World Baseball Academy, Inc

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1 World Baseball Academy, Inc CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Job Description World Baseball Academy, Inc * 1701 Freeman Street * Fort Wayne, Indiana * *

2 LETTER FROM SEARCH COMMITTEE The strategic vision of our organization is that the young people who experience WBA instruction in any location will be inspired to become positive role models who mentor others to reach their full potential on and off the playing field. Our leadership feels our responsibility is to use the game of baseball as a relational tool to inspire the hearts of young people and encourage them to be future leaders. In order to accomplish our vision, we must fulfill our mission. The mission of the World Baseball Academy is to provide quality baseball instruction enhanced with character-building values that teach respect for the game, one s self and others and build mentoring relationships between parents, coaches and players. International connections empower the WBA to fulfill this mission locally and around the world. It is our hope that we can find a Chief Operating Officer who shares our philosophy and will work passionately to achieve our mission and vision. We are grateful for our Board of Directors and Staff who are dedicated to finding the right person to fit this role within the World Baseball Academy. Please feel free to contact Lee DeTurk or Caleb Kimmel (contact information at the end of this document) with an expression of interest or networking referrals or specific candidate recommendations that may be appropriate. Thank you in advance for your interest and consideration! - The Search Committee

3 ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW The World Baseball Academy has a unique history that has helped position this organization for some great things to come! The founder, Caleb Kimmel, is a homegrown native of Fort Wayne, Indiana. In 2000, while still in college, Kimmel worked alongside his father in forming Between The Lines, LLC that served as the event planner for the annual Hoosier Classic Summer Baseball Tournaments. After graduating college in 2003, Kimmel expanded Between The Lines by beginning to add baseball instructional programs to complement the established tournaments. In December of 2003, Between The Lines became a tenant at the ASH Centre in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It was in that same year some dynamic leadership crossed paths. Steve Sotir, the former Director of Player Development for the International Baseball Federation (IBAF), had become a key administrative leader within Southwest Allen County School systems. However, Sotir had never really had the opportunity to utilize his unique baseball background while residing in Fort Wayne. Kimmel and Sotir began to envision what could happen if established quality event planners partnered up with the international experts within the game. It was in those brainstorming sessions that the World Baseball Academy emerged. Sotir brought in the leadership of Dr. Darin Van Tassell and Larry Bryant key international baseball leaders who all have had a great impact on the growth of the game globally. Van Tassell, a professor of International Studies, was the Baseball Competition Director of the 2008 Olympics Baseball Games in Beijing. Bryant is a professor of health. In 2007, these four leaders began to develop plans that combined the well-established local baseball programming in Fort Wayne with international opportunities around the world. Van Tassell, Bryant and Sotir created the name World Baseball Academy to capture the essence of teaching the game of baseball. Academy represents the concept of being a student of the game. Baseball is the platform by which we can get the attention of young people, build a relationship with them, and educate them on the fundamentals of the sport and of life. World captures the essence of our global vision. In 2008, The World Baseball Academy, Inc became an official 501(c)3 nonprofit with the focus of developing leadership through the game of baseball. In 2012, the World Baseball Academy consolidated with another nonprofit to become the owners and operators of the ASH Centre, a 26-acre campus located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. As of today, World Baseball Academy, Inc is an established organization that is serving nearly 3,000 young people and making a substantial economic and social impact on the community of Fort Wayne! The World Baseball Academy provides quality instruction for local students, hosts tournaments that draw in teams from around the midwest and Canada, as well as hosting short-term leadership development trips to different areas of the world for local youth to gain unbelievable experiences through baseball!

4 THE OPPORTUNITY Position: Reports To: Chief Operating Officer of World Baseball Academy Lee DeTurk, WBA Board Chairman The Chief Operating Officer of World Baseball Academy will oversee the day-to-day operations of the organization. This person will function as the leader of the staff and will manage the overall budget and strategic plan of the operations. Aside from oversight of staff and budget, the Chief Operating Officer will need to manage the indoor facility utilization and work to secure shortterm tenants within the indoor complex. These areas of the operations are vitally important for cash flow purposes. The Chief Operating Officer will have a real advantage by having the founder (and former Executive Director), Caleb Kimmel, serving as the Chief Executive Officer. The CEO role will serve as a strong support for the Chief Operating Officer with an emphasis on strategic guidance. A humble and hard-working demeanor is essential to the success of the Chief Operating Officer position and s/he will be most effective by continuing to grow the image and positive reputation of the organization within the Fort Wayne community.

