Job Overview:

FCA Area Director

We are looking for high-capacity individuals who will be primarily responsible to recruit, develop, and lead a team of Area Representatives that accomplish FCA’s vision and mission throughout a set geographic region consisting of 1-3 counties. The growing interest in bringing character and spiritual development back into sports makes this an exciting time for FCA. We are thriving and through Area Directors are able to build stronger relationships by engaging, equipping, and empowering coaches and athletes, fulfilling the mission. The Area Director is vital to helping us serve every coach and every athlete.

Vision

To see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes.

Mission

To lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church.

Outcomes of Role

Developing and leading a team that accomplishes FCA’s vision and mission throughout a set geographic region:

1. A Spiritually Strong team that knows what it takes to grow in their relationship with God and

help others do the same.

2. A Relationally Strong team that is committed to God, committed to each other, and

committed to living out the Great Commission through the world of sport.

3. An Economically Strong team that is fully funded, fiscally responsible, and prepared for

growth.

Benefits of Role

1. You get to make a local impact while being supported by an organization that has been in existence since 1954 and has grown to over 1800 staff worldwide.

2. You will be equipped to build disciple makers in the athletic community.

3. You will get to use the gifts God has given you as your job.

4. You will get to help others discover their identity in Christ and live out their God given

purpose.

5. You will have the opportunity to share the ministry God has called you to with your family

and friends as they join your financial support team.

6. Competitive salary range and benefits.

7. You will be challenged, supported, and grow in camaraderie with an amazing team!

Requirements of the Role

1. Your default setting is to be proactive and self-motivated. This is a position for someone who is comfortable getting out there with confidence, creating relationships, and proactively helping people.

2. You bring strong discipleship skills. A track record of intentional discipleship is a requirement of this role.

3. You are able to build a team, through engaging, equipping, and empowering others. You have a visible history of seeing others join teams that you are leading and seeing them achieve success.

4. You have the ability to work independently. Self-motivation and discipline are critical for success at FCA.

5. You are willing and able to get others to invest in you financially. This is a missionary funded position, meaning you are responsible for raising the funds that are required for your salary, benefits, and ministry expenses. You see fundraising as part of the ministry, not just a way to support it.

6. You are connected. Can you come up with a list of 250 individual and 10 businesses that you can’t wait to sit down with and tell about what you are doing with FCA?

7. You are professional.

8. You have a significant athletic background. You have experience with participating in and being involved with the athletic community.

9. You practice what you preach. If God isn’t working in you, He cannot work through you. You have a history of a strong and growing relationship with Jesus Christ. This is crucial to success in this role.

10. You’re coachable. You have an open spirit and a posture towards learning and development.

Examples of what you will do

1. Hire, train, develop, & care for your team of staff

2. Recruit, organize, & learn from a diverse, wise, and talented advisory board

3. Raise financial support to grow the ministry

4. Disciple others

5. Build relationships in the sports community

Note

This is a full-time position and must be your top professional priority. The Area Director position is a fully-committed calling to the ministry of FCA and is not designed to be a secondary position to another role or ministry. Prayerfully consider if you are called to be fully committed to becoming a long-term member of the FCA team.

Skills such as work ethic, verbal tone, writing proficiency and

communication are vital. A joyful disposition, tenacity in follow up, and an ownership

mindset are all critical for success.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Portland, OR 97223 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Portland, OR 97223: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Portland, OR 97223