The Representative works with the Director and Advisory Team to fulfill the FCA Vision, pursue the FCA Mission and live the FCA Values by implementing the ministry plan for the assigned area. In the FCA Sports Environments, the Representative ensures there is a consistent approach to discipleshipmaking disciples who make disciples. The Representative is accountable for ensuring that the FCA ministry is conducted according to biblical standards and adheres to FCA policies and procedures.
MINISTERIAL DUTIES
These responsibilities are critical to the FCA mission and this position plays a vital role in our ministry. FCA expects all functions and responsibilities outlined below to be carried out with a heart surrendered to serving God as a form of worship.

• Agree with, and abide by, FCA's Christian Community Statement.
• Follow a spiritual rhythm including daily prayer and Bible study to seek the Lord's will for FCA.
• Lead, conduct and provide spiritual leadership for staff, volunteers, coaches and athletes through prayer, Bible study, worship and living by example so they are equipped to serve others.
• Connect to and participate in a local church through worship and weekly involvement.
• Conduct yourself in a manner that affirms biblical standards of conduct in accordance with FCA's Christian beliefs (see FCA's Christian Community Statement) at all times.

MINISTRY ADVANCEMENT

• Engage, equip, and empower coaches and athletes by ministering through 1-on-1s, Huddles and Events.
• Train and equip staff and volunteers to empower coaches and athletes to be disciples who make disciples in the Sports Environments.

TALENT ADVANCEMENT

• Oversee recruiting, training and developing effective and diverse volunteers who lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church.
  • Recruit: Actively attract and recruit highly qualified volunteers to the Sports Environments.
  • Train: Provide tools, resources and training to develop volunteers' skills and increase their capacity and competence to effectively execute their responsibilities.
  • Develop: Prepare volunteers in their roles and responsibilities by helping them grow spiritually and personally.

BOARD ADVANCEMENT

• Invite, involve, and invest in an Advisory Team that is committed to pray, serve, and give.

DONOR ADVANCEMENT

• 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.

INTERNATIONAL ADVANCEMENT

• Work with the Director to serve the aligned International Region by praying, giving and going.

The Representative will raise their entire support, meaning that they will be expected to fund their position entirely through funds they or their subordinates raise. The only exception to this would be any support that the Metro Director or board or other FCA Directors or boards may contribute. The candidate will receive ample training regarding fundraising, but it will be their responsibility and part of their job description to raise funds for their ministry.
This position will be localized in the San Fernando Valley but may end up specializing in either the East Valley or the West Valley depending on various factors. Experience working or living in the Valley is a big help for this position.
The Representative should be good with people and genuinely have a heart to see coaches and athletes grow closer to Jesus. The Representative should exhibit the following mentalities:
- Coachability
- Faithfulness
- Responsiveness
- A commitment to timeliness
The Representative will be expected to train with the Metro Director and work well with him and any current or future Directors, other FCA staff, and volunteers.
The Representative should be able to catch the vision and mission of FCA and be excited/passionate about it. They should be able to clearly communicate this passion through their words and deeds to inspire and lead coaches and athletes into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church.
The Representative will be expected to lead through Engaging, Equipping, and Empowering those FCA serves.