Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.

Details

Posted : 28-Sep-24

Location : Lakewood, CO

Type : Full Time

Salary : $180,000-$200,000

American Snowsports Education Association (ASEA), dba

Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) & American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI)

The Opportunity : Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Imagine leading an organization that shapes the future of snowsports education and inspires thousands of instructors who share your passion for skiing and snowboarding.

The Professional Ski Instructors of America and American Association of Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI) is searching for its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to drive the mission of promoting skiing and snowboarding through professional instruction.

At PSIA-AASI, we believe in the power of education to inspire, engage, and empower. We provide innovative, accessible professional development that enhances our members' careers and leadership potential in the snowsports industry, directly elevating the quality of instruction at our member schools.

As the face of PSIA-AASI, the CEO will cultivate key relationships with Board members, regional leaders, industry stakeholders, and other organizations within the snowsports community.

The CEO will manage the operations of the association and its education foundation, overseeing combined annual revenues of approximately $4M and a staff of 15-20.

This role requires a collaborative and visionary strategic leader who can manage operational plans and budgets while driving the organization forward.

Essential Functions & Duties

Strategic Leadership :

• Develop and implement short and long-term strategic plans, created in partnership with the Board, regional leadership and stakeholders, to deliver the organizational goals and objectives.
• Ensure the organization's mission, programs, products, and services are consistently developed and executed with partners and stakeholders in a productive and effective manner.
• Continue to evolve PSIA-AASI as the preeminent professional snowsports education association.
• Stay attuned to global market trends, risks, industry news, and other landscape factors that may affect members and the industry.

Program, Product, and Service Delivery :

• Oversee and lead the delivery of educational products, services, and partnerships.
• Ensure effective methods to track progress, and regularly evaluate program components, so as to measure successes that can be effectively communicated to the board, regions, members and partners / stakeholders.

Financial Performance and Viability :

• Develop revenue streams sufficient to ensure the financial health of the organization.
• Lead budgetary strategy and manage the budget process to meet organizational Ends.

Community, Stakeholder and Public Relations :

• Act as the primary spokesperson for the organization to constituents, the media, and the general public.
• Foster effective and productive relationships with stakeholders and partners to strategically enhance the goals of the organization.

Human Resource Management :

• Oversee the management of human resources of the organization according to authorized personnel policies and procedures that fully conform to current laws and regulations.
• Oversee recruitment, employee management and release of all personnel, both paid staff and volunteers.

Board Governance :

• Communicate effectively with the Board of Directors, providing all necessary information for them to function properly and make informed decisions.
• Advise and inform board members, interface between board and staff, and assist in the development of board and advisory committees.

Required Skills and Experience

• Working knowledge of PSIA AASI as an organization, its membership, structure, processes, educational content, methodology and history.
• Strong financial acumen, knowledge, understanding and experience in creating, analyzing and managing budgets.
• Ability to work with cross-functional groups, creating outcomes of accord and agreement.
• Strategic leadership experience with innovative and enterprise-wide IT transformation.
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, including planning, program development oversight, and delegation.
• Demonstrated ability to foster a productive and collaborative working environment.
• Experience leading and managing an organization through principled, transformative change.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Executive nonprofit membership association experience (5 years).
• Experience working with a Board in a Policy Governance environment (3 years).
• Experience in snowsports / resort operations or management (3 years).
• Experience in sponsorship and partnership development (3 years).

Requirements

Ability to travel as required to fulfill job duties.

Compensation :

A competitive compensation package will be offered to attract an outstanding candidate. Compensation range for base salary : $180,000 to $200,000.

To Apply :

To apply, please send a cover letter and current resume. The cover letter should outline how your experience fits the position's requirements.

PSIA / AASI is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship.

TIMELINE : Please review the below timeline and tentatively reserve dates and times

• 9 / 24-10 / 24 : Accepting applications
• 10 / 25 : Invites to Interview 1 sent
• 11 / 2 - 11 / 3 : Interview 1 via Zoom with Search Committee.
• 11 / 5 : Invites to Interview 2 sent
• 11 / 23 : Interview 2 in person with the Selection Committee.
• 11 / 25 : Invites to Interview 3,4, and Final Interview sent
• 12 / 3-12 / 5 : Interviews 3 and 4 via Zoom.
• 12 / 10-12 / 12 : Final interview with National Board.
• January 2025 : Announce new CEO

For questions please contact :

[email protected]

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