AIA Director of Elite Initiatives Full Time

Ministry Overview

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. All AIA staff and volunteers, regardless of their specific roles, are committed to advancing our collective mission. Athletes in Action is a team on mission who lives out three Core Values: To be passionately committed, live in authentic community, and we play together.

Position Overview

The Director of Elite Initiatives is responsible for leading AIA nationally and through serving as part of the National Leadership Team to help people know Jesus and experience his power to change the world through sport. This person is also responsible for the effective leadership and management of the elite initiatives domain. This includes fulfillment and accountability of the ministry plan through OKRs (Objectives and Key Results), oversight of finances (budget, fundraising), visioning for the future, and expanding the current influence of their domain. They will work in conjunction with other AIA leaders to ensure intentional care and development of staff (MPD, training), recruit new staff, and to build strategic partnerships with other ministries and churches.

Specifically, the Elite Initiatives Director will look to increase the influence and impact of chaplaincy within the elite athletic community in Canada. There are many leagues and other opportunities to expand chaplaincy and this leader will envision and work out a plan to step into these areas. Their mandate is also to continue, alter, or transition the current impact our chaplains have in various sport leagues and with national athletes.

Position Type: Full Time – 40 hours/week (Commissioned Staff)

Job Region/Location: This position has a flexible job region and location across Canada.

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Primary Objectives:

1. Provide vision, leadership, and management for AIA chaplaincy with the goal of increasing influence and impact.
2. Equip, empower, and enable staff to flourish in their roles.
3. Contribute to overall success of AIA.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• You have strong leadership skills and are able to lead and manage a team
• You have the ability to lead through influence and get the best out of your team
• You lead spiritually and challenge others to a deeper relationship with Jesus
• You understand that team success is paramount over individual success
• You have networking skills and the ability to meet new people
• You have the ability and willingness to travel
• You are willing to relocate to an urban center
• You understand sport culture and sport trends in Canada
• You have the ability to communicate effectively in a variety of settings

**This position requires Ministry Partner Development. The successful candidate will have the privilege to build a partnership team which provides financial and prayer support for the ministry. The financial support will cover the costs of the candidate’s salary and ministry expenses.