Area Director

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

12d

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) [https://recruiting.adp.com/portal-upload/RMPOD3WebDocument/2022/11/clientdata_1170951/8/1815/e749e8e9-eb94-430e-b427-b9697db2990e.pdf], 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. Stafford and King George Counties are home to some of the fastest-growing communities in our region — filled with students, coaches, and families searching for truth, connection, and purpose. As the Greater Stafford Area Director, you will lead the charge to bring the hope of Christ to every locker room, field, and campus in these two strategic counties. This role is for a leader who thrives on relationships, vision, and mission. You’ll be responsible for developing a strong network of coaches, student-athletes, volunteers, and local partners who will help launch and sustain FCA Huddles in every school. You’ll recruit and equip volunteer leaders, build bridges with local churches, and engage school communities in a way that opens doors for discipleship and Gospel impact. You’ll also collaborate closely with our FCA Sports [https://www.battlefieldfca.org/bfca-sports] Director to help grow club and league-level ministry opportunities in these counties — reaching athletes and families through sports environments beyond the school campus. Battlefield FCA’s [https://battlefieldfca.org/] mission is simple but bold: to lead every coach and every athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church. We don’t just run programs — we build people. Our model is rooted in life-on-life discipleship and multiplying leaders who carry the mission forward. If you have a heart to serve, a desire to lead, and a passion for seeing lives transformed by the Gospel — Stafford and King George need you. You’ll be joining a team that’s committed to long-term vision, regional collaboration, and Spirit-led growth. Let’s go. The fields are ready.

Responsibilities

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