Job Description

The Director of Clubs is responsible for overseeing and ensuring the effective operation of Club processes, systems, and resources. This role requires a leader who can manage Club operations, establish logistics, secure facilities, and foster a Christ-centered environment that promotes spiritual growth alongside athletic excellence. Additionally, this role is pivotal in growing the number of Clubs and participants by developing outreach strategies, enhancing program offerings, and fostering relationships within the community. It plays a crucial role in not only developing athletes' skills but also in nurturing their spiritual growth and fostering a community grounded in Christian values. This position requires a dynamic leader who can seamlessly blend sports management with ministry, ensuring a holistic and impactful experience for all participants.

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
• Follow a spiritual rhythm, including daily prayer and Bible study to seek the Lord's will for
• 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
• 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.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee Club Operations
  • Create a Club calendar to include evaluations, practice dates, game 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/ assessments, practices, and games to ensure both sport and ministry excellence.
  • Focus on providing quality parent communication and ministry.
  • Market your Club 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.
  • Integrate local church involvement to ensure continued ministry after the sports season ends.
• Oversee Club Administration
  • Fulfill all FCA administration requirements for registration, coaches onboarding, financial stewardship and training.
    • Register Clubs in FCAOne
    • Ensure comprehensive training and implementation of the Club Management System (Sports Connect).
    • Oversee Coach and Volunteer Onboarding using Player's Health platform.
    • Manage financial operations related to the Club.
  • Organize and manage evaluations, coach & referee training, practices, games, end of season tournaments, and end of season celebration events.
  • 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.
• Work collaboratively with the Advancement Lanes in the below ways:
  • Talent Advancement
    • Recruit, Qualify, Train, & Develop coaches.
    • Expand your Club team by recruiting others needed for administration, marketing, coaches training, parent ministry, and more.
    • Train and develop yourself, your staff and coaches in discipleship and sport through FCA resources and external conferences and materials.
    • Build your bench through developing others who can move into your role and other key Club leadership roles as needs arise.
  • Ministry Advancement
    • Foster an environment and culture that models serving others as Jesus did.
    • Build a community of coaches committed to growing, sharing, celebrating, and gathering around the sport they love. Acts 2:42-47
    • Implement the comprehensive E3 Strategy for coaches, athletes, and parents within the Club.
    • Lead discipleship and development opportunities for your coaches, athletes, and families.
  • Donor & Board 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.
    • Regularly invite prospective donors to support the Club financially. (Philippians 4:17)
    • Build a Club leadership board that includes men and women who are willing to help carry the load of leading a club. (Prayer, Sponsorship & Donor outreach, Conflict Resolution, marketing, etc....)
    • Initiate opportunities for players and families to raise funds for the Club and ministry.
    • Minister to donors and board members through consistent connection, communication and care.

Qualifications

Title: Director, FCA Maryland Girls Lacrosse Club

The Director of FCA Maryland Girls Lacrosse Club is responsible for the overall leadership, operation, growth, and spiritual direction of FCA’s girls’ club lacrosse program. This individual serves as the primary steward of the program’s mission, people, finances, and performance—ensuring a world-class lacrosse and ministry experience for athletes, families, and coaches.

This role blends sports management, team leadership, event operations, financial oversight, and Christian ministry, requiring both strong organizational ability and relational leadership.

Core Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Strategy

• Set the annual Girls Club budget and financial plan (July cycle).
• Determine and book all tournaments in coordination with the Assistant Director.
• Oversee the structure, scheduling, and operation of all six FCA MD Girls teams
• Serve as the primary point of accountability for the club’s competitive, developmental, and ministry goals.

Operations & Logistics

• Secure and manage all field rentals across fall, winter, spring, and summer.
• Execute and manage contracts with field providers, trainers, and independent contractors.
• Organize and run tryouts, including staffing, evaluation, and communication.
• Manage TeamSnap for schedules, events, and daily/weekly communication.

Coaching & Staff Leadership

• Hire, manage, and support all girls’ club coaches.
• Hold Coaches Meetings as appropriate. (Minimum Quarterly)
• Communicate with coaching staff weekly to daily to ensure alignment and accountability.
• Meet weekly with the Assistant Director to coordinate all club activities.
• (Optional) Coach a team within the program.

Ministry & Community Engagement

• Lead and organize parent, coach, and player ministry efforts
• Plan, Coordinate and lead major FCA Girls Club events, including:
• Parent Kickoff
• Service Night
• ACL Training
• RVR Middle School Retreat
• Recruiting 101
• Mindset Training
• Parent Night Out
• High School Dinner
• Sports Nutrition Night
• NCAA Game Day
• Run the Summer Huddle Leader Program
• Prepare and contribute content for the “Woman Up” newsletter
• positions reports to FCA Lacrosse Director Glen Miles.

Recruiting & Player Development

• Manage the IWLCA SportsRecruits platform for all players.
• Educate families and athletes on the college recruiting process
• Coordinate extra skills training opportunities for players.
• Advocate for players with college coaches as appropriate for player desires and abilities.

Communications, Marketing & Brand

• Oversee social media (in coordination with FiveStar and Assistant Director).
• Update and maintain the FCA Girls website
• Design and manage player gear and two annual gear stores (Fall & Spring) with Lax.com.

Finance & Administration

• Work with FCA Admin on billing, payments, contracts, and unpaid dues
• Manage coach and contractor payments
• Ensure fiscal integrity and alignment with FCA standards.
• Serve as liaison to the FCA Girls Board and lead five Board meetings annually (November, January, March, May, July).

Fundraising

• Fundraise for personal support
• (Optional) Lead or support fundraising for the club.

Qualifications & Profile

The ideal candidate:

• Has experience in club sports management, coaching, or athletic administration
• Demonstrates strong organizational and financial discipline
• Is an effective leader of people—coaches, parents, athletes, and partners.
• Understands college lacrosse recruiting and athlete development.
• Is committed to FCA’s Christian mission and values.
• Is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, multi-team environment

Success Metrics

• Smooth execution of seasons, tournaments, and events
• Coach retention and performance
• Player satisfaction, growth, and recruitment outcomes
• Financial health and dues collection
• Engagement in FCA ministry programming
• Parent and community trust

Time Commitment

This is a year-round full-time leadership role with heavy in-season demands across fall, winter, spring, and summer.