Program Director of Leagues

About the Role

The Program Director of Leagues assists in the development and management of sport programs, ensuring the effective operation of FCA Sports processes, systems, and resources across leagues. This role requires a dynamic leader who integrates sports management with ministry, fostering a Christ-centered League that promotes both athletic excellence and spiritual growth.

Ministerial Duties

These responsibilities are critical to the FCA mission. The position plays a vital role in ministry, with all functions carried out as a form of worship:

• Agree with and abide by FCA's Christian Community Statement.
• Follow a spiritual rhythm, including daily prayer and Bible study to seek the Lord's will for FCA.
• Lead, conduct, and provide spiritual leadership for staff, volunteers, coaches, and athletes through prayer, Bible study, worship, and living by example.
• Connect to and participate in a local church through worship and weekly involvement.
• Conduct yourself in a manner that affirms biblical standards of conduct in accordance with FCA's Christian beliefs.

Responsibilities

Fulfill FCA Administration Requirements

• Register Leagues in VIP.
• Ensure comprehensive training and implementation of the League Management System (Sports Connect).
• Assist Coach and Volunteer Onboarding using VIP.
• Manage financial operations related to the leagues.
• Coordinate the procurement and distribution of uniforms and equipment.
• Secure facilities for training and competition by coordinating contracts, leases, and new facility visions.
• Order uniforms and coaches gear through FCA Gear specialist.
• Collaborate with facility contacts on usage protocols.

Assist League Operations

• Create calendars to include tryouts, training dates, competition dates, camps, and other ministry opportunities.
• Actively train coaches by modeling, assisting, watching, and launching them into their roles; set up mentorship programs to build the bench of coaches.
• Supervise evaluations, practices, and games to ensure both sport and ministry excellence.
• Provide quality parent communication and ministry.
• Market leagues and recruit families and athletes.
• Address and resolve conflicts as needed.
• Organize and manage evaluations, coach & referee training, practices, games, end-of-season tournaments, and celebration events.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key staff members of local churches for Leagues.
• Integrate local church involvement with leagues to ensure continued ministry after the sports season ends.

Ministry Advancement

• Ensure FCA is engaging, equipping, and empowering coaches, athletes, and volunteers through 1-on-1s, Huddles, and events.
• Integrate ministry within sports, focusing on spiritual growth alongside athletic excellence.
• Provide leadership and oversight of E3 discipleship programs and build a community around the sport.
• Build a community of coaches committed to growing, sharing, celebrating, and gathering around the sport they love (Acts 2:42-47).
• Implement the comprehensive FCA Sports E3 Strategy for coaches, athletes, and parents within the leagues.
• Lead and oversee discipleship and development opportunities for coaches, athletes, and families.

Talent Advancement

• Ensure the recruiting, training, and developing of volunteers is strategically aligned with the goal of growing the ministry in the League.
• Build your bench by developing others who can move into your role and other key leadership roles as needs arise.

Donor Advancement

• Connect, communicate, and care for existing and prospective financial partners to achieve full funding.
• Manage and steward the finances for the assigned area of responsibility.
• Establish and execute an annual budget and funding plan by growing the Home Team, major donors, and events.
• Initiate opportunities for players and families to raise funds for the ministry.
• Minister to donors and board members through consistent connection, communication, and care.
• Engage with donors, form advisory teams, and lead fundraising efforts.