Program Director of Clubs

Program Director of Clubs – Fellowship of Christian Athletes

The Program Director of Clubs is responsible for assisting the development and management of sport programs, ensuring the effective operation of FCA Sports processes, systems, and resources across Clubs. This dynamic leader integrates sports management with ministry, fostering a Christ-centered Club that promotes athletic excellence and spiritual growth.

• Manage club operations and establish logistics.
• Secure facilities and assist relationships with governing bodies, Clubs, and tournaments.
• Develop outreach strategies, expand program offerings, and cultivate strategic partnerships to grow participant numbers.

• Agree with and abide by FCA's Christian Community.
• Follow a spiritual rhythm, including daily prayer and Bible study to seek the Lord's will.
• 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 activities.
• Conduct yourself in a manner that affirms biblical standards of conduct in accordance with FCA's Christian beliefs.

• 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 coach gear through FCA Gear specialist.
• Ensure coach and staff members stay current with all applicable governing bodies related to their sport and required certification/training.
• 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 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 and 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,…