Director of Leagues

Fellowship of Christian Athletes•Oviedo, FL

12d

About The Position

The Director of Leagues oversees the effective operation of league processes, systems, and resources. The role leads league operations, establishes logistics, secures facilities, and fosters a Christ-centered environment that supports spiritual growth alongside athletic excellence. The Director also works to grow leagues and participation through outreach, expanded program offerings, and community relationships, blending sports management with ministry to provide a holistic experience for athletes, families, coaches, and volunteers. The position includes spiritual leadership in keeping with FCA’s mission and Christian beliefs. The Director is expected to serve with a heart surrendered to God, follow a spiritual rhythm that includes daily prayer and Bible study, participate in a local church through worship and weekly involvement, and lead staff, volunteers, coaches, and athletes through prayer, Bible study, worship, and personal example. The Director plans and supervises league activities, develops coaches and volunteers, manages registration and league administration, oversees finances and fundraising, and builds relationships with churches, facilities, donors, and community members. The role also leads discipleship and development opportunities for coaches, athletes, and families, and builds a leadership team capable of supporting the league’s ministry and operations.

Responsibilities

Oversee league operations and create a calendar covering evaluations, practices, games, camps, and other ministry opportunities.
Train coaches by modeling, assisting, observing, and launching them into their roles; establish mentorship and assistant coaching opportunities.
Supervise try-outs, practices, and games to support sport and ministry excellence.
Communicate with parents, market the league, recruit families and athletes, and address conflicts as needed.
Coordinate facility usage protocols with facility contacts and secure facilities for training and competition, including coordinating contracts, leases, and facility plans with FCA Support Center and appropriate supervisors.
Build relationships with local church staff and integrate local church involvement to support ministry beyond the sports season.
Complete FCA administration for registration, coach onboarding, financial stewardship, and training; register leagues in FCAOne.
Implement League Management System training and processes using Sports Connect.
Oversee coach and volunteer onboarding using the Player’s Health platform.
Manage league financial operations and steward finances for the assigned area.
Organize evaluations, coach and referee training, practices, games, tournaments, and end-of-season celebrations.
Coordinate procurement and distribution of uniforms and equipment, including ordering uniforms and coaches’ gear through the FCA Gear specialist.
Recruit, qualify, train, and develop coaches; recruit additional league team members for administration, marketing, coach training, parent ministry, and other needs.
Develop personal, staff, and coach capabilities in discipleship and sport using FCA resources and external conferences and materials; develop successors for league leadership roles.
Foster a culture of serving others and build a community of coaches committed to growing, sharing, celebrating, and gathering around their sport.
Implement the comprehensive E3 Strategy for coaches, athletes, and parents, and lead discipleship and development opportunities for them.
Connect with, communicate with, and care for existing and prospective financial partners to support full funding.
Establish and execute an annual budget and funding plan through the Home Team, major donors, and events; invite prospective donors to support the league.
Build a league leadership board to assist with responsibilities such as prayer, sponsorship and donor outreach, conflict resolution, and marketing.
Create fundraising opportunities for players and families and consistently connect with, communicate with, and care for donors and board members.
Follow FCA’s Christian Community, maintain a spiritual rhythm that includes daily prayer and Bible study, participate in a local church through worship and weekly involvement, and conduct oneself according to FCA’s stated biblical standards.