Organization: Pop Warner Little Scholars
Position Title: President/Executive Director
Reports to: Board of Directors & Board’s Executive Committee
Location: Langhorne, Pennsylvania (Greater Philadelphia Metropolitan Area)
Search Contact: Prodigy Search
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BACKGROUND
Pop Warner Little Scholars is seeking a President/Executive Director to lead one of the nation’s most historic and respected youth sports organizations. For nearly 100 years, Pop Warner has been synonymous with youth football in America and has been a leader in competitive cheerleading and dance for generations. The organization has been recognized as a leader in player safety and the balance of academics and sports. In this leadership role, you will set the vision for the organization, serve as brand steward, and position the organization for growth and long-term stability.
SUMMARY
The ideal candidate has extensive management experience in amateur or professional sports, is a passionate advocate for youth sports and their benefits for young people, has an understanding and deep appreciation for football and cheer, and is a proven manager and consensus builder. They should be able to inspire and guide a small professional staff and a large, diverse group of volunteers running thousands of programs at the grassroots level across the United States.
Through tackle football, flag football, cheerleading, or dance, Pop Warner is committed to creating positive experiences for young people in a structured and supervised environment, where they have fun and develop critical, lifelong values and skills including teamwork, leadership, perseverance, physical fitness, academic success and a respect for others.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
Pop Warner is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity, promotes equity, and ensures that all participants feel valued and respected. The new President/Executive Director will be expected to lead with a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), recognizing the importance of creating a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for everyone, regardless of their background, race, ethnicity, gender, ability, or socioeconomic status.
Pop Warner believes that diversity strengthens our community and enriches the experience for all participants. We are committed to hiring a leader who shares this belief and is passionate about advancing DEI efforts to build a more inclusive and equitable organization.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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QUALIFICATIONS
DEI PHILOSOPHY
Please note that our job descriptions are general overviews, not a mandatory comprehensive list. We recognize that a successful candidate will meet many of the requirements listed in this job description but may not meet all the qualifications.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
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