Executive Director

Suomen Palloliitto ry, Finlands Bollförbund rf; Vaasa; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Executive Director at Suomen Palloliitto ry in Vaasa leads daily operations, staff coordination, and development of club activities, working with the board to implement strategy and build conditions for players, coaches, volunteers and partners.

The role covers financial administration, budgeting, invoicing and reporting, plus communications, marketing and external partnerships. Strong leadership, project development and collaboration with volunteers and municipalities are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in club activities, preferably football or other sports.
• Understanding of administrative work and sports administration.
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work systematically and independently.
• Willingness to collaborate with volunteers, coaches, players, parents, partners and other stakeholders.
• Willingness for background checks.
• Finnish and Swedish language proficiency.
• Valid driving license.

Responsibilities

• Leading daily operations and development of activities in the club.
• Financial administration including budgeting, invoicing and financial tracking.
• Coordinating staff, coaches, team managers and volunteers.
• Handling communications, marketing and external partnerships.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Systematic work

Independent work

Volunteer collaboration

Project development

Finnish language

Swedish language

Driving license

Job description

Executive director position at a traditional football club in Vaasa. The role covers daily operational leadership, administration and development of activities, working closely with the board to implement strategy and create favorable conditions for players, coaches, volunteers and partners. Responsibilities include managing daily operations and development of the club, financial administration (budgeting, sales, invoicing, financial tracking), coordinating staff, coaches, team managers, volunteers and other actors, handling communications, marketing and external partnerships, developing cooperation with sponsors and municipalities, contributing to strategic planning and implementation, and planning and leading club events and activities. The candidate should have experience in club activities (preferably football or sports), understanding of administrative work and sports administration, strong leadership, communication and collaboration skills, ability to work systematically and independently, willingness to cooperate with volunteers, coaches, players, parents, partners and other stakeholders, and a mindset to carry projects forward and develop activities long term. Proficiency in Finnish and Swedish, a valid driving license and willingness to undergo background checks are also required. This is a full-time position; please include salary expectations in the application.

Experience in club activities, preferably football or another sport, Understanding of administrative work and athletic administration, Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, Ability to work systematically, independently and goal-oriented, Willingness to collaborate with volunteers, coaches, players, parents, partners and other stakeholders, Ability to drive projects forward and develop activities long-term, Finnish and Swedish language proficiency, Valid driving license, Willingness for background check