PT Coach- Nurturing Children and Youth Program

Reporting to the Dean and the Program Director the Coach of the Nurturing Children and Youth will support ministry
development to achieve outcomes in the Nurturing Children OutoftheMouth of Babes project. Coaches are
responsible for engaging in church project activities and events for nondegree theological education about the
development of youth and young people. The Coach will facilitate the learning and program development efforts to
achieve strategic goals to enhance the religious life of youth outside of worship service. Other responsibilities include
working closely with the Director and the Dean of SUDS to promote theological education in practical ministry. The
Coach must be acquainted with the Black church culture and emerging Church mission and ministry trends and be
prepared to work a varying schedule to attend scheduled project events.

Essential Job Functions:
The NYCF Project Coach will adhere to the designated agenda and collaborate with the Director in
advance for the Nurturing Children: Out of The Mouth of Babes project for the School of Divinity.
Motivate established partnerships with Black churches to build capacity for revitalizing congregational life
with the support of SUDS.
Encourage church leaders to use assessment tools for program development and evaluation of Black
church and congregational development.
Collaborate with youth workers addressing the needs of youth and children in their congregations.
Commit to nourishing relationships with participating congregations statewide and nationally to support
goals for the School of Divinity outreach for church leaders.
Provide insight into the progress of operations and facilitation of the varied youth workers and their sites.
Support the training of youth workers track attendance at events and maintain program site roster.
Assist in organizing plans of coordinated programs/events/conferences/meetings that support the program.
Generate appropriate weekly quarterly and annual reports and complete online responsibilities by
required deadlines when needed
Maintain appropriate communication (email phone and verbal communication) with participants faculty
and/or staff.
Collect enrollment packets surveys and other materials from church site contacts within the designated
timeframe when necessary and report any site incidents to Director and the Pastor at assigned sites
Other related duties as needed

Supervisory Responsibilities
None

Education and/or Experience
Minimum Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent and/or working towards an Associates/Bachelors degree in a related field with an
interest or passion in Black church and the spiritual formation of children and youth.

Minimum Job Qualifications
Experience in local Black Church leadership
A valid drivers license issued by a government agency from a U.S. state or territory.
Familiarity with the characteristics of a private religiousaffiliated liberal arts university
Proactive cando approach; demonstrate initiative and resourcefulness
Excellent communication (oral and written) with a proven ability to interact with a diverse range of
individuals both in person and over the phone applying tact and discretion as situations demand
An excellent team player with a positive attitude and the ability to connect and collaborate with others
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of church and youth information
Intermediate or better proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products and general ability to learn new
software
Must have the ability to stand walk or sit while working with youth workers in an event setting

Certificates Licenses or Registrations
None

Other Competencies (skills abilities behavior)

Must have a philosophy that is consistent with the Mission Vision
and Core Values of the organization. Vision commitment and experience in achieving goals and pursuing excellence
is critical. Strong oral and written presentation skills. Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team.
Excellence in organization decisionmaking problemsolving and creating a collaborative environment. Ability to
manage multiple projects simultaneously. Must be able to read write and speak fluently in English.

Physical Demands

Ability to sit or stand for up to 8 hours/day and climb stairs as required. Some lifting (up to 25
pounds occasionally) bending and carrying. The employee is regularly required to talk and hear and to use hands and
fingers to handle or feel.