Ministry: Athletes in Action - Youth Initiatives Division
Location: Ontario (Greater Toronto Area, Western Ontario or Eastern Ontario)
Reports to: AIA Youth Initiatives Managing Director
Position Type: Full-Time or Part-Time (20-40 hours/week)
Funding: Ministry Partner Development (MPD)
Athletes in Action (a division of Power To Change) is a ministry that seeks to help people know Jesus and experience his power to change the world through sport. No matter what type of work those involved with Athletes in Action (AIA) do, whether they are staff or volunteers, we understand that our work collectively is to further this overall mission. Athletes in Action is a team on mission who lives out three Core Values: We are passionately committed, live in an authentic community, and we play together.
The AIA Regional Director will work with regional staff, coaches and volunteers to fulfill the mission of Athletes in Action through the implementation of Action Camps, Action Clubs and other community based sports initiatives. While their main sphere of focus is their region, they will team up with the Regional Directors across Canada with the purpose of working together to develop and implement relevant resources and strategies across the country.
They oversee and are responsible for the following areas: hiring and supervising the staff and volunteer team in their region; the operation of camps, clubs and sports initiatives in their region; managing the region's budget; developing relationships with local churches and community sports groups.
As an AIA staff, you will attend the bi-annual P2C Staff Conference and annual AIA Summit.
1. Provide oversight to programming in their region.
Oversee and implement an annual budget for the region
Establish partnerships with churches and other organizations to provide hosts for Action Camps and/or Clubs
Coordinate with the Operations Manager, Director of Coach Development and Youth Initiatives National Director to implement all details involved in running a camp or club.
Collaborate with other Regional Directors on resources relevant across regions (eg. MTAG)
Set pricing for their region’s camps, clubs and other programs
2. Lead, Develop and Grow Regional Staff Team
Recruit, hire, train and mentor volunteers and coaches for the duration of the Action Camp or Club program with the help of the Director of Recruitment and Director of Coach Development.
Working within the overall vision of the Youth Initiatives division, as well as the vision of the region, develop regional staff into a high performing team.
Seek opportunities to train church partners, team coaches and volunteers towards AIA certification.
3. Collaborate with the team of Regional Directors on national topics
Provide feedback to the Youth Initiatives Leadership Team on the More Than a Game material and collaborate to determine a version for each camp season.
Together with the Director of Coach Development, annually review camp content and training for coaches.
Establish pricing of programs and timelines in collaboration with the Youth Initiatives Leadership team.
You have university degree or equivalent (preferred, not required)
You have ministry experience in church, para-church and/or sports ministry (preferred, not required)
You have a deep and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ
You would be committed to Athletes in Actions’ leadership, methods and ministry models
You have the ability to communicate effectively in a variety of ways (written, spoken, virtually)
You have a working knowledge of Google’s G Suite (Gmail, Calendar, Sheets, Docs, Sites)
You have an understanding of and passion for the athletic world and the integration of faith and sports
You have good time management, an ability to be flexible and willingness to take initiative
You have the ability to relate well to churches, para-church organizations, athletic organizations and administrators
You have the ability to lead others in areas of personal and spiritual development
Ministry Partner Development
We thank all applicants for their interest in Power to Change; however, only suitable candidates will be contacted to continue the application process. Candidates who are selected will be required to complete a vulnerable sector check.
The mission of Power to Change is to further the movements of Christian evangelism and discipleship. All Power to Change staff members and volunteers work collectively to further this overall religious mission. The successful candidate for this position must have a pre-existing belief and demonstration of lifestyle as outlined in the Power to Change Code of Conduct and Statement of Faith. The successful candidate must agree to, sign and, in all good conscience abide by the biblical principles outlined by these documents. It is a pre-requisite of employment at Power to Change that any and all staff members and volunteers sign and abide by these documents throughout their course of involvement at Power to Change. For a copy of the Code of Conduct and Statement of Faith, please contact Human Resources.