Coach

Fellowship of Christian Athletes•San Diego, CA

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. This posting is for an FCA Volleyball Coach in San Diego. The role includes spiritual leadership and ministry activities, such as prayer, Bible study, worship, mentoring, and participation in a local church. The Coach uses sports to disciple athletes and integrates spiritual and character development into practices, games, and team meetings. The position also involves developing volunteers and assistant coaches, planning and conducting age-appropriate training, coaching games, communicating with athletes and parents, and overseeing team logistics, equipment, and facility use. The Coach is expected to maintain required coaching qualifications and certifications, participate in FCA training and development, and comply with background-check and child-safety requirements.

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 sport fundamentals, rules, and strategies.
Strong leadership and management skills.
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with 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 coaching in the assigned league or program.
Agree with and abide by FCA's Christian Community Statement.

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, and FCA ministry events.
Integrate 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, perseverance, and 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.
Ensure athletes receive equal respect, encouragement, and fair treatment.
Communicate 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.
Lead staff, volunteers, coaches, and athletes through prayer, Bible study, worship, and personal example.
Maintain a spiritual rhythm that includes daily prayer and Bible study, and participate in a local church through worship and weekly involvement.
Abide by FCA's Christian Community Statement and conduct oneself in accordance with FCA's biblical standards of conduct.