Area Director

The Director is responsible for growing the ministry by praying, staffing, and
funding the area through the Advancement Lanes: Ministry, Board, Donor, Talent
and International. The Director works in alignment with the Regional Vice
President, staff, and board(s) to fulfill the FCA Vision, pursue the FCA
Mission, and live the FCA Values by developing and executing a ministry plan for
the assigned area. In the FCA Sports Environment(s)
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Director creates a strategic, consistent approach to discipleship — making
disciples who make disciples. The Director is accountable for ensuring that the
FCA ministry is conducted according to biblical standards and adhering to FCA
policies and procedures.

MINISTERIAL DUTIES

FCA believes these responsibilities are critical to our mission and that this
position plays a vital role in our ministry. FCA expects all functions and
responsibilities outlined below to be carried out with a heart surrendered to
serving God 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 the ministry of 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.
* Be connected to and participate in a local church through worship and weekly
involvement.
* At all times, conduct yourself in a manner that affirms biblical standards of
conduct in accordance with FCA’s Christian beliefs. (see FCA’s Christian
Community Statement for details)

MINISTRY ADVANCEMENT

* Ensure FCA is engaging, equipping, and empowering coaches, athletes, and
volunteers through 1-on-1s, Huddles and events.
* Train and equip staff to empower coaches and athletes to be disciples who
make disciples in the Sports Environments.

TALENT ADVANCEMENT
* Oversee recruiting, hiring, training and developing effective and diverse
staff.
* Recruit: Actively attract and recruit highly qualified staff prospects to
specific ministry opportunities identified in the ministry plan.
* Hire: Select candidates, ensure they become fully funded, and onboard to
fulfill specific roles and responsibilities based upon their calling,
character, competence and chemistry.
* Train: Provide tools, resources and training to develop staff members’
skills and increase their capacity and competence to effectively execute
their responsibilities.
* Develop: Prepare staff to lead self, lead others, lead teams and lead
organizationally in their current roles and to grow spiritually, personally
and professionally for future opportunities.
* Ensure the recruiting, training, and developing of volunteers is
strategically aligned with the goal of growing the ministry in the Sports
Environments.

BOARD ADVANCEMENT

* Invite, involve, and invest in leadership boards who are committed to pray,
serve, and give to advance the ministry.
* Encourage Representatives to surround themselves with Advisory Teams.

DONOR ADVANCEMENT

* Serve as the chief fundraiser and financial manager.
* Provide tools, resources, and training for FCA staff to fund the ministry by
connecting, communicating, and caring for donors.
* Establish and execute an annual budget and funding plan by training and
developing staff in growing Home Teams, major donors, and events.

INTERNATIONAL ADVANCEMENT

* Serve the aligned International Region by mobilizing staff and volunteers to
pray, give, and go.

Qualifications

This position is for the Toledo, OH Metro area.