Kenneth Stokes
Olathe,KS
Summary
I'm a compassionate youth pastor with experience in guiding youth toward spiritual growth and moral development. Strengths include the ability to counsel, mentor, and build strong relationships with young individuals from diverse backgrounds. I have made a significant impact in previous roles by fostering a positive environment for youth to explore and grow in their faith. I try my best to replicate that same teaching to my students, both on and off the field, in the classroom, and at home.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Pastor
Nexus Church
Lenexa, KS
09.2019 - Current
- Facilitated small groups focused on discipleship development.
- Coordinated summer camps and other recreational activities.
- Worked with church leadership, parents, and volunteers to establish clear goals and guidelines for church youth.
- Counseled teens on life issues such as relationships, peer pressure, and self-esteem.
- Conducted outreach activities in local schools and communities.
- Administered communion, baptisms and other religious rites.
- Maintained regular communication with parents of youth members.
- Oversaw building management, supplies orders and facility repairs.
- Created an annual budget plan for the youth ministry department.
- Demonstrated effective leadership to church, including managing daily operations, developing and administering annual budget and promoting compassionate pastoral care to members and public.
Assistant Varsity Football Coach
Augusta High School
Augusta, KS
07.2019 - 09.2025
- Planned strategies and selected optimal team lineups to execute game plans.
- Developed exercise regimens targeting individual athlete needs.
- Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.
- Monitored academic performance of student-athletes in addition to athletic progress.
- Encouraged team members to become stronger, more agile athletes and more successful competitors through focus, effective training and proper nutrition.
- Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
- Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
- Guided athletes with encouragement, motivation and nutritional advice to support athletic performance and overall well-being.
- Encouraged players to strive for excellence both on the field and off.
Assistant Coach
Olathe East High School
Olathe, KS
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Oversaw the distribution and maintenance of team equipment and uniforms.
- Assessed player abilities and assigned positions according to individual strengths.
- Communicated with coaches and athletes to discuss tournaments, competitions and other events.
- Assisted in the development of weekly game plans for opponents.
- Guided athletes with encouragement, motivation and nutritional advice to support athletic performance and overall well-being.
- Motivated athletes to reach peak performance levels.
- Planned strategies and selected optimal team lineups to execute game plans.
- Developed strategies for individual players to improve their performance.
Assistant Varsity Football Coach
Shawnee Mission South High School
Overland Park, KS
06.2016 - 09.2016
- Educated athletes in rules, strategies, sportsmanship and performance principles.
- Provided guidance to student athletes on how to improve their skills in order to reach their full potential as an athlete.
- Observed practices to provide feedback on player performance and technique improvement areas.
- Conducted exercising drills to improve flexibility, stamina and strength of each player.
- Collaborated with athletic directors, parents, and other coaches to support athlete development.
- Mentored and encouraged youth to develop strong work ethic by being positive role model and regularly practicing skills.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Coffeyville Community College
Coffeyville, KS05-2012
High School Diploma -
Olathe East High School
Olathe, KS05-2010
Skills
- Discipleship development
- Event coordination
- Youth counseling
- Budget management
- Communication skills
- Conflict resolution
- Player development
- Athlete assessment
- Team motivation
- Game strategy
- Effective communication
- Community outreach
- Player evaluation
- Motivational techniques
- Situational awareness
- Game strategy development
- Technique instruction
Affiliations
- Former Professional Arena football player for 6 years, for mutiple organizations around the country
- Avid hunter and outdoorsman
- Im married to my Beautiful wife Kylie, and have to wonderful children Eva (9) and Kylo (2)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Coach
Olathe East High School
06.2020 - 09.2020
Youth Pastor
Nexus Church
09.2019 - Current
Assistant Varsity Football Coach
Augusta High School
07.2019 - 09.2025
Assistant Varsity Football Coach
Shawnee Mission South High School
06.2016 - 09.2016
Associate of Arts -
Coffeyville Community College
High School Diploma -
Olathe East High School