Area Director

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) [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. The East Metro Area is looking for a Director who will build and oversee a staff team that focuses on Dakota, Ramsey, and Washington counties and includes schools, clubs, coaches, athletes, volunteers, and churches. We are seeking a candidate in the East Metro Twin Cities Area with ministry experience, ideally with a combination of experience in personnel management and fund development through a ministerial framework. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in team leadership, preferably with FCA, and be prepared to support and manage a small team with growing momentum in their areas. We are looking for someone who can inspire and mentor while maintaining a positive and encouraging work environment. They should demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering collaboration and growth within the team. A proactive and organized work style is essential, along with the ability to work independently and make thoughtful decisions under pressure. The successful candidate will be a servant leader who is driven, brings wisdom, and leads with a strong sense of mission.

Requirements

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 the ministry of 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.
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.
Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering collaboration and growth within the team.
A proactive and organized work style is essential, along with the ability to work independently and make thoughtful decisions under pressure.
The successful candidate will be a servant leader who is driven, brings wisdom, and leads with a strong sense of mission.

Nice To Haves

ministry experience
combination of experience in personnel management and fund development through a ministerial framework
prior experience in team leadership, preferably with FCA
be prepared to support and manage a small team with growing momentum in their areas.
someone who can inspire and mentor while maintaining a positive and encouraging work environment.

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.
Actively attract and recruit highly qualified staff prospects to specific ministry opportunities identified in the ministry plan.
Select candidates, ensure they become fully funded, and onboard to fulfill specific roles and responsibilities based upon their calling, character, competence and chemistry.
Provide tools, resources and training to develop staff members' skills and increase their capacity and competence to effectively execute their responsibilities.
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.