Area Discipleship & Volunteer Development Leader

Fellowship of Christian Athletes; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fellowship of Christian Athletes seeks a Representative to collaborate with Directors to implement ministry plans, pursue FCA Mission, and model biblical standards in the Sports Environments.

The role focuses on discipling coaches and athletes, equipping staff and volunteers, and engaging financial partners to sustain ministry efforts, while remaining connected to local church communities.

Responsibilities

• Agree with, and abide by, FCA's Christian Community Statement.
• Follow a spiritual rhythm including daily prayer and Bible study to seek the Lord's will for FCA.
• Lead, conduct and provide spiritual leadership for staff, volunteers, coaches and athletes through prayer, Bible study, worship and living by example so they are equipped to serve others.
• Connect to and participate in a local church through worship and weekly involvement.
• Conduct yourself in a manner that affirms biblical standards of conduct in accordance with FCA's Christian beliefs at all times.
• Engage, equip, and empower coaches and athletes by ministering through 1-on-1s, Huddles and Events.
• Train and equip staff and volunteers to empower coaches and athletes to be disciples who make disciples in the Sports Environments.
• Oversee recruiting, training and developing effective and diverse volunteers who lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church.
• Recruit: Actively attract and recruit highly qualified volunteers to the Sports Environments.
• Train: Provide tools, resources and training to develop volunteers' skills and increase their capacity and competence to effectively execute their responsibilities.
• Develop: Prepare volunteers in their roles and responsibilities by helping them grow spiritually and personally.
• Connect, communicate, and care for existing and prospective financial partners to get fully funded.
• Manage and steward the finances for the assigned area of responsibility.
• Establish and execute an annual budget and funding plan by growing the Home Team, major donors, and events.
• Work with the Director to serve the aligned International Region by praying, giving and going.

Job description

Fellowship of Christian Athletes seeks a Representative to collaborate with Directors to implement ministry plans, pursue FCA Mission, and model biblical standards in the Sports Environments.

The role focuses on discipling coaches and athletes, equipping staff and volunteers, and engaging financial partners to sustain ministry efforts, while remaining connected to local church communities.