ABOUT ALBERTA ALPINE Alberta Alpine Ski Association (AASA) is the Provincial governing body for Alpine Ski Racing in the Province. It has a critical role in leading, fostering, and encouraging interest and participation in ski racing amongst Albertans of all ages and abilities and promoting excellence in high performance. Alberta Alpine is the Provincial Sport Organization recognized by Alpine Canada Alpin, Canadian Snowsports Association, Alberta Winter Games, Canada Winter Games, the Government of Alberta. Alberta Alpine is affiliated with the Federation Internationale de Ski (FIS). Alberta Alpine has responsibility for a wide range of activities, including: participation in sport coaching standards and officials training and development development of children, youth and high performance athletes local and Provincial competitions and International competitions held in the Province and Alberta athletes competing in a number of International competitions. The mission of Alberta Alpine Ski Association is the development and delivery of opportunities for individual growth, enjoyment and excellence in the sport of alpine ski racing and Ski Cross. The key stakeholders of Alberta Alpine include the 38 ski clubs, their athletes and members based and operating across the Province, coaches, officials, and the members of the Alberta Ski Team. Strategic Partnerships with other Provincial Sport Organizations, Alpine Canada Alpin, WinterStart World Cup, ski area operators, our sponsors and all others who are key to our mission and realizing our Vision to lead, inspire, and support world leading programs and athletes in Alpine Ski Racing and Ski Cross. PRESIDENT OF ALBERTA ALPINE The President is a strategic thinker and an advocate for the sport of alpine ski racing and ski cross in Alberta, building strong relationships with members of Alberta Alpine (including member clubs), external stakeholders such as Alpin Canada Alpine, sponsors and partners. As President, you will be responsible for driving and delivering the strategic and operational priorities of Alberta Alpine as agreed with the Board of Directors. You will oversee the strategic direction, growth and day-to-day management of Alberta Alpine, delivering the following elements of our strategic plan and our business: Increasing participation in alpine ski racing in Alberta, across all demographics, with a focus on engaging young athletes and encouraging commitment and development at all levels with passion and energy Building a sustainable and inclusive coaching and officials framework that is a national best practice and that leverages off strong relationships with all stakeholders through strong leadership Management and ongoing development of a provincial competition structure that engages athletes, coaches, officials, and volunteers and that promotes the sport and profile of alpine ski racing and ski cross in Alberta, building towards achievement of athletic excellence at all levels Proven experience sourcing income streams beyond membership fees through the identification of strong sponsorship relationships and fundraising at all levels
Improve the visibility and public awareness of alpine ski racing and ski cross in Alberta, building strong communication channels with all external stakeholders and members, overseeing the development of a provincial data base to maximize communication and commercial opportunities KEY CAPABILITIES A strong and effective leader who is able to inspire and deliver excellence change A strategic thinker with the ability to create and articulate a vision, with the capacity to plan and prioritize at the strategic level Lead and innovate across the organization, thinking outside the box Proven ability to identify and capitalize on new sponsorship and fundraising opportunities Excellent commercial and financial skills to develop budgets and execute operational goals. A change leader having the ability to influence and enthuse others through personal advocacy, vision and drive with a commitment to and passion for the sport of alpine ski racing. Approachable, with excellent people skills and the ability to engage and develop lasting positive relationships with a range of stakeholders Build and support a positive culture of accountability within the organization and with staff Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and strong presentation skills Critical thinker, strong analytical and problem solving skills High level of integrity, professionalism and accountability PROVEN EXPERIENCE Building corporate partnerships, securing sponsors and growing new income streams, proven success in the development and delivery of a successful fundraising model Development and implementation of a strategy and model of excellence in sport Community engagement, especially at the club, officials and coaching levels Leading development of the high performance Alberta Ski team Maintaining a strong and positive relationship with the Board of Directors Developing, reviewing and implementing operational plans and goals Marketing, public relations and social media Deep understanding of the structural corporate governance and capable of developing and implementing systems, processes and procedures, including working with data and building data bases to facilitate communication Addressing and managing challenges faced by associations, building relationships with key stakeholders
