Area Director Twin Cities - East Metro

Fellowship of Christian Athletes•Woodbury, MN

About The Position

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 Environment(s), 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 FCA believes these responsibilities are critical to our mission and that 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. 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

Agree with, and abide by, FCA's Christian Community Statement.
Follow a spiritual rhythm including daily prayer and Bible study.
Lead, conduct and provide spiritual leadership for staff, volunteers, coaches and athletes through prayer, Bible study, worship and living by example.
Be connected to and participate in a local church through worship and weekly involvement.
At all times, conduct yourself in a manner that affirms biblical standards of conduct in accordance with FCA's Christian beliefs.
Ministry experience.
Combination of experience in personnel management and fund development through a ministerial framework.
Prior experience in team leadership.
Ability to support and manage a small team with growing momentum.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
A proactive and organized work style.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to make thoughtful decisions under pressure.
A servant leader who is driven, brings wisdom, and leads with a strong sense of mission.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with FCA.

Responsibilities

Growing the ministry by praying, staffing, and funding the area.
Developing and executing a ministry plan for the assigned area.
Creating a strategic, consistent approach to discipleship in FCA Sports Environments.
Ensuring FCA ministry is conducted according to biblical standards and adhering to FCA policies and procedures.
Engaging, equipping, and empowering coaches, athletes, and volunteers through 1-on-1s, Huddles and events.
Training and equipping staff to empower coaches and athletes to be disciples who make disciples.
Overseeing recruiting, hiring, training, and developing effective and diverse staff.
Recruiting highly qualified staff prospects.
Selecting candidates, ensuring they become fully funded, and onboarding them.
Providing training and resources to develop staff members' skills.
Preparing staff for leadership roles and future opportunities.
Ensuring volunteer recruiting, training, and development are strategically aligned with ministry growth.
Inviting, involving, and investing in leadership boards.
Serving as the chief fundraiser and financial manager.
Providing tools, resources, and training for staff to fund the ministry.
Establishing and executing an annual budget and funding plan.
Serving the aligned International Region by mobilizing staff and volunteers.