PCA – PORTLAND (OREGON)
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
JOB DESCRIPTION
About Positive Coaching Alliance
Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) (www.positivecoach.org) is a national nonprofit organization
founded at the Stanford University Department of Athletics in 1998. PCA provides training to
coaches, parents, youth athletes, and youth sports organization leaders on how to use the youth
sports experience to teach young athletes positive character traits and "life lessons” and to
develop not only Better Athletes but more importantly Better People! Through partnerships with
more than 2,000 schools and youth sports organizations (YSOs), PCA has conducted 13,000+
workshops for leaders, coaches, parents and athletes on using sports to teach life lessons. PCA is
headquartered in Mountain View (CA), with Chapters in Chicago, Cleveland, Colorado, Hawaii,
Houston, Minnesota, New England, North Texas, Phoenix, Sacramento, SF Bay Area, and
Tampa Bay and soon to open Chapters in Los Angeles and Portland. Additionally, PCA has sales
offices in New York/New Jersey and Washington D.C.
About the PCA - Portland Executive Director
Positive Coaching Alliance is seeking an entrepreneurial individual to fill the position of Chapter
Executive Director (CED) for the Portland Chapter of PCA. The CED is responsible for the success
of PCA in Portland under the general oversight of the PCA - Portland Board. The CED will report to
the Director of Field Operations who is based in the Colorado office.
Duties & Responsibilities
The CED is responsible for the ultimate success of PCA - Portland, including but not limited to:
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Work effectively with the PCA – Portland Board
-- Work with PCA – Portland Board to develop, implement and evaluate a long-term strategy
for PCA
-- Work with Board to raise funds necessary to establish long-term viability of PCA - Portland
-- Keep the Board informed on financial and programmatic conditions
-- Assist Board members in publicizing and promoting PCA – Portland through the various
networks in creating a “buzz” to enhance success in partnership development, trainer
recruitment, fund-raising and special events
-- Work with the Board Chair to schedule, organize agendas and prepare materials for Board
Meetings.
-- Work with Board Chair and Committee/Task Force Chairs to engage every Board member
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Lead and manage the PCA – Portland Office
-- Recruit, hire & manage PCA – Portland staff in consultation with PCA – Portland Board and
relevant national functional directors—Field Operations, Partner Development (sales),
Training and Development in PCA headquarters to ensure performance standards are met
-- Meet or exceed annual contribution and earned income goals
-- Ensure sound human resource practices are followed, including keeping accurate staff job
descriptions and conducting regular performance evaluations
-- Prepare and manage annual budget and execute sound financial practices
-- Maintain official records and ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations
-- Keep abreast of best practices in the youth sports field and the nonprofit sector
-- Maintain an organizational culture reflecting the “PCA Way” so PCA – Portland staff
flourish, grow and are successful
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Represent PCA – Portland to the local community
-- Create a sense of excitement about PCA programs in Portland
-- Reach out to the local media to inform the public about PCA programs and successes
-- Develop relationships with business, philanthropic, academic and government leaders
-- Engage Board members to make introductions to influential individuals & organizations
-- Manage PCA – Portland web site, and edit and publish local newsletter
-- Ensure that PCA – Portland events are conducted in professional and appealing manner
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Raise sufficient funds annually for PCA – Portland to thrive
-- Develop and implement a successful fund-raising plan in conjunction with Board and
National Development staff
-- Cultivate relationships with a pipeline of prospects and solicit donors
-- Raise funds for “scholarship” workshops for schools and youth sports organizations (YSOs)
serving underserved communities
-- Work with the local corporations to support PCA – Portland activities
-- Ensure gifts are acknowledged in a timely manner and actively steward donors
-- Oversee and manage special events to raise funds and gain new donors
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Add value to the PCA Movement nationwide
-- Manage local operations in accordance with PCA National procedures
-- Provide input to improving PCA general operating practices
-- Serve as resource to Executive Directors in other cities.
-- Contribute to PCA as a learning organization
Qualifications & Characteristics of Ideal Candidates
 Self-starter with entrepreneurial mind-set, teachable spirit & willingness to think out of the box
 Bachelor degree, Masters degree preferred
 Team player who works cooperatively with all staff, especially the national functional managers
 Proven record of fundraising and experience working with a nonprofit Board
 Proven record of operating an office with full P&L responsibilities
 5+ years of general management experience
 Outstanding verbal, writing and presentation skills
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Able to work on weeknights and weekends on occasion
Passion for the PCA cause is essential!
Compensation: Salary + Bonus
$70,000 - $90,000
PCA provides competitive benefits, which include
 Medical, dental and vision
 Long term disability
 403(b) retirement plan
 11 holidays a year
 12 vacation days and 12 sick days starting first year
Please email your cover letter and resume to [email protected]