REBALANCE COACH PLUS

Position Results Description

Through Rebalance Coaching, Outdoor Adventure Programming, and RMA work, to enable teens in Central MN to become lifelong followers of Jesus who lead by their Godliness in lifestyle, devotion to prayer and the Word of God, passion for sharing the love of Christ and commitment to social involvement.

Key Result Area #1 – Engage Prayer

• Operating from a deliberate prayer strategy (Goals for #’s of pray-ers, communication plan to update pray-ers, etc.). Example: texting 10+ prayer warriors before any ministry activity; emailing weekly/monthly prayer updates.

Key Result Area #2 – Pursuit of Lost Teens

• Developing a plan for the consistent pursuit of lost teens from Rebalance and/or other spheres using YFC’s Relational Ministry Actions (i.e. Programs, Contacting, Building Times, Appointments, Small Groups, etc.).
• Coaching a Rebalance team according to the standards and methods prescribed by N. Colorado YFC and your Rebalance MSC. This includes regular planning and assessment meetings with the Rebalance team (6 hrs./wk. when Rebalance is in session).
• Strategically identifying and pursuing kids, most often through Rebalance, and seeking to relationally connect with them and help them connect with additional YFC leaders using the Program RMA (BOB, Braid, PV/A, Wheels, etc.) or a local church youth group.
• Implementing a weekly regimen of additional RMA’s with Rebalance kids and/or other YFC-affiliated youth (1-4 hours depending on the week).
• Making a general assessment of teens’ deeper needs in 5 basic areas of life literacy–Economic, Basic Health and Safety, Civic Lit., Education, Spiritual/Moral Literacy.
• Championing the ongoing development of systems, equipment, infrastructure, standards, and training for Outdoor Adventure events and activities through which YFC leaders can effectively engage with lost (and saved) teenagers.

Key Result Area #3 – Coaching Biblical Application

• Demonstrating the importance of Biblical truth by accurately handling and presenting that truth and continually coaching kids to apply that same truth in all aspects of their daily living.
• Presenting the Gospel (the story of God’s desire to be in a relationship with each person through the saving work of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection) to teens wherever possible–from appointments to camp, and in planned environments or in spontaneous conversational opportunities.

Key Result Area #4 – Community Partnerships

• Sought out relationships and partnerships with local churches, agencies, and other partners so that YFC can synergistically provide sustainable youth and family ministry within our community.
• Creatively strategized with other community leaders to meet the needs of our kids and families and bring a greater result together than we could each achieve alone.
• Sought partnership with organizations and businesses who can help us achieve our mission (i.e. bike shops, climbing staff at the YMCA, etc.).

Key Result Area #5 – Leadership Strategy

• Recruited, vetted, trained, and managed an adequate # of leaders when managing events (ESPECIALLY outdoor adventures).
• Ensured that leaders are safe, capable, and vetted (esp. drivers).
• Provided training in specific outdoor activities skills.
• Sought to be a team player within the leadership structures of CM YFC.
• Supported our collective work to help people enter into the roles God has called them to.
• Every volunteer leader is given a clear(ish!) delegation when asked to help.

Key Result Area # 6 – Personal Spiritual Formation

• Pursuing a consistent, daily walk with God both as an individual and member of His Body through the practice of spiritual disciplines (corporate worship, solitude, prayer, Scripture intake, rest, listening, physical balance, etc.).
• Having a clear sense of and responsibility to your calling from God.
• Pursuing and scheduling solitude with God to further understand His direction for your own life and calling.
• Setting a pattern and schedule that provides consistent rhythms for healthy living and ministry.
• Regularly worshipping God with other believers.

Key Result Area # 7– Position Management

• Managing your position well realizing that your responsibility and effectiveness, as a team member, affects the quality and effectiveness of the entire ministry of YFC (timeliness and follow-through on additional responsibilities given by your supervisor are key).

Spiritual Responsibilities

• Seeking God’s guidance and wisdom, through prayer and meditation, for the organization as a whole as well as for specific ministry initiatives.
• Participating and leading regular times of prayer, devotion and worship as a regular aspect of your role within YFC.
• Teaching and preaching from the Holy Bible at YFC staff meetings, conferences, camps and events.
• Modeling empathy, humility and care for all people. This includes promoting equity and inclusion in word and in the practice of faith expression.

Youth For Christ (YFC) Cultural Attributes

• Ability to humbly serve and honor others even in difficult situations with prayer, consistency, transparency, and resilience. (Enduring Humility)
• Demonstrates proper reliance on God, others, and self through generous giving of time and skills, by collaboratively incorporating others’ ideas, welcoming candid input, recognizing others’ need for grace and extending forgiveness and empathy. (Relentless Trust)
• Prioritizes others’ needs for a missional outcome, characterized by joy, with active listening and problem-solving skills, while encouraging and empowering fellow believers. (Joyful Camaraderie)
• Trusts God with new approaches and changes, and communicates needs and limits with emotional intelligence*, while seeking confidence and wisdom in Christ. (Courageous Faithfulness)
• Seeks and fosters authentic Christ-Centered relationships with people of various backgrounds and an inviting environment and empowers historically marginalized groups and indigenous populations (within the local context), through active listening, inclusion, advocacy of those who are vulnerable and respect of others’ experiences. (Kingdom Inspired Diversity)

Knowledge & Skills

• Credentials Required & Preferred Education
• Fundraising Responsibilities