Program Director of Leagues

Role Overview

The Program Director of Leagues is responsible for assisting the development and management of sport programs, ensuring the 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.

What You Will Do

Manage league operations, establish logistics, secure facilities, and assist relationships with governing bodies, leagues, and tournaments. Develop outreach strategies, expand program offerings, and cultivate strategic partnerships to grow the number of participants.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This position plays a vital role in the FCA mission, requiring a leader who is committed to serving God and fostering a Christ-centered environment. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to integrate sports management with ministry.

Requirements

• Agree with and abide by FCA's Christian Community Statement
• Follow a spiritual rhythm, including daily prayer and Bible study
• Lead, conduct, and provide spiritual leadership for staff, volunteers, coaches, and athletes
• Fulfill all FCA administration requirements for registration, certification, coaches qualification, financial stewardship and training
• Manage financial operations related to the leagues
• Coordinate the procurement and distribution of uniforms and equipment
• Secure facilities for training and competition
• Organize and manage evaluations, coach & referee training, practices, games, end of season tournaments, and end of season celebration events
• Actively train your coaches by modeling, assisting, watching, and launching them into their roles
• Supervise evaluations, practices, and games to ensure both sport and ministry excellence
• Focus on providing quality parent communication and ministry
• Market leagues well/Recruit families and athletes
• Address and resolve conflicts as needed
• 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
• Implement the comprehensive FCA Sports E3 Strategy for coaches, athletes, and parents within the leagues
• 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
• Ensure the recruiting, training, and developing of volunteers is strategically aligned 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 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

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of athletes and families