Position Description

Ministry Overview

Athletes in Action (a division of Power To Change) is a ministry that seeks to collectively as well as individually, help people know Jesus and experience his power to change the world through sport. No matter what type of work those involved with 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 authentic community, and we play together.

Position Overview

AIA Campus Staff are responsible for the fulfilment of the mission and vision of Athletes in Action on their local campus and beyond. This role consists of helping those in varsity athletics discover Jesus, grow in their faith, develop their unique potential and put their faith into action as they impact the world.

• Position Type: Full-Time (40 hours/week) or Part-time (16-32 hours/week)
• Job Region/Location: Québec (Sherbrooke / Montréal)

Primary Objectives for Campus Staff

1. Share the gospel with not yet believers and disciple to deeper maturity those who know Jesus already
   • Live out a deep, personal relationship with Jesus and invites athletes to deeper intimacy and dependence on Jesus
   • Through personal relationships and authentic community, athletes are cared for through discipleship and evangelistic opportunities
   • Outreaches, events or activities are organized to give more athletes an opportunity to hear about Jesus, be a part of AIA, and make a decision to follow Jesus
2. Equip students to become leaders on their team and to boldly share their faith
   • Identify athletes who align with our mission and fit our core values to become interns and/or AIA staff members
   • Teach and equip athletes to share their faith
   • Challenge athletes to share their faith with their teammates and peers
   • Identify and develop their unique gifts and purpose
   • Be equipped for a lifetime of Kingdom impact
3. Network and build relationships with key influencers on campus in order to open doors with different teams
   • Reach out to Athletic Directors, coaches, trainers, and other influencers
   • Respond to opportunities to go international with the gospel
4. Model AIA value of Play Together to expand our reach
   • Participate in planning and execution of events such as NTC, Campus Retreats, and Grey Cup Breakfast
   • Contribute stories of life change to AIA as a whole to share with donors

**Funding for 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.