5 POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES STRATEGIC PLANNING BUDGET Work with the CEO & Board of Directors on the strategic priorities of the organization. o Capital Campaign: More Than a Game Campaign o Lease Agreement of Gymnasium o WBA Awareness within Community o Recruitment of quality Board Members Work with staff on programming goals o Personal Instruction Goals o Group Instruction Goals o Tournament Registration Goals o International Outreach Goals o Leadership Development Goals Review and adjust the annual operational budget or the organization. ($450 $500K) Report to Board of Directors the financial position of the organization on a monthly basis. Understand the need to make payroll and how to make that happen. Maintain the proper reporting of the organization s finances. Oversee the Bookkeeper to ensure our best practices on accounting are being administered. FUNDRAISING MANAGEMENT Humble, servant leadership style that embraces creating a positive work environment that balances smart business with mission fulfillment strategies. High functioning communication skills with an emphasis on strengthening mission fulfillment. Having hire/fire decision making abilities pertaining to all staff positions. Intellectual curiosity with a hunger for improving services and maintaining a cleanly atmosphere at ASH Centre. Oversee the Development Officer to ensure our fundraising efforts are aligning with our strategic plan. Provide fundraising support for the March Benefit Auction by assisting in securing auction items, ticket sales, and sponsorships. Provide mild fundraising support for the Capital Campaign. TECHNOLOGY Seek out and implement potential technology accelerators for the organization. Mild social media sophistication understands the methodology and keys to engagement in facebook, youtube, website, etc

6 THE CANDIDATE: MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS Strong attention to detail drive for excellence and personal accountability; a strong customer service attitude Entrepreneurial mindset always reevaluating processes for continuous process improvement Baseball knowledge must have some level of baseball knowledge as a former player, coach, or baseball business leader Thinker and Doer that works toward full team engagement in outcome Servant leadership mindset Intellectual curiosity and learning agility that is driven by consistent investigation of industry best practices Management competency and interpersonal skills to work effectively with peers and subordinates in a cooperative team environment Positive approach that fosters a team environment and conveys our mission Facilitation skills for strategic planning sessions Creative thinking skills, combined with strong business acumen Highly relational leader, with broad community awareness and interaction Able to multi-task, managing many diverse areas of the operations Ability to implement and manage fiscal control and budgeting

7 THE CANDIDATE: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES A clear, demonstrated understanding of what will impact the organization s constituency, and the ability to put a plan into practice Ability to juggle several competing responsibilities wear many hats Evidence of being an entrepreneurial self-starter with the ability to create methodology The ability to inspire confidence and influence varied audiences, as well as the ability to inspire, motivate, and marshal resources Appreciation for current social media environment change and innovation and the ability to leverage relevant internal technology Effective organizer and leader able to plan the work, then work the plan Demonstrated abilities in identifying, managing and improving performance relative to key success measures and metrics. Strong interpersonal, organizational, people management, process and project management, communication, and analytical skills

8 ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION: The mission of the World Baseball Academy is to provide quality baseball instruction enhanced with character-building values that teach respect for the game, one s self and others and build mentoring relationships between parents, coaches and players. International connections empower the WBA to fulfill this mission locally and around the world. ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION: World Baseball Academy located at: The ASH Centre (1701 Freeman Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802) ORGANIZATIONAL PROGRAMS (Annually): Lease Agreements / Indoor Rentals (Non-Program): Outdoor Ballfield Usage (Non-Program Rentals): Hoosier Classic Baseball Tournaments (WBA Program): Baseball Instruction (WBA Group Programs & Camps): Baseball Instruction (WBA Personal Instruction): Leadership Development & Internships: International Baseball Trips: 60,000+ people impacted 15,000+ people impacted 5,000+ people impacted 800+ players 100+ players 35+ people 20+ people

9 SALARY / BENEFITS / INCENTIVES Salary: Benefits: Incentives: Additional Pay: Negotiable based on experience and skills sets Health Reimbursement Plan Available Many positions include a base salary plus the ability to earn commissions based upon productivity levels. The Chief Operating Officer would have the ability to earn commissions within this position. Due to the nature of our business, certain staff members can supplement their income by assisting within our instructional baseball programs or assisting with tournaments. As long as the staff member is able to effectively execute their position and are qualified for instruction then they can work additional hours for additional income. TO APPLY FOR POSITION, PLEASE CONTACT: Lee DeTurk, Board President Caleb Kimmel, CEO resume to: resume@worldbaseballacademy.com or fax to Questions on Position to: resume@worldbaseballacademy.com