Push the Rock
Push the Rock (PTR) is a global sports ministry that creates life-changing experiences through sports by introducing people to Jesus and helping them live and play for Him. Founded in 1997, PTR has been using the power of sports to impact the world for Jesus, one life at a time, for over 25 years. Headquartered in Lehigh Valley, PA, PTR has an established presence in PA and NJ, a nationwide disc golf ministry, and missionaries in five international locations. The Lehigh Valley district manager serves a key role in the organization, providing leadership to PTR’s largest and longest-established district.
Job Summary
The District Manager will lead all of Push the Rock’s ministry programming and operations in the Lehigh Valley, PA area. Key responsibilities include recruiting, managing, developing, and discipling staff; overseeing, leading, and participating in programs; identifying, establishing, and strengthening partnerships with churches, schools, and other organizations; leading strategic and annual planning for the district; and contributing to strategic planning for North America. This leadership role reports into the Vice President, North American Operations.
This key organizational role can be filled by either a full-time or part-time leader. The position requires at least 25 to 30 hours per week, with a high level of in-person engagement. Because of the hands-on ministry in the role, living in the Lehigh Valley area is required. The individual will be responsible for raising a significant portion of their required financial support as determined by the standard salary and benefit package provided by Push the Rock.
Key Responsibilities
- Recruit, develop, manage, and disciple staff, including full-time, part-time, summer, and volunteer staff
- Oversee, lead, and participate in District programs that support PTR’s mission, including:
- After School programs
- Home School programs
- Summer Camps (direct or coach at summer camps as needed)
- Club sports oversight
- Effectively build relationships with church partners, local schools, and other organizations
- Partner with local churches to run cooperative ministry programs (i.e. after school programs, summer camps, home school programs, etc.)
- Develop the district’s annual ministry plan and operating budget; manage actual spending within budget constraints
- Accountable for developing a long-term ministry plan for District. Contribute to long-term strategic plan for North America
- Collaborate with other North America, Eagles Wings, and other PTR staff
- Contribute to social media promotion and marketing material development
- Responsible for raising a significant portion of required financial support as determined by the standard salary and benefit package provided by Push the Rock
- Individual will be required to participate in partnership development training and will be assigned a professional support raising coach and Push the Rock accountability partner
Personal Qualifications
- A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and with consistent evidence of fruit in her/her personal life
- Involved in an evangelical church and is supportive of Christian ministry
- A Christian who is committed to Push the Rock’s Vision, Mission, and Core Values
- A Christian who agrees with Push the Rock’s Statement of Faith
- Motivated to serve God in a sports-related ministry
- Resourceful and imaginative, bringing creativity, enthusiasm, and high energy to the role
- Consistently uses good judgment, demonstrating problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Collaborative team player
- Background in athletics/coaching is preferred. A college degree in Sports Management, Youth Ministry, Child Education, or a similar major is also desirable
Professional Skills
- Effective communication and leadership skills with demonstrated ability to lead and direct Push the Rock programs or similar programs
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with participants, parents, partner organizations, and staff
- Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills
- Ability to effectively balance a strategic, big-picture orientation with attention to detail/ability to execute
- Demonstrated team leadership skills, with the ability to manage, develop, and disciple team members
- Sports-minded: Experience playing and/or coaching one or more of the sports associated with Push the Rock ministries
Personal Accountability
- Establish, maintain, and keep in regular contact with supervisor. Regular contact would include in-person 1:1’s, phone calls/Zoom updates, email, and annual evaluations. Individual supervisor serves as a prayer partner who is available to counsel, advise, and provide guidance on issues related to Push the Rock ministries.
- In a partnership with supervisor, create an annual individual development plan to grow professionally and personally.
- Establish meaningful and caring relationships with individual team members and help create a dynamic team environment, through regular, authentic and meaningful connections and prayer
- Hold self and staff accountable for personal support raising and partner development
Office Location/Role
- Programs and leading programs are critical to this role
- Must live in the Lehigh Valley
- This person would need to be in the office 1-2 days per week and be available for programs. Some flexibility exists in the work location each week
- Weekly ministry meeting at 9am on Wednesday to pray and meet collectively as a team
Reporting Relationship
Reports to Vice President, North American Operations
Work Schedule
Reports to Vice President, North American Operations
Salary and Benefits
- $50,000 - $70,000
- Two options: BC/BS or Samaritans
- Co-funding: The organization will contribute seed money to help this person accelerate the support-raising level and start at Push the Rock sooner.
- 35% of net income for that division will go directly to staff each year. This person would be able to take advantage of this with support allocation of the success of the division.
- PTR uses CRU support raising program in Florida and the organization will pay for this
Miscellaneous
- This role has a high leadership opportunity and this person will be given great opportunity to impact a key area of the Push the Rock ministry
- Largest and most established district of Push the Rock and a tremendous opportunity to lead and grow ministry skills
- Strong credibility in the Lehigh Valley and need the leader to take us to the next level
- Looking for a leader that can oversee the quality ministry that is happening and grow the untapped opportunity
Please send your resumes to kmiller@centerconsulting.org
