Moorhead Youth Hockey Association Executive Director
Moorhead Youth Hockey Association Executive Director Your Role The Executive Director is responsible for the MYHA’s consistent achievement of its mission, achieving financial objectives, responsible for managing staff, increasing fundraising, implementing new programs and working with board directors to further promote the brand and value of our association. The Executive Director is also responsible for the day-to-day operation of the organization, including managing committees (excluding the Hockey Committee) and staff and developing business plans in collaboration with the board for the future of the organization. The Executive Director is accountable to the MYHA Board Chair and will report to the board of directors on a regular basis.
What You Bring to the Table
10+ Years of association/non-profit director-level responsibility Experienced leader and effective personnel manager Deep understanding of non-profits, gaming and athletic organizations Public speaking and networking Budgeting, finance and reporting
Your Job Responsibilities Planning 1. Assure that the organization has a long-range business strategy which achieves its mission, and toward which it makes consistent and timely progress 2. Provide leadership in developing program, organizational and financial plans with the Board of Directors and staff, and carry out plans and policies authorized by the board. 3. Maintain a working knowledge of trends in fundraising and association long-term planning within youth hockey and sports associations. Communication 1. See that the board is kept fully informed on the condition of the organization and all important factors influencing it. 2. Publicize the activities of the organization, its programs and goals. 3. Establish sound working relationships and cooperative arrangements with community groups and organizations. 4. Represent the programs and point of view of the organization to agencies, organizations, and the general public. Leadership and Management 1. Be responsible for the recruitment, employment, and release of all personnel, both paid staff and volunteers (excluding the Hockey Director). 2. Ensure that job descriptions are developed, that regular performance evaluations are held, and that sound human resource practices are in place. 3. See that an effective team, with appropriate provision for succession, is in place. 4. Encourage staff and volunteer development and education, and assist program staff in relating their specialized work to the total program of the organization. 5. Maintain a culture and work environment that attracts, keeps, and motivates a diverse staff of top quality people.
Budget and Finance 1. Be responsible for developing and maintaining sound financial practices. 2. Work with the staff, Finance Committee, and the board in preparing a budget; see that the organization operates within budget guidelines. 3. Provide monthly reporting/dashboards/KPI’s to the MYHA board 4. Ensure that adequate funds are available to permit the organization to carry out its work. 5. Jointly, with the board of directors, conduct official correspondence of the organization, and jointly, with designated officers, execute legal documents. Hockey/Membership 1. Define membership communication best practices and support protocol 2. Develop strategy/plan for improving membership 3. Develop plan for business partnership and arena/membership advertising 4. Working in conjunction with hockey and tournament director to make tournaments in Moorhead an incredible experience for the players and parents, and profitable for MYHA. 5. Promote active and broad participation by volunteers in all areas of the organization's work.
What You Bring to the Table
10+ Years of association/non-profit director-level responsibility Experienced leader and effective personnel manager Deep understanding of non-profits, gaming and athletic organizations Public speaking and networking Budgeting, finance and reporting
Your Job Responsibilities Planning 1. Assure that the organization has a long-range business strategy which achieves its mission, and toward which it makes consistent and timely progress 2. Provide leadership in developing program, organizational and financial plans with the Board of Directors and staff, and carry out plans and policies authorized by the board. 3. Maintain a working knowledge of trends in fundraising and association long-term planning within youth hockey and sports associations. Communication 1. See that the board is kept fully informed on the condition of the organization and all important factors influencing it. 2. Publicize the activities of the organization, its programs and goals. 3. Establish sound working relationships and cooperative arrangements with community groups and organizations. 4. Represent the programs and point of view of the organization to agencies, organizations, and the general public. Leadership and Management 1. Be responsible for the recruitment, employment, and release of all personnel, both paid staff and volunteers (excluding the Hockey Director). 2. Ensure that job descriptions are developed, that regular performance evaluations are held, and that sound human resource practices are in place. 3. See that an effective team, with appropriate provision for succession, is in place. 4. Encourage staff and volunteer development and education, and assist program staff in relating their specialized work to the total program of the organization. 5. Maintain a culture and work environment that attracts, keeps, and motivates a diverse staff of top quality people.
Budget and Finance 1. Be responsible for developing and maintaining sound financial practices. 2. Work with the staff, Finance Committee, and the board in preparing a budget; see that the organization operates within budget guidelines. 3. Provide monthly reporting/dashboards/KPI’s to the MYHA board 4. Ensure that adequate funds are available to permit the organization to carry out its work. 5. Jointly, with the board of directors, conduct official correspondence of the organization, and jointly, with designated officers, execute legal documents. Hockey/Membership 1. Define membership communication best practices and support protocol 2. Develop strategy/plan for improving membership 3. Develop plan for business partnership and arena/membership advertising 4. Working in conjunction with hockey and tournament director to make tournaments in Moorhead an incredible experience for the players and parents, and profitable for MYHA. 5. Promote active and broad participation by volunteers in all areas of the organization's work.
