Director of Sports Ministry & Club Programs

The Program Director of Clubs is responsible for assisting the development and management of sport programs, ensuring the effective operation of FCA Sports processes, systems, and resources across Clubs. This role requires a dynamic leader who can seamlessly integrate sports management with ministry, fostering a Christ-centered Club that promotes both athletic excellence and spiritual growth.

Key responsibilities
Managing club operations, establishing logistics, securing facilities, and assisting relationships with governing bodies, Clubs, and tournaments. The Program Director of Clubs is also responsible for developing outreach strategies, expanding program offerings, and cultivating strategic partnerships to grow the number of participants.

MINISTERIAL DUTIES

Agree with and abide by FCA's Christian Community

Follow a spiritual rhythm, including daily prayer and Bible study to seek the Lord's will for

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

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.

Role Responsibilities
Assist Club Administration

Fulfill all FCA administration requirements for registration, certification, coaches qualification, financial stewardship and training.

Register Clubs in VIP

Ensure comprehensive training and implementation of the Club Management System (Sports Connect)

Assist Coach and Volunteer Onboarding using the VIP

Manage financial operations related to the Clubs

Fulfill all external administration requirements with governing bodies, Clubs, tournaments, referee associations, and playing facilities.

Organize and manage games and tournaments, including entry and hosting

Coordinate the procurement and distribution of uniforms and equipment

Secure facilities for training and competition by coordinating contracts, leases, and new facility visions with the Support Center and appropriate FCA supervisors

Order uniforms and coaches gear through FCA Gear specialist

Ensure that all coaches and staff members stay current with all applicable governing bodies related to their sport and certification/training required

Collaborate with facility contacts on usage protocols

Organize and manage evaluations, coach & referee training, practices, games, end of season tournaments, and end of season celebration events

Assist Club Operations

Create calendars to include tryouts, training dates, competition dates, camps and other ministry opportunities

Actively train your coaches by modeling, assisting, watching, and launching them into their roles and setting up mentorship programs to build the bench of coaches through assistant coaching roles

Supervise try-outs, practices, and games to ensure both sport and ministry excellence

Focus on providing quality parent communication and ministry

Develop relationships with governing bodies and other Clubs in your area, engaging them with the Gospel through your work alongside them and your commitment to excellence and integrity when dealing with them

Provide resources/connections to help athletes further their playing/educational career

Market Clubs well/Recruit families and athletes

Address and resolve conflicts as needed

Collaborate with facility contacts on usage protocols

Develop and maintain relationships with key staff members of local churches for Clubs

Integrate local church involvement with Clubs to ensure continued ministry after the sports season ends

Ministry Advancement

Ensure FCA is engaging, equipping, and empowering coaches, athletes, and volunteers through 1-on-1s, Huddles and events

Integrate ministry within sports, focusing on spiritual growth alongside athletic excellence

Leadership and oversight of E3 discipleship programs and building a community around the sport

Build a community of coaches committed to growing, sharing, celebrating, and gathering around the sport they love. Acts 2:42-47

Implement the comprehensive FCA Sports E3 Strategy for coaches, athletes, and parents within the Clubs

Lead and oversee the discipleship and development opportunities for your coaches, athletes, and families

Talent Advancement

Ensure the recruiting, training, and developing of volunteers is strategically aligned with the goal of growing the ministry in the Club

Build your bench through developing others who can move into your role and other key leadership roles as needs arise

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

Initiate opportunities for players and families to raise funds for the ministry

Minister to donors and board members through consistent connection, communication and care

Engage with donors, forming advisory teams, and leading fundraising efforts

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