Fellowship of Christian Athletes ยท 4 hours ago
Program Director of Clubs
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveFellowship of Christian Athletes is seeking a Program Director of Clubs to assist in the development and management of sport programs. This dynamic leader will integrate sports management with ministry, ensuring effective operations while fostering athletic excellence and spiritual growth.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Manage club operations, establishing logistics, securing facilities, and assisting relationships with governing bodies, Clubs, and tournaments
Develop outreach strategies, expanding program offerings, and cultivating strategic partnerships to grow the number of participants
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 coaches gear through FCA Gear specialist
Ensure that all coaches and staff members stay current with all applicable governing bodies related to their sport and certification/training required
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 your 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/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
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, 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 Club
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
Qualification
Required
Dynamic leader who can seamlessly integrate sports management with ministry
Ability to manage club operations and establish logistics
Experience in securing facilities and managing relationships with governing bodies, Clubs, and tournaments
Ability to develop outreach strategies and expand program offerings
Ability to cultivate strategic partnerships to grow the number of participants
Agreement with and adherence to FCA's Christian Community
Ability to follow a spiritual rhythm, including daily prayer and Bible study
Experience in leading and providing spiritual leadership for staff, volunteers, coaches, and athletes
Ability to connect to and participate in a local church through worship
Conduct in a manner that affirms biblical standards of conduct in accordance with FCA's Christian beliefs
Fulfillment of all FCA administration requirements for registration, certification, coaches qualification, financial stewardship, and training
Experience in organizing and managing games and tournaments
Ability to coordinate the procurement and distribution of uniforms and equipment
Experience in securing facilities for training and competition
Ability to ensure that all coaches and staff members stay current with applicable governing bodies related to their sport and certification/training
Experience in organizing and managing evaluations, coach & referee training, practices, games, end of season tournaments, and end of season celebration events
Ability to create calendars for tryouts, training dates, competition dates, camps, and other ministry opportunities
Experience in training coaches and setting up mentorship programs
Ability to supervise try-outs, practices, and games to ensure sport and ministry excellence
Focus on providing quality parent communication and ministry
Ability to develop relationships with governing bodies and other Clubs
Ability to market Clubs and recruit families and athletes
Experience in addressing and resolving conflicts
Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key staff members of local churches
Experience in integrating local church involvement with Clubs
Ability to ensure FCA is engaging, equipping, and empowering coaches, athletes, and volunteers
Experience in integrating ministry within sports
Leadership and oversight of E3 discipleship programs
Ability to build a community of coaches committed to growing, sharing, celebrating, and gathering around the sport
Experience in implementing the comprehensive FCA Sports E3 Strategy
Ability to lead and oversee discipleship and development opportunities for coaches, athletes, and families
Experience in recruiting, training, and developing volunteers
Ability to connect, communicate, and care for existing and prospective financial partners
Experience in managing and stewarding finances
Ability to establish and execute an annual budget and funding plan
Experience in initiating opportunities for players and families to raise funds for the ministry
Ability to minister to donors and board members through consistent connection, communication, and care
Experience in engaging with donors and leading fundraising efforts
Company
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
FCA's vision is to see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes.
Founded in 1954
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dan Britton
Chief Field Officer
Joshua Gilreath
Chief Sport Officer
Recent News
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2025-08-06
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