OPENING                                
                              EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR                               
                                                                               
USA Canoe Kayak supports all canoe and kayak racing in the United States,
including the Olympic sports of whitewater slalom and flatwater sprint, and all
other non-Olympic canoe/kayak disciplines. This includes programs for the
development of athletes, coaches and officials, management of teams and
training camps including those at the USOC Training Centers, organization of
national and international competitions and developing the necessary funding of
the athletes, office and supporting activities.

The Executive Director position is directly responsible to the Board of
Directors and heads a national headquarters staff and the various organizations
and committees necessary for the conduct of the sport. Key external relations
are with the United States Olympic Committee, the International Canoe
Federation and the sponsors who are primary in funding USACK. This position
requires experience in all aspect of business leadership, management and
fundraising. Much of the planning and execution of USACK programs is
accomplished through committees of volunteers. The ability to work effectively
with and leverage the strength of these groups is essential. Candidates should
have demonstrated success in positions requiring a high level of interpersonal
skills, management of significant budgets and implementation of innovative
funds development programs. Additionally the Executive Director will be
responsible for developing the membership base.

The USACK office is located in Lake Placid, New York. The USACK Board of
Directors is currently evaluating the costs and benefits of relocating the
office. Candidates must be willing to relocate if necessary. Base compensation
is expected to be in the $50-60,000 range, with excellent benefits. The
compensation package will include performance-based incentives that could
increase total compensation to $90,000.

Processing of applications will begin immediately and continue until the
position is filled. Applications should include a resume, brief statement
describing any special qualifications for the position and three references who
have direct knowledge of the candidates qualified for this position.

The USACK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent upon
eligibility to work in the United States.

Applications should be sent to:

Lisa Fish
USA Canoe/Kayak
P.O. Box 789
15 Parkside Drive
Lake Placid, New York 12946
(518) 523-3767 - fax

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Position description
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                           USACK-ED Job Description                            
                                                                               
                     USA Canoe/Kayak Position Description                      
                      Position Title: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR                       
                    Incumbent: Lisa Fish (Since March 2000)                    
                        Supervisor: Board of Directors                         
                      Organizational Unit: Administration                      
                                                                               
I. POSITION SUMMARY

The Executive Director position is directly responsible to the Board of
Directors and heads a national headquarters staff and the various organizations
and committees necessary for the conduct of the sport. Key external relations
are with the United States Olympic Committee, the International Canoe
Federation and the sponsors who are primary in funding USACK.

The ability to work effectively with volunteer committees and leverage the
strength of these groups is essential. Additionally the Executive Director will
be responsible for developing the membership base, managing the budget and
implementation of innovative funds development programs.

II. PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

A.Provide Leadership and Integrity to USACK

B.Maintain USOC Relations

  * a.Work with Sport Partnership Team to effectively manage relationship
  * b.Provide reports to USOC as necessary
  * c.Attend board meetings, executive director conferences and meetings as
    necessary.

C. Facilitate relationship with the International Canoe Federation (ICF).

D.Maintain Effective Communications with Key Constituencies

  * a.USACK Board of Directors
  * b.U.S. Olympic Committee
  * c.USACK Corporate Family (sponsors, suppliers, licensees, joint marketing
    partners)
  * d.Committees
  * e.Staff
  * f.Membership

E.Prepare and Recommend Budget

  * a.Work with treasurer and finance manager to prepare annual budget
  * b.Regularly monitor budget
  * c.Review budget and recommend necessary adjustments
  * d.Ensure budget is submitted to Board of Directors in a timely manner for
    their approval

F.Develop Revenue Sources

  * a.Work with marketing director to identify potential sponsors
  * b.Maintain regular contact with current sponsors
  * c.Work with USOC on developing relationships with joint marketing sponsors
  * d.Work with marketing firms to develop potential sponsors
  * e.Identify potential fundraising opportunities
  * f.Develop diverse funding base

G.Supervise Staff

  * a.Hire and assign staff positions
  * b.Monitor performance
  * c.Maintain optimal organizational structure
  * d.Maintain proper working conditions
      + 1. Ensure implementation of proper technological assistance for staff
      + 2. Develop delegation system of administrative duties to appropriate
        staff
      + 3. Provide clear job descriptions to staff

H.Build Membership Base

  * a.Identify potential ways to increase membership
  * b.Monitor and maintain membership benefits
  * c.Work with member clubs to identify concerns and increase membership
  * d.Listen to membership concerns and provide remedies as necessary


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