Director of Nazarene Recreation – SW suburbs of Chicago
Chicago First Church of the Nazarene- Nazarene Recreation

Nazarene Recreation has been a fixture in Lemont/Homer/Orland Park since the mid-1970’s.
Tens of thousands of kids have put on their Naz Rec t-shirt and have played soccer, t-ball,
basketball, and more on our fields and in our gyms. This is a ministry of Chicago First Church
of the Nazarene, a congregation that is reaching its community with the life-changing hope of the Gospel. NazRec is a doorway to make a connection and take a first step in partnering
with parents to #helpingparentswin.

Chicago First’s values are Faith, Family, Friendship and Farther Along. Expressions of these
values are lived out in ministries that are contemporary and creative. This ministry had over 4,000 registrations in 2018, with nearly 2,000 individual children registering to play in leagues. The focus is on children 3-8 years old along with a club soccer program through the early teens. The annual impact is a connection with over 7,000 people. This well-established ministry is seeking a new Director to take NazRec to the next level. We are open to changes that will keep this ministry viable and meeting the needs in our community.

NazRec’s next Director will join a team of committed staff members who work together to
make an impact in our local community, around Chicagoland and the world. NazRec is
healthy, growing and poised for greater impact.

Qualities Needed

• Detail-oriented…overseeing the broad pieces of this ministry
• Public…the Director is the face of NazRec, the role is people-focused
• Visionary…championing the vision and making connections with congregants, kids, parents and coaches…being present and personable

Role
Director serves as the visionary force and face of NazRec to both the community and
congregation. Pay is based on a full-time role with 40-45 hours per week along with expected
involvement as part of the staff and family of C1. Wages are commensurate with experience
along with full benefit package.

Candidate must be a Christ-follower and in harmony with the beliefs and standards of
Chicago First Church of the Nazarene. References should include a pastor from the church
attending. Position reports to the Executive Pastor.

Responsibility Summary

• Lead and develop the vision for NazRec in the congregation and community
• Hire, lead and mange recreation staff of 5-10 year-round and 12-15 summer employees
• Create and manage a budget of ~$375,000
• Work closely with and oversee full-time office manager who is a key team member
• Design and manage the yearly schedule of leagues, events and camps. Current snapshot includes;
  • 5 seasons of leagues, finishing with a large-scale award ceremony
  • 4-6 Family Night Live events coordinated with Family Ministries
  • 4-6 smaller family-oriented events
  • Lead NazRec team with great customer service
• Managing of varied pieces of organization
  • Online registration/programs offered database
  • Field maintenance, equipment management and storage areas
  • Program brochures on a trimester basis
  • Coach recruitment (volunteers) and training
• Report in writing monthly report to the Church Board
• Serve as key member of C1 staff, attending weekly church staff meetings

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All interested candidates, please send questions or submit resumes to Executive Pastor, Phil
Kizzee at pkizzee@c1naz.org.
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Chicago First Church of the Nazarene/Nazarene Recreation
12725 Bell Road
Lemont, IL 60439
Websites: www.c1naz.org, www.nazrec.org

Salvation Army- Director of Athletics & Community Ministries- Indianapolis Region
Dept: Eagle Creek Ministries         
View the entire posting at: https://careers-uscsalvationarmy.icims.com/jobs/10195/director-of-athletic-%26-community-ministries/job Job Objective:  The Director of Athletic and Community Ministries will provide leadership and accountability for managing all aspects of the corps community center ministries; e.g. athletic complex and ministries, leagues, staff and clinics along with supervising officials, coaches and volunteers.  This individual will develop, implement and evaluate a comprehensive portfolio of ministries which enhance experience of a diverse array of community and corps member through exposure to and participation in youth, athletic and recreational ministries and services.  Additionally, there will be engagement of community relations and departmental resource/budget management.
 
Essential Functions:
This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position. Other job related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

•  Manage the daily oversight of activities for Eagle Creek Youth, Community Center, Athletics ministries, including leagues, clinics and community activities.
• Work collaboratively on an on-going basis with schools, community groups, colleges and academic ministries to foster buy-in, participation and support for sports ministries
• Be willing and able to communicate the needs and success of the Community Center to schools, service clubs and/or media.
• Emphasize learning and development in the areas of self-efficacy, leadership, teamwork and problem solving within sports ministries.
• Oversee the hiring, training, supervision, evaluation and necessary discipline of assistants/attendants, paid staff, and volunteers who work in/for the Eagle Creek Corps Community Center athletic and youth ministries.
• Execute and maintain existing recreational sports ministries; continually reassess the population for changes in demographics, interests, and needs and propose new ministries as needed to respond to those changes.
• View rest of this job's essential functions on https://careers-uscsalvationarmy.icims.com/jobs/10195/director-of-athletic-%26-community-ministries/job

 Minimum Qualifications: The requirements listed  on the posting are representative of the minimal education, experience, skills, and/or abilities required for this position. 
 
Supervisory Responsibility: Position supervises Community Center paid staff and volunteer staff.
All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.
 
