Chief Executive Officer

USA Archery

https://www.usarchery.org/

USA Archery is the National Governing Body for the Olympic sport of archery, and is the organization recognized by the U.S. Olympic Committee for the purpose of selecting and training men’s and women’s teams to represent the U.S. in the Olympic, Paralympic, and Pan American Games. USA Archery also selects teams for World Championships, World Cups and other international competitions annually.

The mission of USA Archery is to provide the necessary resources to foster strong athlete participation, competition and training in the sport of archery. Membership in USA Archery is open to everyone involved in all disciplines of archery including target, field and 3-D. USA Archery sanctions more than 200 events annually and conducts indoor, outdoor and collegiate National Championships as well as the United States Archery Team Qualifier Series. USA Archery also provides youth and adult archery programs and clubs throughout the United States, and certifies archery instructors, coaches and judges.

Specific Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Lead the development and execution of a bold long-term vision for the growth of archery in the United States.
• Identify and capitalize on opportunities to increase participation, membership, awareness, and organizational impact.
• Establish measurable goals and key performance indicators aligned with strategic objectives.
• Foster innovation and creative problem-solving throughout the organization.
• Build a culture focused on growth, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Revenue Growth and Partnerships

• Diversify organizational revenue streams and reduce dependency on USOPC funding and traditional grant sources.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive sponsorship and partnership strategy.
• Expand relationships beyond traditional archery and hunting-related sponsors into broader consumer, youth sports, health and wellness, technology, education, and outdoor recreation sectors.
• Cultivate strategic partnerships that increase exposure, participation, and access to facilities and programming.

Membership and Sport Growth

• Expand youth participation and strengthen athlete development pathways.
• Increase membership engagement and retention across all segments.
• Develop strategic initiatives that make archery more accessible to new participants and underserved communities.
• Create partnerships with schools, municipalities, parks and recreation departments, youth sports organizations, and community groups.
• Position archery as an attractive lifelong sport for participants of all ages and abilities.

Athlete and High-Performance Development

• Support competitive excellence at the Olympic, Paralympic, and international levels.
• Strengthen athlete pathways from grassroots participation through elite competition.
• Advocate for increased sponsorship and financial support opportunities for athletes.
• Ensure alignment between high-performance objectives and organizational growth initiatives.

Stakeholder Relations and Advocacy

• Serve as the leading spokesperson and ambassador for USA Archery.
• Build influential relationships with corporate leaders, policymakers, community leaders, and sports industry stakeholders.
• Strengthen engagement with the USOPC, World Archery, state associations, clubs, and key partners.
• Promote the interests of USA Archery before governmental, sports, and industry organizations.
• Advance initiatives that increase facility access and event opportunities nationwide.

Events and Member Experience

• Enhance the quality and impact of national events and championships.
• Identify innovative solutions to venue and facility challenges that support organizational growth.
• Improve participant, spectator, sponsor, and vendor experiences.
• Maximize event value as a platform for membership growth, sponsorship activation, and community engagement.

Governance

• Serve as the principal liaison to the Board of Directors.
• Ensure compliance with all governance, regulatory, and SafeSport requirements.
• Support Board committees and facilitate effective governance practices.
• Maintain transparent communication with the Board regarding organizational performance, risks, and opportunities.

Culture and Leadership

• Develop, inspire, and retain a high-performing team.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and mission-driven culture.
• Maintain a strong organizational presence and engagement with staff across all locations.
• Empower employees while providing visible and accessible leadership.
• Promote organizational effectiveness through talent development, accountability, and employee engagement.

Key Selection Criteria

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of executive leadership experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Demonstrated success leading growth-oriented organizations, membership associations, sports organizations, nonprofits, governing bodies, or similarly complex enterprises.
• Proven track record securing corporate partnerships, sponsorships, fundraising support, or other revenue-generating opportunities.
• Experience building strategic relationships across business, government, education, and community sectors.
• Demonstrated financial and operational leadership experience.
• Experience working with Boards of Directors and multiple stakeholder groups.
• Experience serving as a public-facing executive and organizational ambassador.
• Sports industry, Olympic movement, youth development, or governing body experience is preferred but not required.
• General knowledge of the sport of Archery is preferred but not required.

Critical Competencies / Critical Success Factors

Growth Leadership

Demonstrates the vision, courage, and execution capability to drive transformational organizational growth and expand participation, revenue, and impact.

Strategic Relationship Building

Establishes trusted partnerships and influential relationships that advance organizational objectives and create new opportunities.

Revenue Development

Identifies and secures innovative sponsorship, partnership, fundraising, and business development opportunities that strengthen financial sustainability.

External Influence and Advocacy

Serves as a persuasive and credible ambassador capable of promoting the sport and advancing the organization's interests with diverse stakeholders.

Innovation and Entrepreneurial Thinking

Challenges conventional approaches and develops creative solutions to accelerate growth and overcome organizational barriers.

People and Culture Leadership

Builds engaged teams, develops talent, inspires performance, and creates an environment where passionate employees can thrive.

Personal / Professional Attributes

• Visionary and growth-oriented leader.
• Exceptional relationship builder and communicator.
• Comfortable operating in highly visible stakeholder environments.
• Politically savvy and influential.
• Energetic, creative, and entrepreneurial.
• Mission-driven with a passion for advancing sport and athlete development.
• Collaborative leadership style balanced with decisiveness and accountability.
• High integrity and strong personal credibility.
• Resilient, adaptable, and action-oriented.