Program Director of Leagues

Position

Program Director of Leagues at Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

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

• Managing league operations, establishing logistics, securing facilities, and assisting relationships with governing bodies, leagues, and tournaments.
• Developing outreach strategies, expanding program offerings, and cultivating strategic partnerships to grow the number of participants.

• 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 so they are equipped to serve others.
• 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 (see FCA's Christian Community Statement) at all times.

• Fulfill all FCA administration requirements for registration, certification, coach qualification, financial stewardship and training.
• 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 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.
• Collaborate with facility contacts on usage protocols.
• Organize and manage evaluations, coach & referee training, practices, games, end‑of‑season tournaments, and 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.
• Supervise evaluations, practices, and games to ensure both sport and ministry excellence.
• Provide quality parent communication and ministry.
• Market leagues, 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 Leagues.
• Integrate local church involvement with leagues 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 leagues.
• Lead and oversee discipleship and development opportunities for coaches, athletes, and families.

• Ensure recruiting, training, and developing of volunteers aligns strategically with the goal of growing the ministry in the League.
• 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 secure 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, forming advisory teams, and leading fundraising efforts.

• Seniority Level: Director
• Employment Type: Full‑time
• Job Function: Business Development and Sales
• Industries: Non‑profit Organizations