Coach

Fellowship of Christian Athletes•Hickory, NC

15d

About The Position

The FCA Coach serves as both a sports leader and a spiritual mentor. The role coaches 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. This position has ministerial responsibilities and is expected to carry them out with a heart surrendered to serving God as an act of worship. The Coach is expected to agree with and abide by FCA's Christian Community Statement, maintain a spiritual rhythm that includes daily prayer and Bible study, provide spiritual leadership, participate weekly in a local church, and conduct themselves in accordance with FCA's biblical standards of conduct. The Coach uses sports to disciple athletes, facilitates team Huddles, mentoring, and ministry events, and integrates spiritual and character development into team activities. The role also develops volunteers and assistant coaches, plans and delivers age-appropriate training, coaches games, communicates with athletes and parents, and manages team logistics, equipment, and facilities. The Coach maintains the qualifications and certifications required by the assigned league or program and participates in FCA training, ministry development, community engagement, and ongoing coaching education.

Requirements

Demonstrated coaching experience with success in player and team development.
Strong knowledge of sports 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's child safety protocols.
Maintain governing body qualifications and certifications required for coaching in the assigned league or program.
Agree with and abide by FCA's Christian Community Statement and conduct oneself in accordance with FCA's Christian beliefs.

Responsibilities

Use sports to disciple athletes and help them grow 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 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 in leadership, teamwork, and perseverance as well as in their sport.
Participate in coaching education and ongoing personal and professional 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, making decisions that reflect FCA's core values and mission.
Provide equal respect, encouragement, and fair treatment to all athletes.
Maintain open and 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.
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.
Provide spiritual leadership to 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.
Conduct oneself in a manner affirming biblical standards of conduct in accordance with FCA's Christian beliefs.