League Associate

Fellowship of Christian Athletes•Hoopeston, IL

22h

About The Position

The League Associate assists with developing, coordinating, and operating FCA Sports Leagues. The role supports league administration, logistics, coach and volunteer coordination, participant communication, and ministry activities, helping provide 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 for 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 that are critical to FCA’s mission. Responsibilities are to be carried out with a heart surrendered to serving God as an act of worship. The League Associate is expected to abide by FCA’s Christian Community, maintain a spiritual rhythm that includes daily prayer and Bible study, provide spiritual leadership through prayer, Bible study, worship, and personal example, participate in a local church through worship and weekly involvement, and conduct themselves in accordance with FCA’s biblical standards of conduct and 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.
Agreement to abide by FCA’s Christian Community and conduct expectations.

Responsibilities

Fulfill FCA administration requirements for registration, certification, coach qualifications, financial stewardship, and training.
Register leagues in VIP and support comprehensive training and implementation of the League Management System (League Apps).
Assist with onboarding coaches and volunteers 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 through modeling, assisting, observing, and launching them into their roles; establish mentorship and assistant coaching opportunities.
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 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, 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.
Follow a spiritual rhythm that includes daily prayer and Bible study, provide spiritual leadership through prayer, Bible study, and worship, participate in a local church through worship and weekly involvement, and conduct oneself according to FCA’s Christian beliefs and standards.