Area Representative

Fellowship of Christian Athletes; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fellowship of Christian Athletes in the United States seeks a Representative to work with Directors to fulfill FCA Vision and Mission, living FCA Values while implementing ministry plans for the assigned area.

The role emphasizes spiritual leadership, discipleship among staff, volunteers, coaches and athletes, and engagement with churches and partners to expand reach and impact.

Qualifications

• Must model and adhere to FCA's Christian beliefs and policies.
• Ability to lead and train staff, volunteers, coaches and athletes in a ministry setting.
• Experience engaging donors and managing fundraising efforts.

Responsibilities

• Support the Directors by implementing ministry plans and ensuring biblical standards.
• Provide spiritual leadership through prayer, Bible study and worship.
• Engage coaches and athletes through 1-on-1s, huddles and events to make disciples.
• Recruit, train and develop volunteers to lead others in faith and service.
• Oversee donor communications, budgeting and funding plans for the assigned area.
• Collaborate with the Director to serve the International Region through prayer, giving and going.

Skills

Discipleship

Staff leadership

Volunteer recruitment

Volunteer training

Volunteer development

Donor relations

Budgeting

Fundraising

International outreach

Church involvement

Job description

The Representative works with the Directors to fulfill the FCA Vision, pursue the FCA Mission and live the FCA Values by implementing the ministry plan for the assigned area. In the FCA Sports Environments, the Representative ensures there is a consistent approach to discipleship -- making disciples who make disciples. The Representative is accountable for ensuring that the FCA ministry is conducted according to biblical standards and adheres to FCA policies and procedures.MINISTERIAL DUTIES
These responsibilities are critical to the FCA mission and this position plays a vital role in our ministry. FCA expects all functions and responsibilities outlined below to be carried out with a heart surrendered to serving God as a form of worship.

• 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 (see FCA's Christian Community Statement) at all times.

MINISTRY ADVANCEMENT

• 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.

TALENT ADVANCEMENT

• 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.

DONOR ADVANCEMENT

• 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.

INTERNATIONAL ADVANCEMENT

• Work with the Director to serve the aligned International Region by praying, giving and going.