Executive Director

Move United; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health stipend

Paid leave

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Move United is seeking an Executive Director for Southern Arizona Adaptive Sports (SAAS) based in Tucson, AZ. This full-time position is pivotal for overseeing operations, fundraising, and program management in a growing organization dedicated to supporting athletes with disabilities.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of leadership experience, alongside proven success in fundraising and financial management. This role also serves as the face of SAAS and influences community engagement and funding.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of leadership experience; nonprofit adaptive sports or recreation preferred.
• Proven fundraising success and financial management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising, grant writing, donor and sponsor relations.
• Oversee operations, financial management, budgeting, brand, messaging, and sustainability.
• Ensure high-quality, safe, and inclusive sports programming.
• Supervise personnel and ensure financial/regulatory compliance.
• Serve as the public face of SAAS and advocate for adaptive sports.

Skills

Leadership experience

Fundraising success

Financial management skills

Community partnership building

Job description

Executive Director Southern Arizona Adaptive Sports (SAAS) | Tucson, AZ

Join a growing, community-driven adaptive sports organization in one of the most active outdoor regions in the country. Tucson offers year-round access to cycling, hiking, and recreation, along with a strong network of partners. SAAS is well-positioned for growth, with established programs, strong community support, and expanding opportunities in adaptive cycling, outdoor recreation, and competitive & recreational wheelchair sports.

Southern Arizona Adaptive Sports (SAAS) seeks a collaborative, mission-driven Executive Director to lead a dynamic organization serving athletes with disabilities across Southern Arizona. Founded in 2017, SAAS provides recreational, competitive, and youth programming in wheelchair basketball, tennis, adaptive cycling, outdoor adventures, and more—serving 500+ athletes annually and impacting 6,000+ youth through Adaptive Sports in Schools (ASIS).

The Executive Director leads all aspects of SAAS operations, including strategic planning, fundraising, financial management, program oversight, and community partnerships. This is a hands‑on leadership role requiring a strategic, relationship-driven professional who can execute across all functional areas of a growing adaptive sports organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising, grant writing, donor and sponsor relations
• Oversee operations, financial management, budgeting, brand, messaging, and sustainability
• Ensure high-quality, safe, and inclusive sports programming
• Supervise personnel and ensure financial/regulatory compliance
• Serve as the public face of SAAS and advocate for adaptive sports

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of leadership experience; nonprofit adaptive sports or recreation preferred
• Proven fundraising success and financial management skills

  Details

  Full-time, exempt position (evenings/weekends as needed), Tucson-based. Reports to the Board of Directors. Salary range: $70,000–$80,000, health stipend, paid leave, flexible scheduling.

  Apply

  Interested candidates send a resume, cover letter, and two professional references to [e-mail].