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US Squash · 4 months ago

Rochester Community Squash Seeks Program Director

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$60K/yr - $75K/yr

US Squash is seeking a visionary and results-oriented Program Director for Rochester Community Squash (RCS) to launch academic and squash programming while developing a public facility by 2027. The role requires engaging with community partners and fundraising to support under-resourced children's access to squash and education.

Non ProfitSocialSportsWellness

Responsibilities

Launch academic and squash programming at a rented facility in downtown Rochester

Work with the RCS Board and the Squash and Education Alliance (SEA) to build and open RCS’s own public squash and academic facility by 2027

Engage with schools and community partners

Inspire and motivate the Rochester community philanthropically

Lead SEA programming

Build teams and implement programs

Run day-to-day operations

Generate sustainable revenue through fundraising events and tournaments

Qualification

Youth developmentCommunity engagementFundraisingProgram implementationSquash experienceTeam buildingCommunication skills

Required

Passion for education, youth development, athletics, and community building

Ability to form authentic and strong relationships with a wide array of people, schools and community partners

Proven success in leading people, building teams, implementing programs, and running day-to-day operations

Strong entrepreneurial spirit with an eye toward building an organization with long-term health and sustainability

Skills and conviction needed to inspire philanthropic giving from individuals, foundations, and businesses

Business mindset that can generate sustainable revenue through fundraising events, tournaments, and other opportunities

Passion and belief in the power of sport as a vehicle to increase health, wellness and access to opportunity

Commitment to an intensive, long-term youth development model that pairs squash with academic tutoring, mentoring, and travel for young people from under-resourced communities

An individual of the highest integrity, capable of communicating with and engaging people from a diverse array of backgrounds