YOUTH DIRECTOR JOB DESCRIPTION

Reports to: Pastor, Staff Pastor Parish Relations Committee

Requirements:

1. Commitment to Christ and the Church -- United Methodist background is preferable.
Experience and articulate a sense of call to youth ministry.

2. Have a good background in general Christian theology and principles. Know the basics of, and have enthusiasm for, the Bible and its relevance to daily living. A preference will be given to an applicant who has a degree pertinent to youth ministry.

3. Love working with youth and have appreciation for each youth as an individual.

4. Show flexibility and tolerance for those of other religious backgrounds, including non-Christian faiths, and those who have no religious background at all.

5. A minimum 4 years experience in youth ministry. Workweek is an average of 20 hours per
week.

6. Good organizational skills in working with volunteers, staff and participants. Demonstrate
good leadership, management and problem-solving skills.

7. Ability to recruit, train and motivate volunteers.

8. Ability to work and communicate with people of all dispositions and temperament.

9. Ability to work with middle and high school age youth.

10. Ability to teach United Methodist curricula.

11. Knowledge of ethical, health and safety standards involving youth. Must attend pertinent Conference training events for church personnel, e.g. sexual misconduct workshops.

12. Ability to make learning and activities fun for the youth. Have an enthusiasm for youth and
youth ministry.


Programs and Ministries

1. Coordinate all youth programs of the church for middle and senior high age levels. Personally interact with both volunteers and youth.

2. Promote program events and opportunities in the weekly bulletin, Messenger Newsletter, local media and other advertising venues as appropriate. Provide full information at least a month in advance, if possible.

3. Attend monthly Youth Ministries Team and Administrative Council meetings. Develop a communications link with all other teams and committees.

4. Meet with Youth Ministries Team to identify measurable goals for each year. Activity, attendance and participation goals will be included.

5. Prepare Youth Ministries Budget and coordinate youth fund-raising activities.

6. Perform other youth, education and program-related tasks as requested by the Pastor and committees.

7. Work with the Pastor in planning and conducting worship services when the youth are involved.

8. Supervised by, and report to the Pastor. Meet at the Pastor’s discretion for staff meetings.

9. Facilitate both Senior High and Middle School UMYF group meetings. Recruit and train volunteer support leaders. Provide them with curriculum ideas and resources. Develop strong support from parents and other adults in congregation.

10. Plan and publicize youth fellowship, outreach, music and mission programs. Promote
National, Conference and District UMYF programs and events.

11.Develop appropriate relationships with each youth.

12.Integrate a quarterly theme into opportunities for mission, special events, and performing arts for the youth fellowship.

13. Become familiar with, and implement the Youth Ministries Vision Statement.
14. Maintain and update health histories of all youths, including first time guests going to events off of church property. Get parental releases for all off-church activities.

Volunteers

1. Assist Youth Ministry Team in recruiting, training and formally recognizing volunteers who work in the church's educational programs.

2. Train, coordinate and empower volunteers in planning, promoting and conducting church youth activities. A partial list includes: Youth Sunday School classes and study groups, Confirmation Classes, Youth Worship Services, Service Projects, Graduate Recognition.

3. Use standard procedures, including State Patrol checks, for all persons working with youth.







Last revised 8/1/2008