Area Representative

Fellowship of Christian Athletes; Ottawa (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fellowship of Christian Athletes is seeking a Representative in Illinois to implement the ministry plan for the assigned area. This role involves spiritual leadership for staff and athletes, recruiting and training volunteers, and managing financial resources. The candidate should be committed to FCA's Christian values and able to promote discipleship effectively among coaches and athletes. A background in ministry or related experiences is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead, conduct and provide spiritual leadership.
• Experience in recruiting and training volunteers.
• Strong communication skills for donor advancement.

Responsibilities

• Implement the ministry plan for assigned area.
• Engage and empower coaches and athletes through various methods.
• Oversee recruiting and developing effective volunteers.
• Steward finances and manage budget for the area.

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 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.