Area Representative Summit County/Akron Area

Fellowship of Christian Athletes; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization seeks an Area Representative for the Summit County/Akron Area to fulfill its mission through spiritual leadership, community engagement, and volunteer development. The role involves working closely with coaches and athletes to create a supportive and faith-driven environment while managing community outreach and funding efforts.

Qualifications

• Engaging with coaches and athletes through mentoring and Bible study.
• Ability to recruit and train diverse volunteers.
• Conducting oneself according to biblical standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead spiritual development initiatives for athletes and coaches.
• Engage with the community and build partnerships with local churches.
• Manage and implement annual budgets and funding plans.

Skills

Spiritual Leadership

Team Building

Communication

Job description

Area Representative Summit County/Akron Area

Join to apply for the Area Representative Summit County/Akron Area role at Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

The Representative works with the Director and Advisory Team 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 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 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: Help volunteers grow spiritually and personally in their roles and responsibilities.

Board Advancement

• Invite, involve, and invest in an Advisory Team committed to praying, serving, and giving.

Donor Advancement

• Connect, communicate, and care for existing and prospective financial partners to secure funding.
• Manage and steward finances for the assigned area.
• 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 through praying, giving, and going.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Sales and Business Development
• Industries: Non-profit Organizations

This job is active and accepting applications.