Northwest Leadership Associatespresents an invitation to apply for the position of

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Washington Interscholastic Activities Association

 

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Washington Interscholastic ActivitiesAssociation (WIAA) Executive Board seeksan outstanding association leader to applyfor the position of Executive Director.

Mike Colbrese will retire June 30, 2019,after twenty-five years of exemplaryservice to the association.

The Board invites applications through January 3, 2019.

EXECUTIVE BOARD

Pat McCarthy (President) - SeattleHarlan Kredit - Lynden Christian

Tim Thomsen - SumnerRich Rouleau- Naches Valley Greg Whitmore - Lind-Ritzville

Ken Lindgren - OakesdaleWendy Malich - Franklin PierceScott Chamberlain - Centralia

Miles Caples - EntiatLori Wyborney - Spokane

Eric McCurdy - SeattleJohn Cerna - ToppenishJohn Wallwork - Pasco

THE ASSOCIATIONThe Washington Interscholastic Activities Association(WIAA) is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) service organizationand rule-making body that was formed in 1905 to createequitable playing conditions between high school sportsteams in Washington. The Association consists of nearly800 member high schools and middle/junior high schools,both public and private, and is divided into nine geographicservice districts. The 15-member state staff administersAssociation policies, rules and regulations, and providesother assistance and service to member schools.

The WIAA oversees athletics and fine arts in Washingtonstate and hosts 120 WIAA state championship events for thefollowing sports and activities: baseball, basketball, bowling,cheerleading, cross country, dance/drill, debate, drama,football, golf, gymnastics, music, softball, swimming &diving, soccer, tennis, track & field, volleyball and wrestling. WIAA State Championships run from early Novemberthrough late May. These programs provide students withvaluable life skills and are an integral part of the totaleducation process.

The WIAA does not receive any funding via tax dollars, nordoes it receive any financial support from the State ofWashington. The WIAA is funded primarily through ticketsales for state tournaments and other events. Additionalfunding is derived from sponsorships, membership fees, apercentage of merchandise sales and other minimal items.WIAA expenses are related to the operations of thebusiness and the costs associated with running statechampionships.

For more information about the association visit: https://www.wiaa.com

HONORARY BOARD

Eric Anderson - AWSP Rick Skeen WFIS

Kevin McKay - WASAKen VanSickle - WSSAA

Todd Stordahl - WOANick Reykdal - AWMLP Ed Laulainen - WSCARob Friese - WSCA

Dave Tikker - WSSAAALori Oviatt - WSSDAJim Rice - Fine Arts

TJ Greene - Tribal Schools

CONTRACT

The Board will negotiate a multi-yearcontract with compensationcommensurate with other associationexecutive directors. WIAA also provideshealth benefits, sick leave, vacation,transportation, employer contribution toretirement, and other benefits for theExecutive Director.

SEARCH CALENDAR

Application Deadline: January 3, 2019

Selection of Candidates for Interviews: January 11, 2019

Preliminary Interviews:January 19, 2019

Final Interviews:January 26, 2019

Selection of New Executive Director:January 27, 2019

New Executive Director Assumes Position:

To Be Negotiated

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES In a recent survey, WIAA stakeholders ranked the followingkey responsibilities of the Executive Director in this order:

LeadershipLeads development of a vision for the future of theAssociation; acts as an effective spokesperson forthe Association.

OrganizationalManagement Ex-officio member of the Executive Board;recommends appropriate policies, procedures, actionsand budgets; assures efficient business practices;employs and supervises staff.

CommunicationsKeeps members informed of Association events andactivities; visits each region periodically.

Member Relations and ServicesDevelops appropriate professional learning activities;creates timely publications; and provides counsel andassistance to WIAA members upon request.

Inter-agency RelationsMaintains liaisons with educational associations(including, but not limited to the AWSP, WASA,WSSDA) and state agencies (includig, not not limitedto, the OSPI and the SBE.)

Government RelationsProvides leadership in generating WIAA's Legislativeplatform; collaborates with other agencies andorganizations in legislative efforts.

QUALITIES AND QUALIFICATIONSThe Executive Board is seeking a recognized educationalleader with the following qualities and qualifications:

Possesses a vision for the future of the Association.

Commands a high work ethic and recognizes,respects, and utilizes the individual talents of others.

Excellence in oral and written communication skillswith the ability to listen and respond.

Experience in building strategic alliances with a widevariety of groups and organizations.

An understanding of the legislative/political process.

APPLICATION

For full consideration, please submit the following materials byJanuary 3, 2019.

A formal letter of application.A completed application formavailable from NorthwestLeadership Associates (contactinformation below).A current resume.Five current letters ofrecommendation.A statement of expectations for theWIAA in the next decade.

Send all application materialselectronically to:Dr. Dennis RayNorthwest Leadership Associatesdennisray@superintendentsearch.com(509) 979-5561

The Washington Interscholastic ActivitiesAssociation provides equal opportunity in educationand employment and does not discriminate on thebasis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex,age, marital status or handicap in accordance withTitle VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title Iof the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and WashingtonState Laws Against Discrimination.

Fosters interpersonal relationships that inspire theconfidence, respect, and trust of all with whom theExecutive Director interacts.

Projects a professional image of the energy andvitality necessary to represent, promote, and supportthe unique membership, component, and schooldistrict needs of the WIAA.

Values diversity and has the ability to work with andunderstand people from all cultures, economic strata,and ethnic backgrounds.

Ability to work in a positive manner with all membersof the educational community.

 

Northwest Leadership Associates, dennisray@mac.com,dennisray@superintendentsearch.com, Liberty Lake, WA 99019

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