Fellowship of Christian Athletes · 2 months ago
Program Director of Clubs
Kansas City, MO, 64129, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveThe Fellowship of Christian Athletes is dedicated to fostering a Christ-centered environment through sports. The Program Director of Clubs is responsible for developing and managing sport programs, ensuring effective operations, and integrating ministry with athletic excellence.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Fulfill all FCA administration requirements for registration, certification, coaches qualification, financial stewardship and training
Register Clubs in VIP
Ensure comprehensive training and implementation of the Club Management System (Sports Connect)
Assist Coach and Volunteer Onboarding using the VIP
Manage financial operations related to the Clubs
Fulfill all external administration requirements with governing bodies, Clubs, tournaments, referee associations, and playing facilities
Organize and manage games and tournaments, including entry and hosting
Coordinate the procurement and distribution of uniforms and equipment
Secure facilities for training and competition by coordinating contracts, leases, and new facility visions with the Support Center and appropriate FCA supervisors
Order uniforms and coaches gear through FCA Gear specialist
Ensure that all coaches and staff members stay current with all applicable governing bodies related to their sport and certification/training required
Collaborate with facility contacts on usage protocols
Organize and manage evaluations, coach & referee training, practices, games, end of season tournaments, and end of season celebration events
Create calendars to include tryouts, training dates, competition dates, camps and other ministry opportunities
Actively train your coaches by modeling, assisting, watching, and launching them into their roles and setting up mentorship programs to build the bench of coaches through assistant coaching roles
Supervise try-outs, practices, and games to ensure both sport and ministry excellence
Focus on providing quality parent communication and ministry
Develop relationships with governing bodies and other Clubs in your area, engaging them with the Gospel through your work alongside them and your commitment to excellence and integrity when dealing with them
Provide resources/connections to help athletes further their playing/educational career
Market Clubs well/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 Clubs
Integrate local church involvement with Clubs to ensure continued ministry after the sports season ends
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
Leadership and oversight of E3 discipleship programs and building 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 Clubs
Lead and oversee the discipleship and development opportunities for your coaches, athletes, and families
Build a community of coaches committed to growing, sharing, celebrating, and gathering around the sport they love. Acts 2:42-47
Ensure the recruiting, training, and developing of volunteers is strategically aligned with the goal of growing the ministry in the Club
Build your bench through developing others who can move into your role and other key leadership roles as needs arise
Connect, communicate, and care for existing and prospective financial partners to get fully funded
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, forming advisory teams, and leading fundraising efforts
Qualification
Required
Dynamic leader who can seamlessly integrate sports management with ministry
Ability to foster a Christ-centered Club that promotes both athletic excellence and spiritual growth
Experience in managing club operations
Ability to establish logistics and secure facilities
Experience in developing outreach strategies and expanding program offerings
Ability to cultivate strategic partnerships to grow the number of participants
Agreement with and ability to abide by FCA's Christian Community
Ability to follow a spiritual rhythm, including daily prayer and Bible study
Experience in leading and providing spiritual leadership for staff, volunteers, coaches, and athletes
Ability to connect to and participate in a local church through worship
Conduct oneself in a manner that affirms biblical standards of conduct
Fulfill all FCA administration requirements for registration, certification, coaches qualification, financial stewardship and training
Organize and manage games and tournaments, including entry and hosting
Coordinate the procurement and distribution of uniforms and equipment
Secure facilities for training and competition by coordinating contracts and leases
Ensure that all coaches and staff members stay current with all applicable governing bodies related to their sport and certification/training required
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
Supervise try-outs, practices, and games to ensure both sport and ministry excellence
Develop relationships with governing bodies and other Clubs in the area
Provide resources/connections to help athletes further their playing/educational career
Market Clubs well and recruit families and athletes
Address and resolve conflicts as needed
Ensure FCA is engaging, equipping, and empowering coaches, athletes, and volunteers
Integrate ministry within sports, focusing on spiritual growth alongside athletic excellence
Leadership and oversight of E3 discipleship programs
Build a community of coaches committed to growing, sharing, celebrating, and gathering around the sport
Ensure the recruiting, training, and developing of volunteers is strategically aligned with the goal of growing the ministry
Connect, communicate, and care for existing and prospective financial partners
Manage and steward the finances for the assigned area of responsibility
Establish and execute an annual budget and funding plan
Initiate opportunities for players and families to raise funds for the ministry
Minister to donors and board members through consistent connection, communication and care
Company
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
FCA's vision is to see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes.
Founded in 1954
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dan Britton
Chief Field Officer
Joshua Gilreath
Chief Sport Officer
Recent News
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2025-08-06
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