YTH Director - Shea Campus

Are you passionate about helping students grow in their faith and eager to make a lasting impact on the next generation? Do you thrive on building meaningful relationships, equipping volunteers, and creating environments where middle and high school students can encounter Jesus, belong in authentic community, and discover their God-given purpose? If you're an energetic, collaborative leader with a shepherd's heart and a desire to partner with families in advancing God's Kingdom, we'd love to meet you.

As a YTH Director you are a vital part of the Team, responsible for carrying on the Vision, Mission and Values of SBC. In this role, you will report to the Shea YTH High School Pastor and are responsible for providing support for the pastoral oversight to the YTH Ministry of Scottsdale Bible Church – Shea Campus, overseeing all aspects of ensuring the spiritual growth and development of students from 6^th through 12^th grade.

Your Essential Responsibilities:

Under the leadership of the Shea HSM Pastor, in this position you will:

• For the safety and protection of minors and vulnerable adults, you will be responsible for understanding and complying with mandatory reporting laws, along with training any volunteers under your supervision (if applicable) to ensure adherence to these legal requirements
• Implement and oversee all applicable safety and security measures and ensure training and compliance of all HSM team members

Cast Vision

• Cast the vision of YTH to students, volunteer leaders, parents, and the church
• Continually keep the vision present by projecting it, living it, repeating it and praising it on a regular basis

Build Teams

• Provide care for the HSM and JHM volunteer teams with emphasis on serving as a shepherd for female volunteer leaders at the Shea Campus. Lead in administering care, corrective measures, and troubleshooting various issues with female volunteer staff members as they arise
• Mentor and disciple female volunteer leaders and equip them to disciple female students
• Help recruit, train, cast vision, and show appreciation for all YTH volunteer ministry teams (Currently: Welcome Team, Student Connect Team, Greeter Team, and Parent Team)
• Help develop any new ministry teams as necessary
• Be available to train Ministers in Residence (MIRs) and Interns for the work of the ministry
• Help develop volunteers who move through the PEO process – Participation, Engagement, and Ownership
• Help maintain updated serving teams for all your volunteers in ROCK

Execute Ministry

• Teach and preach to students the truth of God’s word through culturally relevant and high-energy worship services

• Write or curate small group curriculum to compliment teaching topics and train leaders on content and delivery of curriculum
• Educate and encourage students to participate in evangelical outreach locally with peers, the community, and worldwide through special events and mission trips. Help plan, facilitate, and lead local service projects and short-term mission trips as needed
• Assist in the planning and execution of retreats and camps for students
• Assist in the creation of the HSM and JHM event calendar that will drive all the activities and teaching of the ministry and align with the church’s calendar and programs
• Design, plan, and conduct periodic student parent meetings to engage and update families of students attending SBC
• Counsel students, volunteers, and parents as needed. Equip volunteer leaders to assist in this
• Help plant, lead, and grow Food and Fellowship clubs at High Schools and Middle Schools in the area and work with students to reach people on their campuses
• Assist with Shea Campus events as needed and directed by the Shea Campus pastor. Attend regular Shea Campus Team meetings

Other Responsibilities (Non-Essential):

• Assist in the development of an annual budget for YTH and manage budget throughout the fiscal year
• Serve as a Ministry Leader for Scottsdale Bible Church and work alongside other ministries giving support and encouragement as a team player
• Intentionally engage and collaborate with the broader church ministry team for the purpose of vision and mission alignment
• Available for Pastor of the Day (POD) duties
• Related duties or special projects as assigned

Skills you need to succeed:

Knowledge of:

• Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Demonstrated competency in:

• Interpersonal savvy
• Managing vision & purpose
• Conflict management
• Listening
• Delegating tasks and responsibilities
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Ability to:

• Discern needs and respond appropriately
• Maintain a high degree of professionalism and accuracy
• Shift focus quickly from one project to another and multi-task
• Handle confidential information

Personal Qualifications:

• Committed to spiritual, individual, and professional growth
• Promotes relationally unity among staff, volunteers, and students
• Servant-hearted
• Operates in grace and truth

Education and/or experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• If desiring a Pastor/Minister title, a Master’s degree (or working toward) from an accredited seminary or equivalent (MA, MDiv, ThM) preferred*
• 3-5 years’ experience in a similar ministry role preferred

*While not immediately required, this position may require successful completion of seminary education as part of the ongoing training process and/or requirement for continued employment.