Steve Adame
Prescott Valley,AZ
Summary
For the past 26 years, I have worked as a Director, Athletic Coach, Life Coach, Career Coach, Pastor, and Coordinator organizing, planning, and structuring strategies, schedules, and teams for the growth and development of youth, families, adults, and businesses. I am an ambitious individual with a passion to cultivate and enrich the community that I am proud to be a part of.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer Coordinator
Town of Prescott Valley
Prescott Valley, AZ
01.2022 - Current
- Review volunteer applications, conduct interviews, and match individuals with opportunities that align with their skills, interests, and availability
- Assist departments in identifying volunteer support needs and developing meaningful volunteer opportunities that enhance departmental operations and community involvement
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with volunteers, department staff, and community partners to support successful volunteer engagement
- Facilitate volunteer onboarding processes by providing orientation, training resources, policy guidance, and required documentation
- Monitor volunteer participation, service hours, and program effectiveness through volunteer management software and reporting tools
- Coordinate volunteer recognition efforts, assist with preparation of appreciation events, and communication initiatives to encourage volunteer retention and engagement
- Partner with department supervisors and staff to identify volunteer program needs, define volunteer position requirements, and develop recruitment and placement strategies
- Maintain accurate and confidential volunteer records, ensuring compliance with organizational procedures and risk management standards
- Promote volunteer opportunities through community outreach, presentations, events, and partnerships to expand volunteer involvement within the organization
- Provide ongoing administrative support for volunteer operations, including scheduling, correspondence, reporting, and program documentation
Board Director/Coach/Excel Director
Yavapai Soccer Club
Prescott Valley, AZ
09.2018 - 11.2025
- Led strategic planning initiatives to enhance organizational effectiveness and member engagement
- Facilitated board meetings, ensuring alignment on goals and objectives across committees
- Developed policies to improve operational efficiency and compliance with governing regulations
- Oversaw financial performance, guiding budget allocation and resource management strategies
- Organize, lead, and recruit teams and volunteers for tournaments
- Create a schedule for practices and games between 7 teams
- Recruit and train Excel coaches, team managers, and players
- De-escalating challenging situations with parents and/or coaches
- Ordering uniforms and equipment for teams and coaches
- Plan, organize, and conduct practice sessions and coach meetings
- Developed comprehensive risk management policies aligned with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement risk control measures and monitor compliance.
Career Coach
Goodwill Of Central And Northern Arizona
Prescott, AZ
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Conducted individual assessments to identify career interests and goals
- Developed tailored action plans to enhance client employability skills
- Facilitated workshops on resume writing and interview preparation techniques
- Collaborated with local employers to connect clients with job opportunities
- Act as liaison between internal clients and community agencies
- Work with a minimum of 40 case files of volunteer participants, keeping accurate records necessary to meet program requirements
- Develop and implement individual career plans with participants
- Work with leadership to ensure grant and department budgets are met
- Coach and assist participants in training within GCNA resources
- Prepare and present training materials and resources to groups in classroom settings
- Use of various data tracking software
Program Director & Branch Director
Boys and Girls Club of Central Arizona
Prescott Valley, AZ
05.2020 - 01.2021
- Led program development initiatives to enhance youth engagement and community involvement.
- Fostered partnerships with local organizations to expand resource availability for members.
- Developed training programs for staff, enhancing service delivery and team performance.
- Implemented strategic planning processes to align club objectives with community needs.
- Create and manage schedules, hiring, training, and conduct
- Work with parents/guardians through Behavior Success Plans
- Recruit, interview, and train volunteer team
High School Soccer Coach
Bradshaw Mountain High School
Prescott Valley, AZ
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance player skills and teamwork
- Analyzed game performance to identify areas for improvement and strategic adjustments
- Fostered a positive team environment through effective communication and motivation techniques
- Create preseason, season, and post-season training program
- Point person for practices, games, and school communication for team
- Provide training, direction, encouragement, motivation, and nutritional advice to prepare athletes for games
- Develop and adjust game strategy and coaching techniques before and during games based on strengths and weaknesses of athletes
- Chaperone for travel games on school bus
Founder President
One80 Project
Prescott, AZ
10.2016 - 03.2020
- Lead school assemblies for over 700 students
- Developed partnerships with local businesses and organizations to enhance program offerings
- Oversaw budgeting and financial planning, ensuring responsible allocation of resources.
- Established strategic direction for organizational growth and community impact initiatives
- Managed team of volunteers and staff, fostering collaboration and professional development
- Recruit, train, and care for 30 facilitators
- Designed character curriculum for classroom sessions
Vice President of Youth & Break-outs
Armed To Know
Prescott, AZ
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Organize, write, brainstorm, and promote events and curriculum on topics endangering youth culture and families
- Recruit and lead volunteer team alongside board of directors at events
- Attendance growth from 200 to 550 parents and student
- Spearheaded strategic initiatives to enhance organizational effectiveness and operational efficiency
- Fostered cross-departmental collaboration to drive innovation and support company-wide objectives
Pastor
Heights Church
Prescott, AZ
10.2013 - 10.2019
- Train and supervise Assistant, 5th/6th Coordinator, 6 volunteer interns, and 48 volunteer leaders for 185 students/families
- Create and lead recruitment, scheduling, promotion, and training process for leaders and teams, as well as winter/summer camps and mission trips
- Create, build, and cultivate 5th and 6th grade and Junior High programs, teams, curriculum, social media platforms, and marketing strategies
- Teach, plan events, and counsel 185 youth, 48 volunteer leaders and families
- Responsible for financial administration of two programs
- Network with city officials, schools, civic groups, and churches
- Coordinated outreach initiatives, strengthening church involvement in local missions
- Mentored staff and volunteers, enhancing team effectiveness and collaboration
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler10-2025
Skills
- Organization
- Vision cast/Project Manage
- Strategize
- Team building
- Strengthfinders top five:
1) Belief
2) Maximizer
3) Relator
4) Strategic
5) Command
Certification
- Certified Life Coach through IBCC
- Telecommunications Certification through Rio Salado Community College
- Youth Ministry Certification through Point Loma University
- Pastoral License
- Grassroots Coach Certification
- First Aid, AED, and CPR Certified
Timeline
Volunteer Coordinator
Town of Prescott Valley
01.2022 - Current
Career Coach
Goodwill Of Central And Northern Arizona
02.2021 - 12.2021
Program Director & Branch Director
Boys and Girls Club of Central Arizona
05.2020 - 01.2021
High School Soccer Coach
Bradshaw Mountain High School
01.2020 - 04.2020
Board Director/Coach/Excel Director
Yavapai Soccer Club
09.2018 - 11.2025
Vice President of Youth & Break-outs
Armed To Know
01.2018 - 01.2019
Founder President
One80 Project
10.2016 - 03.2020
Pastor
Heights Church
10.2013 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Arizona Global Campus