Area Representative

Fellowship of Christian Athletes•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Representative works with the Director and Advisory Team to fulfill the FCA Vision, pursue the FCA Mission and live the FCA Values by implementing the ministry plan for the assigned area. In the FCA Sports Environments [https://recruiting.adp.com/portal-upload/RMPOD3WebDocument/2022/11/clientdata_1170951/8/1815/e749e8e9-eb94-430e-b427-b9697db2990e.pdf], the Representative ensures there is a consistent approach to discipleship -- making disciples who make disciples. The Representative is accountable for ensuring that the FCA ministry is conducted according to biblical standards and adheres to FCA policies and procedures. 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. This position will focus on ministry and serving Club and League sports in the East Houston area (New Caney, Kingwood, Humble) Club Club sports are off-campus sports for coaches and athletes who aspire to reach expert levels and make significant financial, travel and time investments. In a typical club experience, athletes invest in multiple practices per week and travel to compete with teams from other clubs. FCA Sports Clubs, directed by FCA staff, create catalytic discipleship experiences for coaches and athletes. League League sports are off-campus, developmental sports for coaches and athletes offering moderate time, travel and financial investments. Leagues are typically self-contained, and teams play one another within the same league. FCA Sports Leagues, directed by FCA staff, create catalytic discipleship experiences for coaches and athletes. FCA Sports Leagues often partner with local churches to mobilize empowered volunteers to serve as disciple-making coaches.

Responsibilities

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.
Engage, equip, and empower coaches and athletes by ministering through 1-on-1s, Huddles and Events.
Train and equip staff and volunteers to empower coaches and athletes to be disciples who make disciples in the Sports Environments.
Oversee recruiting, training and developing effective and diverse volunteers who lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church.
Recruit: Actively attract and recruit highly qualified volunteers to the Sports Environments.
Train: Provide tools, resources and training to develop volunteers' skills and increase their capacity and competence to effectively execute their responsibilities.
Develop: Prepare volunteers in their roles and responsibilities by helping them grow spiritually and personally.
Invite, involve, and invest in an Advisory Team that is committed to pray, serve, and give.
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.
Work with the Director to serve the aligned International Region by praying, giving and going.