What are the responsibilities and job description for the Male Campus Missionary position at Mount Marty University?
Overview
Mount Marty is pleased to accept applications for passionate and faith-filled male missionary to join our Campus Ministry and Athletics Department. The missionary will focus on integrating faith life within athletic programs and organizing retreats for both athletes and the wider student body. This position is ideal for a candidate eager to support student-athletes in their spiritual development while fostering a vibrant Catholic community through retreats, mentorship, and faith-based events.
Key Responsibilities:
- Faith Integration in Athletics
- Collaborate with the Athletics Department to incorporate faith and spiritual development into team culture.
- Lead team prayer, spiritual reflections, and discussions on Catholic values with athletic teams.
- Develop programs that integrate faith formation with athletic performance, including sportsmanship, leadership, and teamwork from a Catholic perspective.
- Provide spiritual mentorship and support for student-athletes, coaches, and staff.
- Retreats and Faith Programming
- Organize and lead faith-based retreats for student-athletes, with a focus on their unique needs and experiences.
- Coordinate and facilitate retreats for the broader student body, highlighting Catholic teachings and Benedictine values
- Develop creative and engaging retreat content that resonates with both athletes and non-athletes, encouraging participation and spiritual growth.
- Manage retreat logistics, including scheduling, materials, promotion, and follow-up activities.
- Spiritual Mentorship and Community Building
- Serve as a spiritual role model for student-athletes and the wider student community, offering guidance in their faith journeys.
- Facilitate small-group Bible studies, faith-sharing groups, and team-building events rooted in Catholic tradition.
- Work alongside Campus Ministry staff to provide pastoral care and develop outreach programs that foster community and spiritual engagement on campus.
- Support student-athletes in navigating the challenges of balancing faith, academics, and athletics.
- Collaboration and Evangelization
- Partner with the Campus Ministry team to plan and execute campus-wide liturgies, service projects, and spiritual events.
- Work closely with coaches, faculty, and staff to create a faith-centered atmosphere within the athletic community.
- Represent the university’s Catholic identity at local parishes, schools, and diocesan events, especially in areas related to athletics and faith.
- Assist in recruiting prospective Catholic student-athletes through personal outreach and retreat programs.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Theology, Religious Studies, Pastoral Ministry, or a related field.
- A practicing Catholic with a deep understanding of Catholic teachings and a commitment to living out Benedictine values.
- Previous experience in youth ministry, sports ministry, or retreat leadership is preferred.
- Passion for evangelization and forming young adults, especially student-athletes, in their faith.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with students, coaches, and athletic staff.
- Organizational and leadership skills, particularly in event planning and retreat coordination.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and travel for retreats and athletic events as needed.
Application Process
Applicants must submit a letter of application, resume, and the names of three references through the online application system. The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until filled.
About MMU
Located on a beautifully maintained 80-acre campus along the bluffs of the Missouri River, Mount Marty's hallmark is outstanding teaching, small class size, and a strong commitment to the liberal arts in the Catholic Benedictine tradition. The University has been noted regionally for its strong nursing programs. The campus is minutes away from Lewis & Clark Lake, one of South Dakota's most popular recreation areas, and is within driving distance of the Twin Cities and Omaha.
More detailed information about Mount Marty University including the mission statement, can be found at http://www.mountmarty.edu.
