Coach

Fellowship of Christian Athletes•Florence, KY

About The Position

The FCA Coach serves as both a sports leader and spiritual mentor. The Coach develops 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 position carries ministerial responsibilities and is expected to be performed with a heart surrendered to serving God. The Coach follows FCA's Christian Community Statement and Christian beliefs, maintains a personal spiritual rhythm, participates in a local church, and provides spiritual leadership to staff, volunteers, coaches, and athletes. The Coach uses sports to disciple athletes, leads or facilitates team Huddles and mentoring opportunities, and integrates spiritual and character development into team activities. The role also includes developing volunteers and assistant coaches, planning and conducting age-appropriate training, coaching games, communicating with athletes and parents, managing team logistics, and maintaining required coaching qualifications and certifications.

Requirements

Commitment to FCA's Statement of Faith, Mission, and Core Values.
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.
Pass a background check and comply with FCA's child safety protocols.
Maintain qualifications and certifications required by the governing body for 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, conduct, 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.
Conduct oneself in a manner that affirms biblical standards of conduct in accordance with FCA's Christian beliefs.
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.
Pursue personal and professional growth through coaching education and ongoing 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 and make 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 to support FCA leadership.