RESPONSIBILITIES The President will: Leadership Be responsible for communicating, supporting and attaining the organization s Vision, Mission, Strategic, and annual Operational Plans to external and internal stakeholders. With the Board, establish financial and non-financial performance targets and appropriate measures. Support the organization to achieve these targets. Represent the organization and its Values and Goals with members, customers, suppliers, government and regulatory bodies, which includes all stakeholders and the broader sport community. Be a positive voice and spokesperson. Support a high-performing staff team by attracting, retaining, motivating, mentoring and holding accountable individuals who have high credibility throughout our association. Make Alberta Alpine an exceptional employer. Strategic Planning Through active engagement with key stakeholders, report semi-annually a rolling Strategic Plan to maximize value and recommend the Plan to the Board for input, review, and approval which would include a quarterly review of actionable items. Implement the Strategic Plan and report to the Board on progress and agreed strategic, key performance indicators. Review trends and opportunities in the greater community and create delivery models that recognize these opportunities to encourage membership and participation growth. Identify new services and products, events, and initiatives that will capture new members and create greater participation. Operational Management Develop an Annual Operations Plan and Budget linked to the Strategic Plan and recommend it to the Board for input, review, and approval. Implement the Annual Operations Plan and report to the Board on Progress against the Plan. Provide supervision, management, and leadership of the day-to-day affairs of the organization within policies established and agreed to by the Board. Ensure that the appropriate systems are in place to effectively and efficiently manage the business of the organization consistent with the objectives. Ensure organizational commitments are within delegated approval authorities.
Risk Management Establish processes to identify and manage risks within the framework of a risk management policy endorsed by the Board. Report to the Board on the assessment and management of risk as required by the risk management policies. Ensure the accuracy, completeness, integrity, and disclosure of the organization s financial statements through appropriate policies, procedures, and internal controls. Ensure that the organization complies with all applicable regulatory and government requirements. Provide any required regulatory or government assurances regarding the organization and its activities. Ensure appropriate operational policies and procedures are developed, implemented, and maintained. Organizational Effectiveness Develop and maintain a strong organization with the right people in the right positions to implement the Strategic Plan and the Annual Operations Plan. Consult with the Board regarding appointments to senior positions Implement a performance management system throughout the organization and undertake performance management of all personnel. Ensure people strategies and compensation systems are appropriate to attract and retain the right people to implement the Strategic Plan and Annual Operations Plans by way of an annual or semi-annual performance appraisal. This would ensure personal growth and performance expectations are maintained. Governance Communicate in a timely and open way with the Board on material matters affecting the organization and particularly matters reserved for the Board. Communicate regularly with the Chair and other board members and ensure the Board is being provided with the information necessary to fulfil its legal duties and responsibilities and to make good decisions. Ensure that the Organization has appropriate governance policies in place and that these are regularly reviewed by the Board. Ensure all Board Committees have appropriate charters in place and that these are regularly reviewed by the Board, as well as assisting these committees to fulfill their charters. Ensure that the Board has appropriate & regular exposure to senior management With the Board, ensure effective succession plans are in place for the position of President and all senior staff. Utilize the skills, experience and backgrounds of the Board to the best value for the Association (for example - legal advice)
