Start Date: Preferred July 1, 2015, though flexible depending upon need of candidate. We
encourage any interested candidate to apply even if not immediately available by preferred
start date.
Position:
Urban Squash Cleveland (“USC”) seeks an Executive Director in Cleveland, Ohio. USC, founded
in 2011, is a youth enrichment after-school program for inner city Cleveland youth. USC
combines academic instruction and support, instruction in the sport of squash, community
service, as well as providing mentoring and life skills to impact the lives of middle and high
school students in Cleveland. USC presently serves 30 students ranging from 5th to 9th grade.
In addition to the Executive Director, USC employs an Education Director. The hiring of a
Squash Director will be a principal responsibility of the incoming Executive Director.
The successful candidate will be organized, hardworking, and comfortable raising money and
will have a passion for coaching, tutoring and mentoring young people from poor
communities and cultivating personal relationships with their families. As the leader of the
organization, the Executive Director will control her/his daily schedule, but the position
demands considerably more than a typical full-time job. For at least the first year, the
Executive Director should be present at most of the program’s weekday and weekend
practices, and be regularly accessible outside of traditional work hours.
Compensation & Benefits: Salary range: $50,000-$65,000 commensurate with experience
and qualification. All future increases based on performance and subject to the discretion of
the Board of Directors. Additionally, the Executive Director will be entitled to health insurance
and five (5) weeks of vacation subject to the following restrictions: One (1) week shall be
taken in December, One (1) week shall be taken in the spring consistent with the program
schedule and three (3) weeks shall be taken in the summer.
Responsibilities:
The Executive Director will report to USC’s Board of Directors and her/his responsibilities will
include assembling and managing an able and dedicated staff; creating, strengthening and
managing the program’s partnerships with local schools and universities, businesses, and
nonprofits; recruiting and retaining students and volunteers; raising money and organizing
fundraisers and other events; working with and building USC’s Board of Directors and Young
Professionals Board; and other duties as needed or assigned.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree required graduate degree a plus
Strong familiarity with the urban squash program model; past experience as a
volunteer or staff member of an urban squash program highly desirable
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience as a squash player or squash coach is required
Skills & Personal Characteristics
Leadership
Capable of building, managing, and leading a team proven track record in initiating
and successfully leading groups or projects
Natural, hands-on leadership skills and a pragmatic, business-focused approach to
management.
Organized, with the ability to implement systems and processes while overseeing
growth and change; ability to work against tight deadlines under pressure.
Entrepreneurial drive and desire to build from the ground up able to effectively
operate with little infrastructure.
Sets extremely high standards for self and colleagues. Provides strong leadership but
encourages input from colleagues in the decision-making process and possesses good
team-building skills.
Communication
Excellent negotiation, influence, and presentation skills. Must have the credibility
necessary to lead meetings with accomplished professionals from a variety of sectors.
Exceptional interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with various stakeholders.
Ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization when needed, as a squash
coach, tutor, chaperon or more exhibits the gravitas, charisma and knowledge to be
credible in all situations.
Motivation/Culture Fit
A sharp focus on delivering exceptional levels of service; a customer service orientation
Highly self-motivated and objective driven with a strong commitment to career.
A pragmatic approach and the ability to thrive under pressure of constant change.
The ability to connect socially with people of different ages, backgrounds, and interests
Application Process: Interested candidates should send a brief email to Roy Radigan
(rradigan@infostorerecords.com) and Leigh Digel (ldigel@deloitte.com) to indicate interest
and provide a current copy of their resume.
