Area Director

The Director is responsible for growing the ministry by praying, staffing, and funding the area through theAdvancement Lanes: Ministry, Board, Donor, Talent and International. The Director works in alignment withthe Regional Vice President, staff, and board(s) to fulfill the FCA Vision, pursue the FCA Mission, and livethe FCA Values by developing and executing a ministry plan for the assigned area. In the FCA Sports Environment(s),the Director creates a strategic, consistent approach to discipleship -- making discipleswho make disciples. The Director is accountable for ensuring that the FCA ministry is conducted accordingto 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 volunteersthrough 1-on-1s, Huddles and events. Train and equip staff to empower coaches and athletes to be disciples who make disciples inthe 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 ministryopportunities identified in the ministry plan. Hire: Select candidates, ensure they become fully funded, and onboard to fulfill specificroles and responsibilities based upon their calling, character, competence and chemistry. Train: Provide tools, resources and training to develop staff members' skills and increasetheir capacity and competence to effectively execute their responsibilities. Develop: Prepare staff to lead self, lead others, lead teams and lead organizationally intheir current roles and to grow spiritually, personally and professionally for futureopportunities. Ensure the recruiting, training, and developing of volunteers is strategically aligned with the goal ofgrowing the ministry in the Sports Environments. BOARD ADVANCEMENT Invite, involve, and invest in leadership boards who are committed to pray, serve, and give toadvance 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 ingrowing Home Teams, major donors, and events. INTERNATIONAL ADVANCEMENT Serve the aligned International Region by mobilizing staff and volunteers to pray, give, and go. #J-18808-Ljbffr