Sports Leadership Director

SPORTS LEADERSHIP DIRECTOR

National Expansion of Purpose Metric Program

### POSITION OVERVIEW

Voice Up Publishing Inc., in partnership with Oklahoma Wildcats Academy, is seeking a visionary Sports Leadership Director to spearhead the national expansion of our revolutionary Purpose Metric program. This pioneering role will be responsible for raising awareness about mental and behavioral health support among high school and college coaches across all sports, while implementing our transformative five-minute assessment tool that connects student-athletes to their deeper purpose.

As the Sports Leadership Director, you will be at the forefront of a global movement currently serving students spanning over 100 colleges and universities, helping to create a new paradigm where athletic development and mental wellbeing are seamlessly integrated to develop future leaders, entrepreneurs, and small business owners.

### KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- **Strategic Expansion:** Develop and execute a comprehensive national expansion strategy to introduce the Purpose Metric assessment tool to high school and collegiate athletic departments across the country.

- **Relationship Building:** Establish and nurture strategic partnerships with athletic directors, coaches, and sports leadership organizations to facilitate program adoption.

- **Implementation Support:** Guide athletic programs through the successful implementation of the Purpose Metric assessment, including training coaches on interpreting data visualizations and facilitating purpose-driven coaching conversations.

- **Educational Outreach:** Conduct workshops, webinars, and presentations that raise awareness about the critical connection between mental health, purpose development, and athletic performance.

- **Cross-Sector Collaboration:** Work across educational and business sectors to create a cohesive approach to purpose-driven development for student-athletes.

- **Impact Measurement:** Track adoption metrics, collect testimonials, and document success stories to demonstrate program effectiveness and inform continuous improvement.

- **Program Adaptation:** Collaborate with the Voice Up team to adapt the Purpose Metric framework for various sports contexts while maintaining the integrity of its core principles.

### QUALIFICATIONS

- **Experience:** Minimum 5+ years in sports leadership, athletic administration, coaching, or related field with demonstrated success in program implementation and stakeholder engagement.

- **Education:** Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Sports Administration, Educational Leadership, Psychology, or related field preferred.

- **Industry Knowledge:** Deep understanding of the athletic ecosystem at both high school and collegiate levels, including current challenges in student-athlete development and mental health.

- **Communication Skills:** Exceptional ability to articulate complex concepts about mental health and purpose development to diverse audiences, from coaching staffs to administrative leadership.

- **Project Management:** Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and meeting strategic objectives.

- **Technical Aptitude:** Comfort with data visualization tools and ability to interpret and explain assessment data in meaningful ways.

- **Network:** Strong existing network of coaches and athletic colleagues across the nation who are familiar with and trust the candidate's point of view and professional judgment. The ideal candidate will be able to leverage these established relationships to accelerate program adoption.

- **Travel Capability:** Willingness to travel extensively to meet with athletic departments, attend conferences, and conduct on-site implementations.

### IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES

- Passionate advocate for student-athlete wellbeing beyond physical performance

- Visionary thinker who can see the transformative potential of purpose-driven development

- Bridge-builder who can connect athletic performance to mental health and long-term success

- Change agent comfortable pioneering new approaches in traditional environments

- Empathetic communicator who understands the unique pressures faced by student-athletes

- Strategic implementer who can adapt frameworks to diverse contexts

### WHY JOIN US

Be part of a groundbreaking initiative that is transforming how we approach student-athlete development. This first-of-its-kind position offers the opportunity to:

- Lead national implementation of an innovative program already gaining unprecedented cross-sector momentum

- Help shape the future of athletic development by connecting it to deeper purpose and mental wellbeing

- Work with a diverse range of institutions from high school athletic departments to Fortune 500 corporations

- Contribute to a global movement that is creating pathways to success for student-athletes beyond their sporting careers

- Build something truly revolutionary that has the potential to impact thousands of young athletes across the country

### ABOUT US

**Voice Up Publishing Inc.** is dedicated to connecting humanity to purpose through accessible mental health support. Our five-minute monthly self-assessment creates purpose-driven profiles that help individuals set and achieve goals through consistent self-reflection and personalized coaching conversations.

**Oklahoma Wildcats Academy (OWA)** is redefining post-graduate athletics by integrating athletic development with entrepreneurship and leadership training. OWA ensures all graduates establish their own LLC and connect to their deeper purpose, preparing them for success whether they continue in athletics or pursue other ventures.

Together, we are trailblazing a new approach to mental and behavioral health support for student-athletes who are becoming our future leaders, entrepreneurs, and small business owners.

### APPLICATION PROCESS

Qualified candidates should submit a resume, cover letter detailing relevant experience, and a brief statement (500 words max) describing your vision for integrating purpose development with athletic training to .

*Voice Up Publishing Inc. and Oklahoma Wildcats Academy are equal opportunity employers committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.*

It's humbling to say that in 60 days the vision of Voice Up has mobilized college students spanning over 100 colleges and universities in the U.S. and internationally without social media.

How does something like that happen?

The foundation of our work started with a simple prayer on a rainy day while I was on my lunch break. I asked God to send the people my way that would help make this what it needs to be.

Our mission is to transform how families support a healthier way for a better life. Together we will accomplish this in many different ways.