Area Representative

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

Job summary

Fellowship of Christian Athletes is seeking a Representative to work with Directors to fulfill FCA vision, mission, and values by implementing the ministry plan in the assigned area. The role emphasizes discipleship and leading staff, volunteers, coaches, and athletes to make disciples who make disciples.

The position requires partnering with churches, training volunteers, and managing ministry advancement to sustain FCA programs and financial support across the region.

Qualifications

• Experience leading staff or volunteers in a faith-based context.
• Strong communication and relational skills for diverse teams.
• Commitment to FCA vision, mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Lead spiritual leadership for staff, volunteers and athletes through prayer, study and example.
• Recruit, train, and develop volunteers to advance FCA ministry in sports environments.
• Oversee donor relations, budgeting, and fund-raising activities for the assigned area.
• Collaborate with Directors to implement ministry plans and ensure consistent discipleship.

Skills

Discipleship leadership

Volunteer recruitment

Church engagement

Staff development

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

• 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.