Greater Stafford Area Director

We are looking for Christ-loving, sports-loving, change-agents of God, who will be responsible for developing and leading a team of volunteers and themselves to accomplish FCA’s vision.

To see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the

influence of coaches and athletes. 

Do you have a “successful” career but are asking, is this it? Are you stuck in a rut at your job, and ready to explore something more challenging? Are you fresh out of school and desire a career of significance with real impact on others? Maybe God is calling you into the exciting world of sports ministry. 

First a word of caution. This life changing career will be the toughest and most rewarding career of your life. The mission, should you choose to pursue it, to lead every coach & athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church, will challenge you to your core and drop you to your knees in prayer, building your faith and personal relationship with Jesus Christ. 

If you believe you are hearing the voice of God whispering in your heart to pursue the sports ministry let's explore the possibilities together. We are actively seeking women and men who believe in our vision, can add strength to our team, and help us grow God’s kingdom.

Your ministry area will include but not be limited to: Stafford County, Fredericksburg City and University of Mary Washington.

Area Director Job Description

Supervises: Interns, Administrative Staff, Ambassadors, Representatives and Subordinate Directors 

The Director is responsible for growing the ministry by praying, staffing, and funding the area through the Advancement Lanes: Ministry, Board, Donor, Talent and International. The Director works in alignment with the Regional Vice President, staff, and board(s) to fulfill the FCA Vision, pursue the FCA Mission, and live the FCA Values by developing and executing a ministry plan for the assigned area.

In the FCA Sports Environments, the Director creates a strategic, consistent approach to discipleship — making disciples who make disciples. The Director is accountable for ensuring that the FCA ministry is conducted according to biblical standards and adhering 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

• Ensure FCA is engaging, equipping, and empowering coaches, athletes, and volunteers through 1-on-1s, Huddles and events.
• Train and equip staff to empower coaches and athletes to be disciples who make disciples in the Sports Environments. 

TALENT ADVANCEMENT

• Oversee recruiting, hiring, training and developing effective and diverse staff.
• Recruit: Actively attract and recruit highly qualified staff prospects to specific ministry opportunities identified in the ministry plan.
• Hire: Select candidates, ensure they become fully funded, and onboard to fulfill specific roles and responsibilities based upon their calling, character, competence and chemistry.
• Train: Provide tools, resources and training to develop staff members’ skills and increase their capacity and competence to effectively execute their responsibilities.
• Develop: Prepare staff to lead self, lead others, lead teams and lead organizationally in their current roles and to grow spiritually, personally and professionally for future opportunities.
• Ensure the recruiting, training, and developing of volunteers is strategically aligned with the goal of growing the ministry in the Sports Environments. 

BOARD ADVANCEMENT

• Invite, involve, and invest in leadership boards who are committed to pray, serve, and give to advance the ministry.
• Encourage Representatives to surround themselves with Advisory Teams. 

DONOR ADVANCEMENT

• Serve as the chief fundraiser and financial manager.
• Provide tools, resources, and training for FCA staff to fund the ministry by connecting, communicating, and caring for donors.
• Establish and execute an annual budget and funding plan by training and developing staff in growing Home Teams, major donors, and events. 

INTERNATIONAL ADVANCEMENT

• Serve the aligned International Region by mobilizing staff and volunteers to pray, give and go.
  
  

Requirements of the Role

• Your default setting is to be proactive and self-motivated. This is a position for someone who is comfortable getting out there with confidence, creating relationships, and proactively helping people. 
• You bring strong discipleship skills.
• You can develop leaders, through engaging, equipping, and empowering coaches, athletes, and volunteers.
• You can work with teams and independently when needed. You can bring out the best in others.
• You are willing and able to get others to invest in you financially. This is a missionary funded position, meaning you are responsible for raising the funds that are required for your salary, benefits, and ministry expenses. You see fundraising as part of the ministry, not just a way to support it.
• You are professional. Skills such as work ethic, verbal tone, writing proficiency and communication are vital. A joyful disposition, tenacity in follow up, and an ownership mindset are all critical for success.
• You practice what you preach. If God isn’t working in you, He cannot work through you. You have a history of a strong and growing relationship with Jesus Christ. This is crucial to success in this role. 
• You’re coachable & teachable. You have an open spirit and a posture towards learning and development.
• You are flexible and adaptable, calm under pressure. 
• You have a working knowledge in social media, CRM & marketing automation platforms
• You have played sport and have been involved with the athletic community

Note: This is a full-time position and must be your top professional priority. It is required that you raise your own salary and expenses. There is extensive training and support for those who are called into the sports ministry. The Area Representative position is a fully committed calling to the ministry of FCA and is not designed to be a secondary position to another role or ministry. Prayerfully consider if you are called to be fully committed to becoming a long-term member of the FCA team. 

To discover if God is calling you to the sports ministry with FCA, step one is to fill out the form below. Be sure to upload a cover letter and resume. Once we receive it, we will review it and reach out to discuss it with you.  Blessings!