Jarod Grimes
Golden,MS
Summary
Leader with a proven track record of motivating individuals and teams, resulting in substantial performance improvements. Demonstrates effective communication, strategic planning, and leadership within various teaching/coaching environments to foster an atmosphere that drives success. Committed to empowering young people to unlock their full potential and achieve goals through tailored guidance and support. Passionate about cultivating an environment where growth and development are prioritized, ensuring a lasting impact on both personal and professional levels.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Pastor
Golden Central Baptist Church
Golden, MS
08.2022 - Current
- Mentor and lead current staff and new leadership.
- Led effective pastoral care for congregation members, providing spiritual guidance and support during times of crisis or need.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
Belmont High School Football
Belmont, MS
05.2025 - Current
- Assist in all strength, speed, and agility training for the High School team.
- Coordinate junior high strength, speed, and agility training.
- Led daily training sessions for more than 40 high-performance football, baseball, and basketball athletes.
- Developed and executed defensive line drills to enhance players' skills.
- Collaborated with coaching staff to develop individualized training plans, aligning with overall team goals and objectives.
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Booneville High School Football
Booneville, MS
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Developed and implemented programs focused on improving power, speed and endurance.
- Enhanced athlete performance by designing and implementing customized strength and conditioning programs.
- Educated athletes on proper lifting technique, reducing the risk of injury during weight room sessions.
- Created a positive training environment by fostering strong relationships with athletes, coaches, and support staff.
- Led daily training sessions for more than 30 high-performance football athletes.
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Belmont High School Volleyball
Belmont, MS
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Developed and implemented programs focused on improving power, speed and endurance.
- Led daily training sessions for more than 20 high-performance volleyball athletes.
- Enhanced athlete performance by designing and implementing customized strength and conditioning programs.
- Assisted in coaching Jr. High, JV, and Varsity teams.
- Finished with a record of 29-12, Division Champs, North-Half Champs, and State Runner-up in 3A.
- Three players were selected to the MAC all-state team.
Student Pastor
Woodmont Baptist Church
Florence, AL
07.2015 - 08.2022
- Led and coordinated youth and college events.
- Mentored 11 students who went on to pursue ministry and attend seminary. Five of those students have already accepted ministry positions and are currently serving as pastors or student ministers.
- Organized and led mission trips, empowering participants to serve others through acts of kindness and service.
- Led small group Bible studies to promote deeper understanding of scriptural texts and foster spiritual growth among attendees.
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
University of North Alabama Football
Florence, AL
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Facilitated baseball workouts during the transition of Strength and Conditioning coaches.
- Led daily training sessions for more than 50 high-performance football athletes.
- Assisted with football, softball, soccer, tennis, and volleyball training.
- Mentored and coached new interns.
- Mentored by Aaron Feld, now Head Strength Coach for the University of Miami
Strength and Conditioning Intern
Samford University
Birmingham, AL
05.2014 - 08.2014
- Optimized speed development through sprint drills, agility exercises, and acceleration work designed specifically for each sport's demands.
- Led daily training sessions for more than 60 high-performance football athletes.
- Conducted training, testing, and other daily activities for football, baseball, basketball, and track and field.
- Helped lead developmental group lifts for incoming freshmen and transfers.
- Mentored by Ryan Davis, now Head Strength Coach at the University of Maryland.
Field Artillery Radar Section Chief
United States Army 101st Airborne
Fort Campbell North, KY
07.2006 - 06.2013
- Mentored, coached, and trained new soldiers for combat operations
- Supervised organizational maintenance for radar system, vehicles, and communications equipment valued at over $8,000,000
- Served fifteen months in Operation Iraqi Freedom
- Served twelve months in Operation Enduring Freedom
- Served twelve months in the Republic of Korea
Education
Master of Divinity - Biblical Studies
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
New Orleans, LA12-2022
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of North Alabama
Florence, AL07-2015
Skills
- Leadership
- Teaching
- Effective communication
- Motivating students
- Team building
- Relationship building
- Time Management
- Organization
- Critical thinking
- Athlete development
Timeline
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
Belmont High School Football
05.2025 - Current
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Booneville High School Football
01.2025 - 04.2025
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Belmont High School Volleyball
07.2024 - 01.2025
Senior Pastor
Golden Central Baptist Church
08.2022 - Current
Student Pastor
Woodmont Baptist Church
07.2015 - 08.2022
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
University of North Alabama Football
09.2014 - 06.2015
Strength and Conditioning Intern
Samford University
05.2014 - 08.2014
Field Artillery Radar Section Chief
United States Army 101st Airborne
07.2006 - 06.2013
Master of Divinity - Biblical Studies
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of North Alabama
PERSONAL INFORMATION
- Personal: I graduated from Booneville High School in 2002. I played on the state championship football teams in 1999 and 2000 and received a football scholarship to Mississippi Delta Community College. After one year, I transferred to Northeast Community College. While at Northeast, I received a scholarship offer to play at West Texas A&M (DII), but I ultimately completed my playing career at Northeast. Following college, I pursued a career in the military, gaining valuable life experience and further developing my passion for strength and conditioning. After my time in the military, I felt called to ministry, where I have served for the past ten years. I am a graduate of the University of North Alabama and the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. In my ministry, I preach, teach, build relationships, provide leadership, and offer spiritual guidance for various life events. Preaching and coaching are two things that God created me to do, and I am deeply passionate about both.
- Family: My wife, Sheena, and I have been married for 15 years. We have two children: Xander, our 11-year-old son, and Ryder Bell, our 9-year-old daughter. Our family is an integral part of my ministry. We find joy in supporting one another, and they play a significant role in my work. We love spending time together, often watching Xander and Ryder as they play the sports they enjoy.