All interested candidates, please submit resumes to the attention of Lieutenant Joshua Hubbard.  Email is preferable.
Email: joshua.hubbard@usc.salvationarmy.org
Fax:    (317) 299.0875

Assistant Director of Sports Ministry
First Friends is seeking a full-time Asst. Director of Sports Ministry.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic person who has a passion for Jesus that can build upon and strengthen our Sports Ministry. This involves running leagues, giving devotionals, recruiting and training volunteers. We are looking for a person who has 3+ years of experience in sports or youth ministry and has strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Click HERE for a full job description and details.
Interested candidates need a college degree and can submit resumes by e-mail to Executive Pastor, Roger Foote at rfoote@firstfriends.org.

First Friends Church
5455 Market Ave N.  
​Canton, OH 44714
330-966-2800

We have an exciting opportunity to grow the work in Germany with a 1 year missions opportunity unlike any that we have offered before.  Do you have a young man who might be interested?

This is from our partner church in Schenefield, Germany (Hamburg):

In order to establish a church-linked Christian baseball team as part of our youth ministry we want to hire as soon as possible a

• Baseball trainer (male)
• From the USA
• Dedicated believer in Jesus Christ
• Preferably below 35 years old
• Used to work with kids and teens
• Able to speak about faith issues
• Willing to give at least a 1-year commitment
• Collaborating with the church leadership

 
We offer a financial compensation and accommodation, support in learning the German language (if desired) and the opportunity to also be linked to the professional Baseball club Westend 69ers.
 
We desire a sports missionary who is Christ-centered and self-motivated to use a unique moment establishing a baseball team combined with all kinds of Christian youth activities.

For more information on how you can apply, contact Dr. Doug Casady at ​doug@synergymissions.net

A local basketball club in Sichuan Province, China is seeking 2 basketball coaches For immediate placement. Must be single; man or woman is acceptable.

The club will provide air travel return (once per year), housing, and a monthly salary of $1,500 to $1,900.  Additional income is possible by teaching additional classes. 

Minimum placement time is 3 months, but one year or longer is prefered. Bachelor’s degree required and experience teaching youth / coaching basketball.

Position Summary: Assist the Director of Sports Ministry by leading and directing a
disciple-making ministry in the area of Sports and Recreation beginning inside our
church and reaching out into our community.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
• Pray regularly for league directors, coaches, players and programs within sports
ministry.
• Recruit primarily First Friends volunteers, and secondarily community volunteers
to coach and direct leagues in the Sports Ministry. Work to increase the
involvement of First Friends volunteers and participants in Sports Ministry.
• Give devotionals in large and small groups.
• Responsible for the implementation of the vision, management and oversight of
all sports leagues and administration to include cost planning work sheets, skill
assessment, team formation, ordering jerseys, festival activities, scheduling,
purchasing and distributing equipment, gifts, and awards. .
• Incorporate other First Friends ministries into the Sports Ministry.
• Develop a Sports Ministry Team that can serve, help provide vision and ideas for
the overall Sports Ministry.
• Administrate the budget for all areas of responsibility within sports and recreation
ministries.
• Help to recruit, supervise and manage Sports Ministry interns.
• Keep current on First Aide certification, defibulator and all emergency procedures
to include First Friends Crisis Management Plan.
• Attend regular scheduled leadership meetings that would include: sports staff,
ministry/all staff, and congregational meetings.
• Work with the Director of Facilities to maintain and care for the gym, baseball
fields and soccer fields.

Qualifications
• Maintain a regular presence at ministry activities and functions
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• Be able to work evenings and weekends
• The ability to set up and tear down sports equipment in the Gym: chairs,
bleachers and basketball goals.
• Be able to lift 75 lbs.
• Member of First Friends Church (or working toward)
• Clean background check
• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Must be a Christian

Personal and Spiritual Qualifications:
• The greatest requirement for the Staff at First Friends is a strong personal
commitment to Jesus Christ and a love for His church (Matt.22: 36-40). He/she
must demonstrate a commitment to ongoing spiritual development and maturity
and must be someone with impeccable personal integrity and moral purity.
• The staff member views their position at the church as a “call” from God.
• Spiritual maturity and commitment to a Christian lifestyle. 1 Timothy 3:2-4,7 ....
above reproach, faithful to his wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable,
hospitable, able to teach, not given to drunkenness, not violent but gentle, not
quarrelsome, not a lover of money. He must manage his own family well and see
that his children obey him, and he must do so in a manner worthy of full respect.
(7) And he must have a good reputation with those outside the church, so that he
will not fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
• Theologically he/she must be Evangelical with a deep appreciation for the
authority of scripture and an unswerving commitment to a biblically based
lifestyle. (Titus1:9) This lifestyle must exemplify the purpose, philosophy,
doctrines and vision of Canton First Friends Church.
• It is expected the staff operate and abide by Evangelical Friends Church Faith
and Practice and the Employee Handbook.
• Able to provide pastoral care for the families of First Friends. 

​Interested candidates need a college degree and can submit resumes by e-mail to Executive Pastor, Roger Foote at rfoote@firstfriends.org.