Are you looking for a great job in fitness and recreation in a fantastic town on Lake Superior’s south shore? Recreation and Fitness Resources is seeking an Executive Director in Bayfield, WI. The E.D. is responsible for leadership and supervision of 3 full-time and 10-15 part-time employees, facilities and indoor pool operations, recreation programming, financial management, capacity building, communications and community relations, and board coordination. Salary: $40,000+, depending upon experience. Submit cover letter, resume, including 3 references to:
​c/o Recreation and Fitness Resources; P.O. Box 1146; Bayfield, WI 54814 OR Email
Contact Charles Finn 518-209-5511 if you have questions.
Applicant reviews will begin February 10, 2020.
1. Leadership, Supervision and Program Oversight (estimate 35:
• Ultimately responsible to the Board of Directors (BOD) for successful operations; insuring priorities are accomplished, whether by delegation or by direct personal action.
• Facilitates goal-driven leadership:
o Works closely with the Board to establish annual and 3-year goals and objectives for finances, programs, staff, operations, and other relevant elements;
o Leads the organization in accomplishing these goals and objectives.
• Provides oversight and support for all programs, activities, and special events.
• Oversees facilities management:
o Ensures safe and effective facilities operations;
o Develops and implements the maintenance plan and schedule.
• Supervises all permanent positions.
• Manages workforce for maximum efficiency.
• Fosters teamwork.
• Promotes staff development.
• Identifies and pursues program expansion and new program development in response to community needs and as resources allow.

2. Financial Management (20% estimate):
• Develops annual and 3-year goals-driven budget.
• Monitors and manages the budget to ensure financial stability while achieving annual and 3-year goals and objectives.
o Monitors cash flow;
o Works closely with RFR accountant and Treasurer;
o Keeps the Board of Directors apprised of financial status, including potential issues of concern as soon as they emerge.
• Implements the school lease.
• Addresses other financial elements as they arise.

3. Capacity Building (20% estimate):
• Develops and implements a sustainable financial strategy, including a capital improvement program.
• Proactively pursues and secures funding from a broad range of potential income sources including, but not limited to:
o Expanded memberships;
o Grants;
o Special events (e.g. Point to La Pointe);
o 1% for Recreation;
o Fundraising activities;
o Donors;
o Endowments.

4. Communications and Community Relations (estimate 15:
Maintains effective business relationships with the Bayfield School Board, School leadership, and relevant faculty to advance common goals and priorities.
• Reaches out to foster trust and inclusion among all community members and RFR customers.
• Establishes and documents a client management program to ensure long-term continuity.
• Oversees the use of social media and the website:
o To promote communication about RFR activities, programs and opportunities;
o To seek community feedback;
o To portray a professional and responsive organization.
• Handles complaints.

5. Board Relations (estimate 10:
• Responds to Board direction as requested.
• Provides routine reports, seeks Board feedback, and reports back on follow-through.
• Proactively communicates on emerging issues of concern.
• Fosters open and trusting interactions with the Board.
• Routinely engages individual board members and the entire board to leverage expertise to attain the goals of RFR.
• Supports board recruitment and retention to represent the full range of RFR customers and build capacity to advance RFR’s goals.

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