Coach

Fellowship of Christian Athletes•Florence, KY

About The Position

The FCA Coach serves as both a sports leader and spiritual mentor, coaching athletes in their sport while engaging, equipping, and empowering them to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ and His church. The Coach 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 role includes spiritual leadership and ministry activities, including discipling athletes through sport, leading team Huddles and mentoring opportunities, and integrating spiritual and character development into team activities. The Coach also recruits, trains, and develops volunteers and assistant coaches, plans and conducts age-appropriate training, coaches games, and oversees communication, logistics, equipment, and facility use. The Coach supports FCA leadership through organizational training, ministry development, and community engagement.

Requirements

Demonstrated coaching experience with success in player and team development.
Strong knowledge of sports fundamentals, rules, and strategies.
Strong leadership and management skills.
Excellent communication and leadership skills, including the ability to mentor athletes and assistant coaches.
Commitment to FCA's Statement of Faith, Mission, and Core Values.
Must pass a background check and comply with FCA's child safety protocols.
Must agree with and abide by FCA's Christian Community Statement.
Must maintain necessary governing body qualifications and certifications required for coaching in the assigned league or program.
Connect to and participate in a local church through worship and weekly involvement.

Responsibilities

Follow a spiritual rhythm that includes daily prayer and Bible study to seek the Lord's will for FCA.
Lead staff, volunteers, coaches, and athletes through prayer, Bible study, worship, and personal example.
Connect to and participate in a local church through worship and weekly involvement.
Use sports to disciple athletes as competitors and followers of Christ.
Lead or facilitate team Huddles, one-on-one mentoring opportunities, and FCA ministry events.
Integrate opportunities for spiritual and character development into practices, games, and meetings.
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 alongside their sport skills.
Participate in coaching education and ongoing personal and professional development within the FCA Club community.
Plan and execute age-appropriate training sessions focused on technical, tactical, and spiritual growth.
Coach the team during games, making 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.
Support FCA leadership by participating in organizational training, ministry development, and community engagement opportunities.
Abide by FCA's Christian Community Statement and conduct oneself in accordance with FCA's Christian beliefs and biblical standards of conduct.