POSITION Summary:
The Youth Director is responsible for planning and implementing a comprehensive program of care, evangelism, spiritual growth and service opportunities for both the Senior High and Middle School Youth students. Responsible for recruiting, training, equipping and development of leaders and volunteers working in the ministry.
PAY SCALE:
$45 K – $60 K
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate overall ministry with the COVE and SHYG Champion
- Recruit, develop and lead key volunteer leaders, paid staff and interns who will comprise a Leadership Team and be responsible for overseeing key parts of the ministry
- Oversee the recruitment, equipping, envisioning, and care of all Middle School and Senior High Student volunteers so that they see how their role impacts the students and supports the church mission
- Ensure that there are 1-2 regular small group leaders for every 10 Youth students in a small group who foster a connection with the parents and receive training
- Provide pastoral care to the students and challenge them to grow their knowledge of God’s Word and love for Jesus Christ and others
- Encourage and equip parents in their role as the spiritual leaders over their students
- Help students discover their place of service in the church and community
- Work strategically to reach out to unchurched youth at surrounding middle schools and high schools
- Work as a team with Children’s ministry and family ministry to ensure a quality curricular scope and sequence with smooth transitions between ministries
- Give oversight and direction to student events and retreats i.e. mission trips, summer camps, etc.
- Write and/or facilitate helpful articles, devotionals, resources, and discussions to encourage and equip students and parents
- Facilitate a team approach with maintenance service staff relating to in-house ministry events
- Responsible for managing the youth Ministry budget and resources
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Attends all required training and meetings (staff, one-on-one, team, etc.)
- Maintains a positive and professional demeanor towards co-workers, vendors, and guests
- Adheres to all policies and procedures of Christ Church
- Fulfill other responsibilities as needed (i.e. weddings, funerals, etc.) as agreed upon by the campus pastor
- Performs other duties as assigned
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Build and develop quality teams for the location utilizing volunteers
- Develop and Manage departmental budget
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have an undergraduate degree and/or formal biblical training
- An ability to lead, cast vision, and shepherd adult volunteers
- A passion for and experience in leading, teaching, and growing a small group based youth ministry of 50 or more students
- A heart for evangelizing unsaved kids and their families
- Experience in mobilizing kids and families toward serving the needy
- Commitment to resolving relational conflict according to Mt. 5:23-24; Mt. 18: 15-17
- A commitment to teamwork and a teachable spirit
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
- Models Christian character at work, home, and social life
- Strive to uphold the Statement of Staff Values
- Possess a developed Christian maturity
- Agreement of Christ Church’s Statement of Faith
- Understanding of Constitution and ByLaws of Christ Church
- Willingness to serve in and/or outside the church
This position requires time spent on the following physical activities:
None Under 1/3 to Over
1/3 2/3 2/3
Stand |______|__x___|______|______|
Walk |______|__x___|______|______|
Sit |______|______|__x___|______|
Use hands to finger, handle, or feel |______|______|__x___|______|
Reach with hands and arms |______|__x___|______|______|
Climb or balance |__x___|______|______|______|
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl |______|__x___|______|______|
Talk or hear |______|______|______|__x___|
Taste or smell |__x___|______|______|______|
This position requires time spent lifting weight or exerting force in the following manner:
None Under 1/3 to Over
1/3 2/3 2/3
Up to 10 pounds |______|______|___x__|______|
Up to 25 pounds |______|__x___|______|______|
Up to 50 pounds |___x__|______|______|______|
Up to 100 pounds |___x__|______|______|______|
More than 100 pounds |___x__|______|______|______|
