Program Director of Clubs

Fellowship of Christian Athletes•Tyler, TX

About The Position

The Program Director of Clubs assists in developing and managing sport programs and ensures the effective operation of FCA Sports processes, systems, and resources across Clubs. The role integrates sports management with ministry to foster Christ-centered Clubs that promote athletic excellence and spiritual growth. The position supports club administration and operations, including registration and training requirements, finances, governing-body relationships, tournaments, facility coordination, uniforms and equipment, scheduling, coach development, parent communication, recruitment, and conflict resolution. It also advances ministry through discipleship, spiritual leadership, local-church involvement, and the FCA Sports E3 Strategy. The director recruits and develops volunteers and builds donor relationships, budgets, and funding plans.

Responsibilities

Fulfill FCA administration requirements for registration, certification, coach qualifications, financial stewardship, and training.
Register Clubs in VIP and ensure training and implementation of the Club Management System (Sports Connect).
Assist with coach and volunteer onboarding through VIP.
Manage financial operations related to the Clubs and steward finances for the assigned area.
Fulfill external administration requirements involving governing bodies, Clubs, tournaments, referee associations, and playing facilities.
Organize and manage games and tournaments, including tournament entry and hosting.
Coordinate procurement and distribution of uniforms and equipment, and order uniforms and coaches’ gear through the FCA Gear specialist.
Secure training and competition facilities by coordinating contracts, leases, and facility visions with the Support Center and appropriate FCA supervisors.
Ensure coaches and staff remain current with applicable sport governing-body requirements and required certifications and training.
Collaborate with facility contacts on usage protocols.
Organize evaluations, coach and referee training, practices, games, end-of-season tournaments, and end-of-season celebrations.
Create calendars covering tryouts, training, competitions, camps, and other ministry opportunities.
Train coaches by modeling, assisting, observing, and launching them into their roles; establish mentorship and assistant-coaching opportunities.
Supervise tryouts, practices, and games to support sport and ministry excellence.
Provide quality parent communication and ministry.
Develop relationships with governing bodies and other local Clubs, engaging them through Gospel-centered work, excellence, and integrity.
Provide resources and connections to help athletes further their playing or educational careers.
Market Clubs and recruit families and athletes.
Address and resolve conflicts as needed.
Develop relationships with key staff members at local churches and integrate local-church involvement with Clubs to support ongoing ministry after sports seasons.
Engage, equip, and empower coaches, athletes, and volunteers through one-on-ones, Huddles, and events.
Integrate ministry into sports, fostering spiritual growth alongside athletic excellence.
Lead and oversee E3 discipleship programs and build community around the sport.
Build a community of coaches committed to growing, sharing, celebrating, and gathering around their sport.
Implement the FCA Sports E3 Strategy for coaches, athletes, and parents within the Clubs.
Lead and oversee discipleship and development opportunities for coaches, athletes, and families.
Recruit, train, and develop volunteers in alignment with the goal of growing the Club ministry.
Develop future leaders who can move into the director’s role and other key leadership roles.
Connect with, communicate with, and care for existing and prospective financial partners to achieve full funding.
Establish and execute an annual budget and funding plan through the Home Team, major donors, and events.
Create fundraising opportunities for players and families.
Minister to donors and board members through consistent connection, communication, and care.
Engage donors, form advisory teams, and lead fundraising efforts.
Agree with and abide by FCA’s Christian Community.
Follow a spiritual rhythm that includes daily prayer and Bible study to seek the Lord’s will.
Provide spiritual leadership for staff, volunteers, coaches, and athletes through prayer, Bible study, worship, and personal example.
Connect with and participate in a local church through worship and weekly participation.
Conduct oneself in accordance with FCA’s biblical standards of conduct and Christian beliefs.