Chavis Morton
Richmond, VA
Summary
Service-oriented youth pastor and football coach with a heart to serve and empower young people. Driven to promote growth within youth programs, churches, and athletic environments by providing exceptional leadership, mentorship, and decision-making. A forward-thinking leader with strong communication, team-building, and planning abilities, dedicated to developing both character and skill in the next generation. Ready to apply over 6 years of leadership and coaching experience to a challenging new role with long-term potential and meaningful community impact.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Pastor
LUX Church
02.2019 - Current
- Led integration of youth into worship and other ministry areas at church and church events.
- Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
- Recruited, developed and encouraged volunteers and parents to provide fellowship and faith building activities for youth.
- Hired, mentored and supervised instructors and volunteer staff to carry out program goals.
- Scheduled and managed teams of youth volunteers.
- Taught and counseled youth ages 11 to 17.
- Oversaw youth ministry budget and tracked all expenses.
- Planned weekly groups as well as special events and overnight retreats.
- Shared valuable life experiences with youths aged 11 to 17 to promote positive self-esteem and improve social skills.
- Sourced, modified and prepared class curricula and targeted lesson plans based on subject matter requirements.
- Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.
- Trained and supervised religious education instructional staff.
- Kept program children safe and secure at all times with proactive monitoring strategies.
- Implemented bible study and faith and life issues and social responsibility topical studies to foster effective ministry for youth education.
Assistant Football Coach /Leadership Development Coordinator
JR Tucker High School
04.2025 - Current
- Worked with offensive and defensive coaches to develop cohesive football program.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Established strong team culture and values to promote teamwork, discipline and sportsmanship.
- Implemented successful training and conditioning programs to elevate players' physical abilities and stamina.
- Counseled players dealing with academic and personal problems to help find resolutions and restore team balance.
- Instilled discipline and principles of good sportsmanship in players.
- Assisted leadership teams with building shared beliefs and attitudes across organizational structures.
- Taught classes on topics such as leadership, faith and life skills.
Interim Educator
John Rolfe Middle School
05.2025 - Current
- Followed classroom plans to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
- Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
Site Director
Ymca Of Greater Richmond
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll, and ordered new materials for sites.
- Developed work schedules for team members to maximize shift coverage.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Implemented best practices and safe operating procedures.
- Executed marketing plan and promoted positive image to achieve enrollment goals.
- Recruited, selected, and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
Assistant Director
Ymca Of Greater Richmond
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Kept children between ages of 10 and 14 safe and secure with vigilant oversight.
- Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
Youth Leader in LionHearts Program ( Volunteer )
Calhoun Center
12.2022 - Current
- Encouraged inner city youth to explore talents and interests, and assisted in developing individualized plans to foster personal growth.
- Provided guidance and support to youth in developing positive self-image and thriving personal relationships.
- Mentored and coached youth in developing communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Assisted youth in recognizing strengths and weaknesses, and guided development of personal and professional goals.
- Coordinated and led weekly youth meetings, facilitating conversations and activities to promote team building and leadership development.
Commercial Janitorial Cleaner
Cleaning Solution
06.2018 - 07.2024
- Improved building cleanliness with continuous sanitizing of high-touch areas.
- Adhered to company policies for appearance, thoroughness, and facility security.
- Maintained optimal supply levels to meet daily and special cleaning needs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and professional entrances.
- Disinfected restrooms, kitchens and other common areas to remove bacteria and maintain hygiene standards.
- Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping, and scrubbing floors.
- Performed daily facility checklists for cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
SUM Bible College & Theological Seminary
El Dorado Hills, CA03-2026
Skills
- Community Outreach Programs
- Youth Support
- Outreach Initiatives
- Bible Studies
- Multitasking Skills
- Program Implementation
- Student Mentoring
- Leading Groups
- Language Skills Development
- Church Programming
- Activity Planning
- Program leadership
Timeline
Interim Educator
John Rolfe Middle School
05.2025 - Current
Assistant Football Coach /Leadership Development Coordinator
JR Tucker High School
04.2025 - Current
Site Director
Ymca Of Greater Richmond
08.2024 - 06.2025
Assistant Director
Ymca Of Greater Richmond
10.2023 - 06.2024
Youth Leader in LionHearts Program ( Volunteer )
Calhoun Center
12.2022 - Current
Youth Pastor
LUX Church
02.2019 - Current
Commercial Janitorial Cleaner
Cleaning Solution
06.2018 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
SUM Bible College & Theological Seminary