Athletics Chaplain
| Company | Fairfield University |
|---|---|
| Location | Fairfield, CT, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Master’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Divinity, Theology, Pastoral Studies or other equivalent formation
- 3-5 years of Ministerial work experience
- Previous work in a collegiate setting and/or with college student-athletes preferred
Responsibilities
- Leading and supporting the spiritual and religious life of the department and its members through the We Are Stags initiative
- Providing one-on-one pastoral support for student athletes, coaches and staff
- Facilitating retreats and develop spiritual programming for athletic teams, coaches and staff focused on themes drawn from Ignatian Spirituality
- Fostering a lively and engaged spiritual environment within Athletics, embracing those of different Christian faiths and those of no religious beliefs
- Participating as a member of the STAGS Care team and Stags Athletics Built for Life team meeting regularly to support student-athletes and other members of the Athletics department
- Supporting various student-athlete populations, including but not limited to, teams, injured athletes, international students, through spiritual programming addressing their various needs
- Facilitating faith sharing groups, bible study groups and Christian athlete groups
- Working effectively and collaboratively with the network of Athletics and University staff who have responsibility for different aspects of student well-being
- Developing a ministry presence in the athletics department
- Other related duties and responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications
- A person deeply grounded in faith nourished by personal and communal spiritual practice(s) who desires to serve in this ministerial role and support the unique needs of the modern Division I student-athlete, their coaches and staff
- Shares in an understanding of the tradition of the Catholic Church, Ignatian Spirituality, and the charism of Jesuit Education, as well as other non-Catholic traditions
- Possesses excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills, and relationship-building skills within a diverse community
- Displays emotional and spiritual maturity and can engage in a ministry of hospitality and pastoral care through accompaniment of student-athletes, coaches and staff of diverse backgrounds and needs
- Possesses vision and capacity for self-direction in assessing the needs of the division and available resources, is detail-oriented, and can carry a project from start to finish.
- Respects and maintains confidentiality
- Is available to work weekends and evenings and be present at athletic events