Athletics Chaplain (full-time)

About the role

Fairfield University seeks an experienced and passionate Athletic Chaplain to provide on-going spiritual, personal and leadership formation of student-athletes, coaches and staff in the Ignatian tradition. Reporting to Mission and Ministry, this role works closely with the STAGS Care team to support the emotional and spiritual well-being of student-athletes, coaches and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one pastoral support for student athletes, coaches and staff
• Facilitate retreats and develop spiritual programming for athletic teams, coaches and staff focused on themes drawn from Ignatian Spirituality
• Foster a lively and engaged spiritual environment within Athletics, embracing those of different Christian faiths and those of no religious beliefs
• Participate as a member of the STAGS Care team and Stags Athletics Built for Life team meeting regularly to support student-athletes and other members of the Athletics department
• Sustain faith sharing groups, bible study groups and Christian athlete groups
• Support various student-athlete populations, including but not limited to, teams, injured athletes, international students, through spiritual programming addressing their various needs
• Develop a ministry presence in the athletics department
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Divinity, Theology, Pastoral Studies or other equivalent formation
• 3-5 years of Ministerial work experience
• Previous work in a collegiate setting and/or with college student-athletes preferred

Education/Work Experience

A person deeply grounded in faith nourished by personal and communal spiritual practice(s) who desires to serve in this ministerial role and support the unique needs of the modern Division I student-athlete, their coaches and staff

Qualifications

• Shares in an understanding of the tradition of the Catholic Church, Ignatian Spirituality, and the charism of Jesuit Education, as well as other non-Catholic traditions
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills, and relationship-building skills within a diverse community
• Displays emotional and spiritual maturity and can engage in a ministry of hospitality and pastoral care through accompaniment of student-athletes, coaches and staff of diverse backgrounds and needs
• Possesses vision and capacity for self-direction in assessing the needs of the division and available resources, is detail-oriented, and can carry a project from start to finish
• Respects and maintains confidentiality
• Available to work weekends and evenings and be present at athletic events