Position Status: Contract 30 hours
Reports to: Family Pastor
Works closely with: Family Ministry, Kids Ministry, Communications, Community Ministry Team and Bayview Kids leadership
Job Summary and Purpose:
Bayview Glen Church is looking for a gifted individual who will provide leadership, administrative support, and direction for Bayview Youth (grades 6-12). This individual will be a part of the Bayview Family Ministry team and oversee residents, seasonal/additional staff and Bayview Youth Serve Teams (volunteers).
Position Summary:
The Bayview Youth Director provides leadership and management for Bayview Youth Sundays and connections, and youth ministries: Alpha, life groups, event nights, retreats and camps. As well as additional Family Ministry worship services throughout the year as needed (e.g. Good Friday, Christmas Eve, etc.). The Bayview Youth Director is expected to create and maintain a culture of excellence in Bayview Youth. The Bayview Youth Director is expected to recruit, train, and mobilize Bayview Youth Serve Team members (volunteers). The Bayview Youth Director provides leadership, training, and support, to all Bayview Youth staff and Serve Team members. The Bayview Youth Director works closely with the Family Pastor and is responsible to implement and develop programs for the spiritual formation of youth as well as equip parents to fulfill their calling as the primary spiritual leaders of their children.
This is a part-time 30hour/wk contract position. Compensation is based on experience Working hours will require working Sundays and some evenings,
Typical work week:
Sundays for worship services and office hours Monday through Thursday. When Friday ministry nights take place, Monday will be offered as a day off to help ensure rest and balance, while still meeting Friday ministry needs.
Candidate Profile
Capabilities and Characteristics:
- Spiritually and emotionally mature Christian with a solid knowledge of Scripture and a desire to see students changed by the Gospel.
- A gifted servant with a demonstrated ability to manage ministry in a growing church.
- Mission-oriented, fully embracing the overall church vision, mission, and values.
- High capacity leader with the ability to develop SERVE teams by equipping, and empowering emerging leaders.
- A capable administrator and manager who is comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced ministry environment with the ability to prepare well and make quick decisions.
- A person who can develop and independently execute plans with excellence yet can also function collaboratively and adapt as needed.
- Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to oversee the development and implementation of authentic, creative, and engaging programs for youth.
- Empathetic and inspiring leader with a high standard of excellence who is able to recruit, encourage, train, and appreciate Bayview Youth Serve Team members.
Qualifications and Educational Requirements
- Preferred Bachelor's degree in related area of study.
- Preferred minimum of 3 years experience planning, scheduling, and leading a children or student ministry environments
- Preferred minimum of 2 years supervisory experience, preferably in a ministry setting.
- Proficient with computers
- Experience with Planning Centre Online or similar church management system/software.
- Highly developed interpersonal communication (both written and verbal) to provide exceptional care for students, parents, and Serve Team members.
- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in budget planning, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources.
- Demonstrated success in the recruitment and leadership of volunteer teams.
- Ability to lovingly resolve conflict and do initial counseling with youth and their families when appropriate.
- Ability to perform quality, detailed work with an eye for excellence.
- Ability to troubleshoot when complications arise and offer creative and strategic solutions.
Provides Oversight To:
Bayview Youth Serve Teams, residents, seasonal staff and other staff as assigned
Primary Responsibilities:
To Ministry:
- Recruit, coach, coordinate training, and oversee the Bayview Youth Serve Team.
- Align leaders to work together around a common strategy, values, and language.
- Champion vision and values of youth ministry throughout church.
- Facilitate effective meetings to collaborate with key leaders.
- Manage budget and procure resources needed to make youth ministry successful.
- Design a messaging strategy that communicates strategic truths to teenagers.
- Coordinate the curation of Bayview Youth core curriculums as needed.
- Produce strategic experiences to be relevant and engaging for youth that focus on discipleship.
- Develop and improve a diverse team to communicate and lead experiences.
- Ensure that all Bayview Youth Ministries are Christ-centered, inspiring, safe, and excellent.
- Recruit and develop volunteers to lead students in weekly life groups, sunday studies and alpha
- Implement a system to recruit and train life group leaders; collaborate with life group ministry.
- Work alongside the Kids Director to create a comprehensive discipleship program that encompasses all students from birth through high school.
- Leverage digital strategies to enhance learning and relationships.
- Engage parents and guardians to partner with the ministry.
- Design strategic opportunities to help parents stay connected
- Provide resources and experiences that help parents win with their own kids.
- Leverage digital strategies to keep parents inspired and informed.
- Influence students to participate in consistent ministry opportunities.
- Recruit and develop students as volunteers in various ministries.
- Provide oversight and leadership for additional events or programs related to Bayview Youth such as camps, family nights and special events.
- Work within Family Ministries to develop a comprehensive ministry for all ages/all stages
- Attend weekly staff meetings, prayer meetings, and Family Ministry meetings as required.
- Handle confidential and non-routine information and explain policies when necessary.
- Maintain personal spiritual development and growth.
To Serve Team Members:
- Create and maintain a culture of care and appreciation for Serve Team members.
- Help to foster an environment of ownership and excellence among Serve Team members.
- Provide training, leadership, and support to Serve Team members.
- Ensure Bayview Youth Serve Team and leadership development is healthy and growing.
- Work with the Bayview Family Ministry team to develop and implement a creative, compelling, and empowering training program.
- Help Bayview Youth Serve Team members to recognize and develop their spiritual gifts as they serve in ministry.
- Maintain “Plan to Protect” policy and other safety protocols.
- Other duties as assigned such as: Jesus First youth course, parenting events and Family Ministry initiatives