What does a sports chaplain do?

As a sports chaplain, you provide spiritual guidance and religious services to players, their families, coaches, and team staff members. These positions are usually available at a college or university, but some pro sports teams hire chaplains to work with athletes during the season. In this role, your duties typically include providing counsel to athletes and acting as a life coach. You provide general spiritual guidance and non-denominational religious services. You may have additional responsibilities outside of ministering to sports teams, such as overseeing a bible study group for athletes’ families or providing pastoral care for baptisms and weddings.