Position Summary:
The President & CEO serves as the chief executive and strategic leader of Pensacola Sports. This role is responsible for setting the vision, driving organizational growth, managing staff and finances, and building strong relationships with stakeholders, including corporate partners, government agencies, athletic associations, and community leaders.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, résumé, and three professional references to: pensacolasportsceo@gmail.com

Primary Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategic Vision

• Develop and execute long-term strategic plans that align with the mission and goals of Pensacola Sports.
• Serve as the public face and key spokesperson for the organization.
• Provide executive leadership to staff, volunteers, and committees.

Financial & Operational Management

• Oversee the organization’s budget, financial performance, and fiscal integrity.
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit governance standards and reporting.
• Identify new funding streams including sponsorships, grants, memberships, and event revenue.

Stakeholder & Community Relations

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with city and county governments, tourism agencies, chambers of commerce, athletic governing bodies, and community organizations.
• Represent Pensacola Sports at local, state, and national industry meetings, conferences, and events.
• Cultivate relationships with board members and serve as primary liaison to the Board of Directors.

Event Oversight & Sports Tourism Development

• Oversee the planning, production, and evaluation of all Pensacola Sports events, including annual signature events, championships, and new bid opportunities.
• Lead sports tourism strategies to attract regional and national events to Escambia County and the Pensacola area.
• Ensure high event-quality standards that enhance both community impact and visitor experience.

Marketing, Advocacy & Brand Management

• Guide the organization’s marketing, public relations, and media efforts.
• Promote Escambia County as a top sports destination and elevate the organization’s local and national visibility.
• Advocate for sports-based economic development and community wellness initiatives.

Required

• 7+ years of senior leadership experience, preferably in sports, tourism, nonprofit, or event management sectors.
• Proven success in fundraising, sponsorship development, or revenue generation.
• Strong public speaking, community engagement, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience overseeing budgets, strategic planning, and staff leadership.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Business Administration, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, or related field.
• Experience working with boards of directors and nonprofit governance.
• Background in sports tourism, destination marketing, economic development, or collegiate/pro sports administration.
• Knowledge of the Escambia County/Florida Gulf Coast region and sports-tourism landscape.

Application Timeline

• Applications accepted until January 30, 2026
• Estimated start date: June 1, 2026

About Pensacola Sports

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of life, health, wellbeing and economic development of the Pensacola and surrounding regions through sports, recreation, and tourism promotion.We are Florida’s first sports commission. Our history dates back to 1955 when we led efforts to manage local and national golf tournament events right here in Pensacola.Since then, our reach has grown to encompass more than golf. Today, we reach over 25,000 people across a variety of sport events, activities and initiatives, including baseball, basketball, football, running, soccer, tennis and more.

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