DALLAS TENNIS, a 501(c)3 non-profit, provides opportunities to improve the mental and physical well-being of our community through education and the sport of tennis, through USTA leagues, tournaments, Junior Team Tennis, Adaptive Tennis, and the Dallas Tennis and Education Academy for under-resourced youth.

The Executive Director leads Dallas Tennis in its mission by overseeing all programs, finances, fundraising, marketing, and Staff culture and development to achieve goals, reporting to the Board of Directors.

Responsibilities include:

       Program Growth

• Lead the development and execution of Operations and Strategic Plans

• Develop goals and initiatives with Staff to guide Dallas Tennis’ program expansion

• Understand community needs and collaborate with partners for solutions and opportunities

• Manage finances with Staff and Board Committee including budgeting, reporting, and forecasting

• Ensure compliance with regulations, policies, contracts, grants, and donor intent
  
  Fund Development and Community Relations

• Develop plans for reaching fundraising goals

• Lead fundraising by building donor relations, collaborating with Board and Staff

• Build strong partnerships with Dallas-area Parks Departments, schools, and tennis facilities

 

       Staff Leadership, Board Relations, and Culture

• Establish a collaborative culture with Board of Directors, Staff, and Volunteers to forward the mission

• Coach, develop and motivate Staff to their personal bests

• Inform the Board on Dallas Tennis’ operations, finances, and Staff, and engage as needed to reach goals
  
  Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree at minimum

• 10 or more years’ experience leading and managing teams and programs with results and impact

• Experience meeting fundraising goals and building donor relationships, ideally in North Texas

• Strong written and oral communication and listening skills 

• Demonstrated initiative, problem-solving, and follow-through

• ​​Well-developed financial acumen, business planning, operational, and computer skills

• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills

• Familiar with programs for the under-served and tennis programs

Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Dallas Tennis is an equal opportunity employer. Please email resume and cover letter to maryjonesconsulting@gmail.com by March 24, 2023. Thank you!