League Associate

Fellowship of Christian Athletes•Stuart, FL

About The Position

The League Associate assists in the development, coordination, and day-to-day operation of FCA Sports Leagues. The role supports league administration, logistics, coach and volunteer coordination, participant communication, and ministry activities while helping deliver an excellent league experience. The League Associate works closely with their supervisor to ensure league operations reflect FCA’s mission of leading every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. This is a temporary, part-time position with a defined employment period based on ministry and league operational needs. Employment is intended for assigned terms and does not imply ongoing employment beyond that period. The role includes ministerial duties carried out as an expression of service to God. The position holder is expected to abide by FCA’s Christian Community, maintain a spiritual rhythm that includes daily prayer and Bible study, provide spiritual leadership to staff, volunteers, coaches, and athletes through prayer, Bible study, worship, and example, participate in a local church through worship and weekly involvement, and conduct themselves in accordance with FCA’s biblical standards of conduct. The League Associate supports league administration and operations, including registration, certification, coach qualifications, financial stewardship, training, sponsorship, facility coordination, equipment and uniform orders, and the organization of league events. The role also develops coaches and volunteers, supervises sporting activities, communicates with parents, recruits participants, resolves conflicts, builds relationships with churches, and integrates local church involvement into league activities. The position advances FCA’s ministry by engaging, equipping, and empowering coaches, athletes, and volunteers through Huddles and events; integrating spiritual growth with athletic excellence; overseeing E3 discipleship programs; building a community around the sport; and leading discipleship and development opportunities for coaches, athletes, and families.

Requirements

Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to build positive relationships with coaches, athletes, parents, churches, and volunteers.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and FCA systems, including League Apps and VIP.
Commitment to FCA’s vision, mission, values, and Christian Community Statement.
Demonstrated integrity, humility, and a servant-hearted approach to ministry.
Agreement to abide by FCA’s Christian Community and biblical standards of conduct.
Ability and willingness to engage in the stated ministerial duties, including prayer, Bible study, spiritual leadership, and participation in a local church.

Responsibilities

Fulfill FCA administration requirements for registration, certification, coach qualifications, financial stewardship, and training.
Register leagues in VIP.
Ensure comprehensive training and implementation of the League Management System (League Apps).
Assist with onboarding coaches and volunteers using VIP.
Manage league-related financial operations.
Seek corporate sponsorships to strengthen the league’s financial position.
Coordinate facility scheduling and agreements in the Alliance with appropriate FCA staff.
Order uniforms and coaches’ gear through the FCA Gear specialist.
Organize and manage evaluations, coach and referee training, practices, games, end-of-season tournaments, and end-of-season celebration events.
Create calendars covering evaluations, practices, games, camps, and other ministry opportunities.
Train coaches by modeling, assisting, observing, launching them into their roles, and establishing mentorship opportunities such as assistant coaching roles.
Supervise evaluations, practices, and games to support sport and ministry excellence.
Provide quality parent communication and ministry.
Market leagues and recruit families and athletes.
Address and resolve conflicts as needed.
Collaborate with facility contacts on usage protocols.
Develop and maintain relationships with key staff members at local churches for leagues.
Develop an advisory board and coordinator team to assist with prayer, planning, and league operations.
Integrate local church involvement with leagues to support continued ministry after the sports season ends.
Ensure FCA engages, equips, and empowers coaches, athletes, and volunteers through Huddles and events.
Integrate ministry into sports, supporting spiritual growth alongside athletic excellence.
Provide leadership and oversight for E3 discipleship programs and build community around the sport.
Build a community of coaches committed to growing, sharing, celebrating, and gathering around their sport.
Lead and oversee discipleship and development opportunities for coaches, athletes, and families.
Abide by FCA’s Christian Community and biblical standards of conduct, maintain a spiritual rhythm, provide spiritual leadership, and participate in a local church.