League Associate

Fellowship of Christian Athletes•Spartanburg, SC

17h

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 position includes ministerial duties, including abiding by FCA's Christian Community, maintaining a spiritual rhythm, providing spiritual leadership to staff, volunteers, coaches, and athletes, participating in a local church, and conducting oneself in accordance with FCA's Christian beliefs.

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.

Responsibilities

Fulfill FCA administration requirements for registration, certification, coach qualification, financial stewardship, and training.
Register leagues in VIP and ensure comprehensive training and implementation of the League Management System (League Apps).
Assist with coach and volunteer onboarding using VIP.
Manage league financial operations and seek corporate sponsorships to strengthen the league's financial position.
Coordinate facility scheduling and agreements with appropriate FCA staff and collaborate with facility contacts on usage protocols.
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 celebration events.
Create calendars for evaluations, practices, games, camps, and other ministry opportunities.
Train coaches by modeling, assisting, observing, and launching them into their roles; establish mentorship opportunities, including 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.
Develop and maintain relationships with key staff 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.
Engage, equip, and empower coaches, athletes, and volunteers through Huddles and events.
Integrate ministry within sports, supporting spiritual growth alongside athletic excellence.
Lead and oversee E3 discipleship programs and build a 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 that includes daily prayer and Bible study, provide spiritual leadership, and participate in a local church through worship and weekly involvement.