Executive Director

Soccer Without Borders (SWB) was born of a vision for a more inclusive and equitable world, where all youth have the opportunity to reach their inherent potential. Established in 2006 with a mission to use soccer as a vehicle for positive change, SWB provides under-served youth with a toolkit to overcome obstacles to growth, inclusion, and personal success. SWB implements year-round programming at 42 sites across five U.S. states, Nicaragua, and Uganda – including 79 teams, 44 camps, 16 league seasons, and over 100 community events.

Leveraging the skilled work of over 60 full and part-time staff, more than 100 youth leaders, and engaging over 250 volunteers annually, SWB’s program design deliberately addresses barriers that typically leave marginalized youth excluded.

Soccer Without Borders seeks nominations and applications for a new Executive Director to lead a passionate staff, external partners, and participating communities in supporting youth to be their best selves. The new Executive Director will work closely with the board, staff – including both the Founder and Co-Founder, who remain in key leadership roles – and external partners to build on the continued success of Soccer Without Borders.

The incoming ED will lead the strategic vision and planning process, the implementation of strategic plans, and the prioritization of efforts within departments and lanes while maintaining a vision of the whole which is greater than the sum of its parts. They will also represent SWB to external constituencies and maintain an awareness of external context and trends affecting the SWB work and mission.

They will be a humble and motivating leader who can effectively inspire a diverse team, create a sense of belonging, and build an environment of open generative discussions, connections, and accountability internally. They will possess fluency in and experience implementing principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.