Marketing, Communications, and Commercialization Oversee all marketing, PR, Publicity, Social Media, and communication initiatives that ensure that the organization and its mission, programmes, and services are consistently presented in a strong, vibrant, and positive way to relevant stakeholders and the greater community. Serve as the primary spokesperson and representative for the organization, working in conjunction with the Chair as appropriate. Fully identify and secure funding opportunities from Provincial and Federal government, foundations, and other institutions while recognizing and developing new properties that will develop the sport of skiing whilst being attractive to sponsors and other commercial partners. The president must have a proven track record of maintaining current sponsors and garnering new opportunities. It will be required that the President is leading and developing business cases continuously to increase sponsorship levels while working in conjunction with the fundraising committee. Pursue and maintain philanthropic and other related opportunities for appropriate programmes, working through AASA and the Legacy Fund. Stakeholder Management Effectively manage the relationships between AASA and key stakeholders, seeking input on key issues as appropriate. Ensure that communication between AASA and key stakeholders is both timely and appropriate. Regularly engage with representatives of Member Clubs, Officials, Coaching Representatives, Major Event organizations, and ski resort operators to develop a close and supportive working relationship. Ensure an appropriate level of transparency amongst key stakeholders impacted by AASA policies and decisions. Social, Environmental, and Ethical Practices Foster ethical and responsible decision-making by management and staff. Set the ethical tone for the organization. Lead the organization in its corporate social responsibility. Be a community leader and ensure the organization contributes to the well-being of the community in which it functions. Network with other sport organizations, community leaders and organizations in an effort to gain exposure for AASA and enhance further business development. SELECTION CRITERIA In addition to demonstrating relevant experience identified in this Position Overview, candidates applying for the President role will require a range of personal and professional skills, including:
A demonstrable passion for sport and a genuine understanding and respect for the opportunities and health, social and other benefits that alpine ski racing presents to the Alberta Alpine community A strong, energetic, inclusive and down-to-earth management style with the ability to identify and harness the specialist knowledge of the alpine ski racing community for the benefit of the sport and Alberta Alpine athletes, coaches, volunteers and members The ability to influence and work collaboratively with a range of interest groups including officials and volunteers, members and supporters, coaches, employees, other provincial and national sporting agencies and sponsors Proven ability to identify and develop commercial and sponsorship opportunities, delivering a stable and diverse revenue stream Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal presentation skills, with the ability to act confidently as the public spokesperson for Alberta Alpine A strong understanding of the workings and demands of a multi-level sport and/or member-based organization Solid financial acumen, including the capacity to interpret and report on financial statements and experience in the management of an operating budget of approximately $2 million KEY RELATIONSHIPS As President you will work with and need to carefully manage a number of key relationships including: Alberta Alpine Chairperson Alberta Alpine Board Members (Including various committees) Member Associations/Clubs of Alberta Alpine Ski Association Alberta Alpine Management and Staff Athletes, Coaches and Officials Suppliers Sponsors and Supporters Legend Club Members Alumni of Alberta Alpine Alpine Canada (including Canadian Ski Coaches Federation) Winterstart Committee Alpine Provincial Sports Organizations across Canada Alberta Sport Connection Government of Alberta Host Resorts and Management (ie Silvertip golf course)
Canadian Snowsports Association Friends of Alberta Alpine Alberta Ski Team Parents Winsport LOCATION AND HOURS The President of Alberta Alpine will have a home-base office located in Canmore, Alberta. Due to the nature of the position and the sport of alpine ski racing, the President will be expected to spend significant time outside the office, building and fostering external stakeholder relationships, both on the ski hill and in corporate settings. The position will necessarily involve weekend and evening work. This is a full time role. REMUNERATION An attractive compensation package will be offered, commensurate with the experience and skills of the successful candidate and the nature of our sport organization. TO APPLY Should you be interested in pursuing this leadership opportunity, please submit your resume, letter of introduction and the names and contact information for three references, in confidence, to the Board Chair, Joanne Gray, jobs@albertaalpine.ca or via mail to Joanne Gray, c/o Alied Ten Broek at Alberta Alpine, Bill Warren Training Centre Suite 100,1995 Olympic Way Canmore, AB T1W 2T6. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. The Board of Alberta Alpine will contact those applicants that it feels reflect the requirements of the position and will bring proven experience in leading a sport organization with passion and energy. Thank you for your interest in our organization and the role of President.