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AIA Campus Internship

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 intern 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.

Primary Objectives for Campus Staff

1. 1. Share the gospel with not yet believers and disciple to deeper maturity those who know Jesus already
      • 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 student 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

Education and Experience:

• You have university degree or equivalent
• You have varsity/post secondary sports involvement
• You have experience in sharing your faith
• You have intentionally walked alongside other believers to grow in their faith

Required Skills and Abilities:

• You have networking skills and the ability to meet new people
• You have strong interpersonal skills 
• You have the ability to work well with others in team setting 
• You have the able to communicate effectively in a variety of settings 
• You have the ability to manage your time effectively to achieve objectives

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

• You have an understanding of and passion for the athletic world
• You have a heart for Evangelism and the ability to communicate the gospel clearly
• You have a self-starter mentality and like variety in tasks and schedules
• You have a willingness to join and serve in the most needed places across Canada

Please send your resume and cover letter or inquiries to: info@athletesinaction.ca

AIA Alumni Manager

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

The AIA staff member is responsible for engaging AIA alumni who have experienced our ministry first hand in the past. Our hope for this position is to build relationships with these people to invite them to continue journeying with AIA. You will provide them with opportunities to be involved where they can serve and experience Jesus at work. The most important aspect of this role is relationship building but the secondary hope is that we can invite alumni to give to AIA. Success in this role is establishing and strengthening relationships that lead to volunteers and donors.

In this role, you will be responsible to achieve the following:

1. 1. Alumni feel engaged and connected with AIA for years following their graduation from post-secondary.
      • Provide an opportunity to journey with those who want to re-engage with AIA
      • Provide opportunities to participate in different AIA events (overseas tours, NTC,
        Grey Cup, Camps/Clubs)
      • Encourage their faith through sharing encouraging stories
      • Recruit for key roles that AIA needs to fill
   2. Work with the AIA donor development team to identify potential donors
      • Through building relationships with AIA alumni, you will identify those who have the interest and capacity to give financially
      • Implement alumni specific initiatives
      • Bring fresh alumni engagement ideas to the table in collaboration with with the
        donor development team
   3. Build strong working relationships with AIA staff to identify alumni to engage with
      • Ensure good communication with AIA divisional leaders so that alumni relationships are being stewarded well

Education & Experience (what is needed for the role):

• You have university degree or equivalent
• You have experience with managing projects and juggling multiple priorities
• You have experience with Athletes in Action and understand who we are (an asset but not necessary)
• You have experience with Salesforce or other CRM (an asset but not necessary)
• You will attend the P2C Staff Conference and the AIA Summit

About You (What tangible and intangible skills do we need?):

• 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 thrive with being around people and building new relationships
• You prioritize communication and being a bridge builder
• You are a self-starter
• You have strong administrative skills
• You take initiative to bring solutions to problems that arise
• You have networking skills and the ability to meet new people

Please send your resume and cover letter or inquiries to Alison Philpott: info@athletesinaction.ca

Administrative Assistant to the National Director

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

As a part of the AIA National Office staff team, the Administrative Assistant to the National Director is a detail-oriented and solution-minded individual who will work closely with the National Director of AIA. They will function in multiple administrative capacities, including calendar and email management, reconciliation of expenses and travel arrangements, as well as some donor interfacing duties. The Administrative Assistant ensures that the AIA National Director functions at full leadership capacity, helping to move the AIA mission forward of helping people know Jesus.

In this role, you will be responsible to achieve the following:

1. 1. AIA National Director can function at maximum capacity
      • Tracking and reporting of expenses in accordance with P2C policies and best
        practices
      • Tracking and updating of donor records and opportunities within P2C donor
        database (Salesforce)
      • Calendar and email management and prioritization
      • Provide support and preparation assistance for key events, meeting, and speaking
        engagements
   2. AIA national events are well supported
      • Support the Operations Team in planning and executing events of national scope
      • Support and augment donor invitation strategy for national-scope events
   3. Special Projects are completed with excellence
      • Support and execution of special projects or assignments as required
      • May be required to provide administrative support during National Team meetings

Education & Experience:

• You have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• You have administrative experience in an autonomous role preferred
• You have experience with Google Suite is an asset
• You have experience with Salesforce is an asset

About You:

• You have a deep and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• You have a passion and commitment to communicate the gospel and sincere interest in
  Christian ministry work
• You have a commitment to Athletes in Actions’ leadership, methods and ministry models

Requirements:

• You have excellent organizational skills with an attention to detail
• You are able to re-prioritize in a dynamic and busy work environment
• You have a pleasant and professional demeanor
• You have availability to travel may be required
• You must be a resourceful and initiative taker who will see problems and help provide solutions

Please send your resume and cover letter or inquiries to info@athletesinaction.ca

AIA Campus Staff

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.

Primary Objectives for Campus Staff

1. 1. Share the gospel with not yet believers and disciple to deeper maturity those who know Jesus already
      • 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

Education and Experience:

• You have university degree or equivalent
• You have varsity/post secondary sports involvement
• You have experience in sharing your faith
• You have intentionally walked alongside other believers to grow in their faith

Required Skills and Abilities:

• You have networking skills and the ability to meet new people
• You have strong interpersonal skills 
• You have the ability to work well with others in team setting 
• You have the able to communicate effectively in a variety of settings 
• You have the ability to manage your time effectively to achieve objectives

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

• You have an understanding of and passion for the athletic world
• You have a heart for Evangelism and the ability to communicate the gospel clearly
• You have a self-starter mentality and like variety in tasks and schedules
• You have a willingness to join and serve in the most needed places across Canada

Please send your resume and cover letter or inquiries to: info@athletesinaction.ca

AIA Youth Initiatives Program Coordinator

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

The AIA Program Coordinator will work to fulfill the mission of Athletes in Action by assisting the Regional
Director in the implementation of Action Camps and/or Action Clubs and/or other community based sports
initiatives. They are to assist in the areas of: the execution of sport initiatives; the maintaining and tracking of
relationships with local churches and community sports groups; the administrative support necessary to carry
out an Action Camp and/or Club program.

Primary Objectives:

1. 1. Assist in establishing and maintaining a schedule of Action Camps
      • Help to track current and past partnerships with churches and other organizations.
      • Coordinate with the Regional director to implement all details involved in running a camp.
      • Assist recruiting, hiring, training and mentoring of coaches for the duration of the summer
        camps period with the help of the Coach Development Coordinator and Regional Director.
   2. Assist in establishing and maintaining Action Club opportunities for athletes
      • Help to track current and past partnerships with churches and other organizations.
      • Coordinate with the Regional Director to implement all details involved in running a club.
      • Assist in recruiting, hiring, training and mentoring of volunteers and coaches for the duration of the Action Club program with the help of the Coach Development Coordinator and Regional Director.

Education and Experience:

• 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 relationship with Jesus and desire to continue to grow as a leader

Required Skills and Abilities:

• You have the ability to communicate effectively in a variety of ways (written, spoken, virtually)
• You have administrative skills
• 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 sport

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

• 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

Funding: Ministry Partner Development (MPD) or Centrally Funded

Ministry Partner Development is the process of building 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. Power to Change believes that Ministry Partner Development is biblical and God will provide everything necessary to fulfill the calling into ministry: finances, emotional strength and perseverance. Building a ministry partnership team is an integral part of being in ministry. There are many opportunities to bless and encourage the partnership team. Power to Change is committed to providing training and coaching that ensures success in Ministry Partner Development. Please send your resume and cover letter or inquiries to: info@athletesinaction.ca

AIA Action Clubs Director