Area Representative

Fellowship of Christian Athletes•Fall River, MA

About The Position

The Area Representative works with Directors to fulfill the FCA Vision, pursue the FCA Mission, and live the FCA Values by implementing the ministry plan for the assigned area. In FCA Sports Environments, the Representative ensures a consistent approach to discipleship—making disciples who make disciples. The Representative is accountable for ensuring that FCA ministry is conducted according to biblical standards and adheres to FCA policies and procedures. The position includes ministerial responsibilities, such as providing spiritual leadership to staff, volunteers, coaches, and athletes; participating in a local church; and conducting oneself in accordance with FCA's Christian beliefs. The Representative advances ministry by ministering to and equipping coaches and athletes, and by training staff and volunteers. The role also includes recruiting, training, and developing volunteers; connecting with and stewarding financial partners; managing area finances and funding plans; and supporting an aligned International Region in coordination with the Director.

Requirements

Agree with and abide by FCA's Christian Community Statement.
Conduct oneself at all times in a manner affirming biblical standards of conduct in accordance with FCA's Christian beliefs.

Responsibilities

Implement the ministry plan for the assigned area in coordination with Directors.
Ensure FCA ministry is conducted according to biblical standards and FCA policies and procedures.
Follow a spiritual rhythm that includes daily prayer and Bible study to seek the Lord's will for FCA.
Lead and provide spiritual leadership for staff, volunteers, coaches, and athletes through prayer, Bible study, worship, and personal example.
Connect with and participate in a local church through worship and weekly involvement.
Minister to coaches and athletes through one-on-one meetings, Huddles, and events.
Train and equip staff and volunteers to empower coaches and athletes to become disciples who make disciples in Sports Environments.
Recruit qualified volunteers for Sports Environments.
Provide volunteers with tools, resources, and training to develop their skills and capacity to carry out their responsibilities.
Develop volunteers spiritually and personally and prepare them for their roles and responsibilities.
Connect, communicate, and care for existing and prospective financial partners to become fully funded.
Manage and steward finances for the assigned area.
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 through prayer, giving, and going.
Agree with and abide by FCA's Christian Community Statement and conduct oneself in accordance with FCA's Christian beliefs.