League Associate

Fellowship of Christian Athletes•Hoopeston, IL

19h

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 a 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. Ministerial duties are critical to the FCA mission. The position is expected to carry out its responsibilities with a heart surrendered to serving God as a form of worship. This includes abiding by FCA's Christian Community, maintaining a spiritual rhythm that includes daily prayer and Bible study, providing spiritual leadership to staff, volunteers, coaches, and athletes, participating in a local church through worship, 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.
Integrity, humility, and a servant-hearted approach to ministry.

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 coach and volunteer onboarding using VIP.
Manage financial operations related to the leagues.
Seek corporate sponsorships to strengthen the financial position of the league.
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 for evaluations, practices, games, camps, and other ministry opportunities.
Train coaches by modeling, assisting, observing, launching them into their roles, and establishing mentorship programs that develop assistant coaches.
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 of 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, focusing on 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 its Christian beliefs.
Maintain a spiritual rhythm that includes daily prayer and Bible study.
Provide spiritual leadership through prayer, Bible study, worship, and personal example.
Connect with and participate in a local church through worship and weekly involvement.