Intern

Fellowship of Christian Athletes•Cleveland, TN

About The Position

The Internship experience is designed to develop student athletes in discerning their calling and career while introducing them to various aspects of ministry through FCA. FCA Interns are collegiate volunteers who engage through FCA in a learning and developmental ministry experience during a summer or a semester. Interns who are serving through FCA are not employees and do not receive compensation by the hour or for production of their work. Interns serving with FCA may receive a nominal stipend for living related expenses during the course of the internship. FCA internship experiences vary from location to locations; however, the primary goal of each internship is to develop the intern's understanding of his/her individual calling to ministry through related training and experience. Further information about each specific internship is available by contacting the FCA staff associated with this posting. MINISTERIAL DUTIES These responsibilities are critical to the FCA mission and this position plays a vital role in our ministry. FCA expects all functions and responsibilities outlined below to be carried out with a heart surrendered to serving God as a form of worship. About FCA: The Fellowship of Christian Athletes exists to lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church. Our vision is to see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes. In the Ocoee Region, that means investing in the athletes, coaches, and teams across our four counties — building relationships that point kids and coaches toward Christ through the platform of sports. Position Summary: The Ocoee FCA Intern will serve alongside our staff team to reach athletes and coaches from elementary school through the college level across our four-county region. This is a hands-on, relational ministry role — showing up at practices, games, huddles, and campus events to build trust and share the Gospel through the language of sport.

Requirements

Someone with a heart for young people and sports, a growing relationship with Christ, and a willingness to serve behind the scenes as much as on the field.
Faithfulness, initiative, and a love for people.

Nice To Haves

No specific athletic background required

Responsibilities

Build consistent presence at campuses and athletic programs across the region, from youth leagues to college teams
Assist in planning and leading Huddles, camps, and outreach events (e.g., Fields of Faith, sports camps, coaches' gatherings)
Support volunteer coaches and campus staff who lead FCA ministry at their schools
Help coordinate logistics for regional events and communications
Disciple student-athletes and mentor coaches in their walk with Christ
Represent FCA's mission with integrity in the community
Agree with, and abide by, FCA's Christian Community Statement.
Follow a spiritual rhythm including 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 living by example so they are equipped to serve others.
Connect to and participate in a local church through worship and weekly involvement.
Conduct yourself in a manner that affirms biblical standards of conduct in accordance with FCA's Christian beliefs (see FCA's Christian Community Statement) at all times.