Job Description:
NOTE: THIS POSITION IS ALSO AVAILABLE PART-TIME AS DETERMINED BY THE HIRING TEAM.
Purpose
The Youth Pastor is responsible for furthering the mission of the Church of the Chimes (COTC) by leading, managing, and growing the Youth Ministry. This role connects families to COTC by providing quality care of their youth through relational ministry. An effective Youth Pastor will develop leaders and implement comprehensive, gospel-centered youth programming throughout the year that ignites a genuine desire to be a disciple of Jesus among youth – sixth grade through twelfth grade.
A successful candidate will be able to grow and develop the Youth Ministry by recruiting, inspiring, and equipping a team of volunteers to teach, guide, and care for the youth of COTC. The successful candidate will also be sensitive to the Holy Spirit’s leading of the youth in Biblical teaching, discipleship, and worship for the youth in their care. Areas of focus include group and community building, discipleship, worship, mission, family support, outreach, and creating avenues that ensure opportunities for connection to the life of the body of Christ.
Responsibilities
Experience
Five years of experience as a youth pastor or a youth ministry director is strongly desired. Related experience in youth mentoring, youth counseling, and/or youth development would be beneficial. The following job-related experience is strongly desired:
-- Planning, coordinating, and leading/overseeing youth activities; including administrative tasks related to programs/events, meetings, trips, and ministry resources.
-- Mentoring, coaching, and/or advising students in grades 6-.
-- Building relationships with 1) youth from diverse, multi-cultural groups; 2) parents/guardians; 3) volunteers and staff; 4) church congregants.
-- Developing and teaching curriculum for grade 6- students.
-- Effectively resolving conflicts involving students, parents, and other parties.
-- Interacting, advising, and communicating effectively – especially using social media.
-- Following safe and appropriate interactions with students, parents, and volunteers/staff.
-- Recruiting, training, organizing, and leading volunteer efforts.
Requirements
-- A bachelor’s degree (completed or in progress) or higher in a ministry relevant field or equivalent years of experience.
-- Must sign COTC Covenant of Belonging.