Area Representative - New Haven County

Fellowship of Christian Athletes•New Haven, CT

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. FCA is seeking a Local Area Representative for New Haven County to engage, equip, and empower coaches and athletes across the region. This is a priority staff position, as several well‑established Huddles in the county need dedicated local leadership to support current ministry and expand future opportunities. The Area Representative will serve on the front lines of ministry — building relationships, leading discipleship efforts, supporting student‑led Huddles, and partnering with local churches, schools, and community leaders. This role requires support‑raising, meaning the individual hired will be responsible for developing a team of financial partners to fund their yearly ministry budget. FCA provides training, coaching, and resources to help staff build and sustain their support team. Ideal candidates are bold, clear communicators who can confidently share FCA’s Vision, Mission, and Values with coaches, athletes, parents, church staff, and community stakeholders. They should be passionate about discipleship, energized by relational ministry, and eager to see God move in the lives of coaches and athletes throughout New Haven County.

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.