Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club Seeks Executive Director

Jun 15, 2023

The Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club (AVSC) is seeking an experienced, dynamic leader to fill the role of its next Executive Director. AVSC is seeking an individual with strong relationship building skills, excellent communication skills, and a track record of success in fundraising and operational management.

AVSC Executive Director is responsible for overall planning and administration, including program and personnel management, fundraising, overall brand positioning, community relations, and business operations as well as developing and executing the strategic goals and objectives of AVSC’s five programs: Alpine, Nordic, Freestyle/Freeride, Snowboarding, and the Aspen Supports Kids (recreational). The new leader is expected to sustain and strengthen the all-around excellence of AVSC from coaching novice athletes to developing elite, world-class competitors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

WHO WE ARE:

Aspen, at its core, is a mountain town rooted in winter sports and the Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club (AVSC) is a cornerstone organization. AVSC has been the vehicle to experience Aspen in its purest form for generations for youth living in the Roaring Fork Valley. Established in 1937, AVSC is a 501 (c)(3) community-based youth development organization that serves over 3,200 young athletes annually. It is recognized as the oldest youth nonprofit in the Roaring Fork Valley. With an annual operating budget of $7.3 million, 28 full-time, year-round staff, and over 140 staff and coaches in our winter season, AVSC is dedicated to access and excellence while instilling our core values of commitment, teamwork, and integrity. AVSC’s programming offerings positively impacting their physical and mental well-being, while creating a strong community and sense of connection where cultural background and financial resources are not factors. AVSC uses skiing, snowboarding, and biking as a platform for youth to experience the mountains while building character, challenging themselves, staying healthy, and making new friends. We continue to provide top-tier coaches and instructors in our Alpine, Freestyle, Nordic, Snowboarding, and Recreational programs.

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TO APPLY:

At a minimum, please email a full resume or CV. We also welcome a cover letter, stating interest and qualifications, desire and fit for the position as well as up to ten pages of any additional materials to support your candidacy, e.g. reference letters, awards, press clippings or links, etc. Please scan and email in one continuous document using the same order as above.

Completed application materials should be emailed prior to July 26, 2023 to BOTH Max McGee at [email protected] and Mike Richie at [email protected] with AVSC SEARCH in the subject line. Screening interviews begin as applications are received. Present slate of candidates to the search committee on August 1, 2023. First round of interviews to begin the week of August 7, 2023.