Youth Director - Haymount United Methodist Church

Youth Director - Haymount United Methodist Church

 

We are seeking a passionate and dynamic Director of Youth Ministries to lead and inspire our youth community. This vital role involves developing engaging programs, fostering spiritual growth, and nurturing the leadership potential of young individuals. The ideal candidate will bring energy, creativity, and a deep commitment to mentoring youth within a faith-based environment. As a key leader, one will collaborate with staff, volunteers, families, and church members to create a welcoming space where young people can thrive spiritually, socially, and emotionally.

Part-time (12-15 hours per week)

Off-campus work authorized: Yes, as deemed by Lead Pastor/SPRC

Goal of the position within the Church: To serve as a spiritual leader and role model for the youth, while integrating youth ministry throughout the church (HUMC defines youth as being grades 6-12)

Knowledge, skills, and attributes for position

• Required
• Must embrace Christian discipline and United Methodist doctrine and theology
• Travel is required several times throughout the year for mission trips, weekend retreats and youth activities
• Have vision and a demonstrated ability to plan, develop, coordinate, manage and implement ministry within the parameters of the UMC
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, conflict management skills, and computer/technology skills.
• Possess a proven ability to work effectively with youth, their families, diverse individuals, and teams of volunteers
• Experience at other United Methodist churches is desired
• Desired
• A bachelor of associates degree in a related field.
• A professional certification in Youth Ministry.
• Specific Duties and Tasks of the Position
• Participation in conference-wide youth activities Participation in district wide youth activities (generally 4 per year)
• Develop adult and youth leaders within the youth ministry
• Plan and execute all events that encompass a balanced youth ministry [a mixture of disciple building and fun activities] such as the mission trip, ski trip, trips to Carowinds, Kings Dominion, Busch Gardens, the beach, the mountains, etc.
• Recruit volunteers to work with youth in all aspects of youth ministry and ensure adequate volunteer support and adult to youth ratio, adhering to all Safe Sanctuaries policies
• Teach or assist with confirmation class
• Keep records of youth participation and manage the youth ministry budget, including balancing costs for events among youth families and the church.
• Maintain communication with the church staff and leadership, parents, youth and congregation, including calendaring all events in cooperation with the church staff.
• Attend worship as well as have a visible presence in Sunday School for grades 6-12
• Support and attend the music ministries offered for youth.
• Pastors or direct supervisors may provide additional tasks that are consistent with the job description and can reasonably be expected to be accomplished within the position’s work hours.