Director of Signature Events (Full Time, AIA, Xenia, OH)

Athletes in Action is a renowned ministry of Cru that harnesses the power of sports to help people know and follow Jesus. This organization specializes in creating impactful environments through camps, retreats, conferences, competitions, and events, where athletes, coaches, and guests can grow both personally and spiritually. Located at its vibrant Sports Complex and Retreat Center in Xenia, OH, Athletes in Action offers a unique blend of hospitality and ministry service, contributing to a mission that transcends traditional sports experiences. Every aspect of hospitality, from meals served to events supported and guests welcomed, plays a critical role in fostering meaningful connections and ensuring that individuals feel valued and cared for. Joining Athletes in Action means teaming up with a dedicated group of professionals who are committed to excellence, hospitality, and delivering Christ-centered service that leaves a lasting impact on attendees from across the nation and the world.

The role available at Athletes in Action is a full-time, onsite leadership position based in Xenia, OH, offering a starting salary of $74,866 annually. The primary focus of this position is to provide exceptional leadership and oversight for the organization’s Signature Events. The ideal candidate is a servant-hearted leader passionate about delivering seamless and impactful events while developing team members all along the way. In this fast-paced environment, balancing strategic direction, organization, and operational excellence is paramount. The role involves end-to-end planning, execution, and evaluation of events and occasionally stepping in as the Event Director. The leader will build and sustain a centralized support structure for logistics and volunteers, manage event budgets in partnership with finance, and collaborate extensively with executive leadership and ministry stakeholders.

This leadership position demands a person who thrives in fostering collaboration and accountability, maintaining high standards for event quality, programming, and attendee engagement. Beyond organizational duties, the leader will cultivate and steward high-profile relationships with athletes, speakers, sponsors, and other key partners. A Christian faith foundation is central to this role, as the position supports Athletes in Action’s mission to impact lives for Christ through sports ministry. The leader will actively drive ministry outcomes, ensuring intentional discipleship pathways are integral to each event and maintains transparent communication about the impact to internal and external stakeholders. This role is ideal for someone who is not just an event specialist but a visionary who views events as a platform for profound ministry impact.