Korn Ferry is hiring: Executive Director in Santa Monica

Founded in 2009, our non-profit client’s high school female student-athletes are future women leaders from Los Angeles’ diverse neighborhoods, who come together to form a collaborative built on teamwork, determination, and hard work. Through rowing, they learn how to set goals and work together to achieve them, with the ultimate goal being an affordable college career. With the goal of making rowing more inclusive, and in doing so, to allow girls from low and middle-income households to use the sport as a stepping stone to college scholarships. Since then, approximately 98% of the girls who have graduated from our client’s competitive team have gone to college on academic or rowing scholarships. The competitive team numbers close to 25 girls with a coaching staff of 2-3 professionals. Our client’s community outreach efforts annually reach over 900 students. Role Summary/Purpose Our client is seeking an energetic, talented and spirited Executive Director to effectively guide and lead our client into the next phase of its development. The Executive Director is a key self-starter leader who can manage our day-to-day operations while leveling up the strategic direction of the program. This is a hands-on role and a successful candidate will be excited to work with a diverse group of student athletes, coaching staff, and Board Directors . He or she will have the ability to teach, lead, motivate and guide young student athletes while maintaining the highest standards of ethics, sportsmanship, and safety principles on and off the water. Further the Executive Director will form and maintain community partnerships as well as effective relationships with athletes, coaches, parents, and the Board of Directors. This role is a full-time role requiring 40 hours per week, with some time in the marina, supervising practices. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Day-to-Day Supervise our client’s coaching staff during the week Supervise the college counselor and college admissions visitors Create a database of equipment holdings Respond to email inquiries from athletes, parents etc. and daily business responsibilities Ideate and explore new avenues for fundraising and community awareness Prepare grant applications Monitor grant funding and spending Maintain the relationships with funders and grantors Recruiting and Regattas Lead the Erg Ed program in the local middle schools Collaborate with community stakeholders to organize wide-reaching public events, i.e. fundraising, PR events and Learn To Row days. Ensure a healthy pipeline of new rowers into the program Coordinate regatta entries and requirements, including travel logistics Logistics Responsibility for the overall budget Oversee all equipment and uniform purchase decisions Coordinate all Board meetings and Board development activities Oversee all tenant relationships and agreements with LA County Beaches and Harbors Coordinate all insurance matters Coordinate all accounting and tax preparation needs Qualifications/Requirements Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree Excellent communication skills and strong interpersonal skills Passion for the sport of rowing or equivalent athletic affinity Demonstrated interest and/or experience in education and athletics Desired Characteristics Desire to remain in the position for at least two years Bilingual language skills (English and Spanish) Salary range: $175K SE 510684303