Coach

Fellowship of Christian Athletes•Jacksonville, NC

11d

About The Position

The FCA Coach serves as both a sports leader and a spiritual mentor. The coach trains athletes in their sport while engaging, equipping, and empowering them to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ and His church. The role embodies FCA’s vision and core values—Integrity, Serving, Teamwork, and Excellence—by developing athletes on the field, investing in their character off the field, and fostering a Christ-centered team culture. The coach is expected to carry out the responsibilities with a heart surrendered to serving God. This includes adhering to FCA’s Christian Community Statement, maintaining a spiritual rhythm of prayer and Bible study, providing spiritual leadership, participating in a local church, and conducting oneself according to FCA’s stated biblical standards. The position uses sports to disciple athletes, develops volunteers and assistant coaches, plans age-appropriate training, coaches games, and supports team communication, logistics, and FCA ministry activities. The coach must maintain any governing-body qualifications and certifications required for coaching in the assigned league or program.

Requirements

Demonstrated coaching experience with success in player and team development.
Strong knowledge of sport fundamentals, rules, and strategies.
Commitment to FCA’s Statement of Faith, Mission, and Core Values.
Excellent communication and leadership skills, including the ability to mentor athletes and assistant coaches.
Must pass a background check and comply with FCA child safety protocols.
Maintain governing-body qualifications and certifications required for coaching in the assigned league or program.

Responsibilities

Agree with and abide by FCA’s Christian Community Statement.
Follow a spiritual rhythm that includes daily prayer and Bible study to seek the Lord’s will for FCA.
Lead and provide spiritual leadership to 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.
Conduct oneself in accordance with FCA’s Christian beliefs and biblical standards of conduct.
Use sports to disciple athletes and support their development as competitors and followers of Christ.
Lead or facilitate team Huddles, one-on-one mentoring, and FCA ministry events.
Integrate opportunities for spiritual and character development into team practices, games, and meetings alongside athletic training.
Recruit, train, and develop volunteers in alignment with the goal of growing the ministry in the Club.
Mentor and equip assistant coaches, volunteers, and athletes to become leaders who disciple others.
Develop athletes’ leadership, teamwork, and perseverance as well as their sport skills.
Pursue personal and professional growth through coaching education and ongoing development within the FCA Club community.
Plan and conduct age-appropriate training sessions focused on technical, tactical, and spiritual growth.
Coach the team during games and make decisions that reflect FCA’s core values and mission.
Provide equal respect, encouragement, and fair treatment to all athletes.
Maintain consistent communication with athletes, parents, and FCA leadership about schedules, expectations, and team updates.
Oversee team logistics, equipment, and facility use with excellence and accountability.
Maintain governing-body qualifications and certifications required for coaching in the assigned league or program.
Participate in organizational training, ministry development, and community engagement opportunities.