Executive Director
Park City Ski & Snowboard (PCSS)
Park City, Utah
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Park City Ski & Snowboard (PCSS), a U.S. Ski & Snowboard Gold Certified Club serving more than 1,200 athletes, is seeking an Executive Director to lead the organization during a pivotal moment in its history as Park City prepares to host the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
This is a rare opportunity to guide one of the nation’s premier winter sports organizations into its next era. The Executive Director will provide strategic and organizational leadership to position PCSS as a nationally leading and internationally recognized winter sports organization.
PCSS operates as a single-member LLC under the Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation (UOLF), a 501(c)(3), with shared finance, HR, and governance services.
Position Overview
Reports To: Park City Ski & Snowboard Board
Employee Status: Full-time, exempt
Salary Range: $140,000 to $180,000 annually
Supervises: Athletic Directors and Administrative Staff
Questions: atowery@uolf.org
Key Responsibilities
Executive Leadership and Strategy
The Executive Director sets and executes a long-term vision that ensures organizational health, financial sustainability, and operational excellence. In partnership with the Board and Sport Directors, the ED aligns programs, resources, and culture with strategic priorities.
- Lead long-range strategy advancing PCSS as a national leader with international impact
- Foster a values-based culture emphasizing character development, athletic excellence, and community pride
- Build and lead a high-performing senior team delivering mission-focused results
Organizational and Sport Leadership
- Oversee organizational structure, staffing strategy, and leadership development
- Ensure systems and infrastructure support high-quality programs and athlete development
- Maintain compliance with U.S. Ski & Snowboard standards, SafeSport requirements, and Gold Certification benchmarks
Financial Leadership, Fundraising, and Sponsorship
- Partner with staff and the Board to develop annual budgets and long-term financial plans
- Maintain a strong working relationship with UOLF
- Lead fundraising strategy alongside the Development Director and Board
- Participate in major donor cultivation, corporate sponsorship development, foundation support, and government funding
- Align fundraising, marketing, and communications to maximize visibility and sponsorship value
Community Engagement and Partnerships
- Serve as a visible ambassador for PCSS
- Build and sustain relationships with resorts, Olympic and training venues, schools, and community organizations
- Champion PCSS’s mission with families, donors, sponsors, and civic leaders
- Ensure strong and consistent public presence through media and community engagement
Governance, Risk, and Compliance
- Support Board and member meetings in compliance with governance and certification requirements
- Negotiate and execute major contracts with appropriate oversight
- Oversee risk management, insurance, SafeSport compliance, and regulatory obligations
Qualifications
- Strategic, confident, and collaborative leadership style
- Strong governance awareness and accountability
- Clear and effective communicator across written, verbal, and public platforms
- Demonstrated ability to build trust with staff, volunteers, athletes, families, partners, and donors
- Strong financial acumen and budgeting experience
- Proven nonprofit fundraising success
- Experience in marketing, public relations, and public speaking
- Current First Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain within two months
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Physical Education, Kinesiology, or related field preferred
- Experience leading complex and dynamic organizations
- Background in youth sports leadership, preferably winter sports
Equal Opportunity Statement
Park City Ski & Snowboard is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic background, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, family status, or disability. Accommodations are available upon request during all stages of the selection process.
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management reserves the right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this position at any time.
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