Athletics Chaplain

The Center for Faith Engagement, CFE, in coordination with the Andrews Athletics Department is looking for a qualified student worker to assist in planning and leading faith-based programming for the AU Cardinals Athletic teams. As part of a leading faith-based program, the candidate will also engage in a ministry of presence at key moments for AU Cardinal student athletes. The successful candidate will work with all levels of staff within both CFE and AU Athletics.

The candidate should be prepared to work 6-8 hours a week.

Qualifications summary

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties and responsibilities

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  Execute Campus faith-culture projects in support of wider campus culture initiatives
  


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  Identify and engage student athletes, including team captains, individuals with a desire and ability to lead spiritual initiatives within AU Cardinal teams.
  


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  Lead out in small group programming for team captains
  


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  Plan and lead occasional, large format programming, such as, Athletic vespers, for all members of the AU Cardinal Athletic department
  


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  Assist in Center for Faith Engagement initiatives in a mutually supportive manner (events include Week of Prayer, Fellowships, Engage Summits, and others as needed)
  


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  Plan, Coordinate, and Co-lead semesterly community service engagements with campus and local partners.
  

Supervisory responsibilities

NA

Qualifications

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  Candidates hold at least Sophomore class standing with one year of in-residence education on campus OR demonstrated understanding of Andrews’ Student-Athlete life (Preferred)
  


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  Demonstrated evidence of prior experience engagement within athletics, faith-programming, and leadership development in a variety of settings
  


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  Demonstrated understanding of presence-based ministry in multi-cultural, interfaith settings
  


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  Demonstrated interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence
  


• Must be a student in good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 2.5


• NOTE: This individual must be available Aug. 11 - 15, 2025 for the required CFE Student Chaplain Retreat

Technical competencies

N/A

Interpersonal interactions

• Seek help, guidance, education, and training relevant to their position.


• Practice a compassionate presence and hospitality to students of all races, religions, and backgrounds


• Listen attentively to and empathize with others


• Display the capacity for meaningful dialogue


• Exercise good conflict resolution strategies


• Maintain a social media presence that is consistent with the values and ideals of the CFE and a student chaplain.

Physical demands

• Must be able to lift 55.25lbs


• Frequent moving and participation in athletic programming

Work environment

Various types of work environments including but not limited to an office setting, outdoor events, or large venues like a hall or church.