Youth Ministry Director

The Way Church Wentzville

Youth Ministry Director

Job Description

Title: Youth Ministry Director

Reports to: Lead Pastor

Summary of Position: The Way Church Wentzville is dedicated to walking alongside families and their pre-teen/teenage children in their spiritual journey. We believe in helping our youth explore their faith, develop leadership skills, and strengthen their relationships with God and each other in a safe space with leaders they trust. This position requires a dedicated individual who understands the spiritual, emotional, and social challenges faced by 6th-12th grade students. This position is unique in that we need someone who is a spiritual mentor, guide, and teacher to our youth and can lead a team of volunteers to also fill these roles.

Qualifications:

· Deep, authentic, growing personal relationship with Jesus

· Commitment to the mission of the The Way Church Wentzville

· Experience in the area of youth ministry, grades 6th-12th

· Passion for partnering with parents

· Ability to create a safe and nurturing environment and a trusting spiritual relationship with our youth

· Possess strong leadership and administrative skills in order to lead ministry teams and volunteers

· Ability to communicate well with pre-teens, teens, and adults

· Dedicated to discipling young believers in different stages of their faith development

· Experience in coordinating, scheduling and training volunteers

· Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, overnight events, summer mission trips, and camps

· Proven success in managing social media content

· Knowledge of or ability to learn technology for audio/visual components

· Pass a background check

Responsibilities:

· Serve as a flexible, collaborative member of The Way Church staff, supporting the overall mission and vision

· Develop, plan, and implement engaging youth programming (grades 6–12) on a yearly, monthly, and weekly basis, ensuring alignment with church values and goals

· Creatively share the gospel of Jesus Christ in relevant and meaningful ways with youth and their families

· Model a growing relationship with Jesus Christ through prayer, Scripture, and active participation in the life of the church.

· Equip youth to live out their faith daily and grow as disciples who follow Jesus in word and action.

· Recruit, screen, train, and equip volunteer leaders; provide ongoing encouragement and evaluation to strengthen the team

· Create and sustain a safe, welcoming, and fun environment where youth feel known, valued, and cared for

· Maintain Safe Sanctuary certification and ensure all volunteers comply with safety and child protection standards

· Manage the youth ministry budget, including forecasting, purchasing supplies, and maintaining accurate records

· Maintain current and relevant curriculum, staying informed on best practices and trends through ongoing education (minimum 10 hours per year)

· Lead and participate in church and community events (e.g., Youth Kickoff, Friendsgiving, VBS, Trunk or Treat, Cookies with Santa)

· Provide pastoral care for youth and families during times of crisis or hospitalization, including prayer, visits, and follow-up support

· Support and guide youth and families through confirmation, baptism, and other faith milestones

· Partner with the Children’s Ministry Director to ensure a smooth transition for students moving from children’s to youth ministry.

· Maintain ministry records and communication through church management systems (CCB/Subsplash)

· Communicate professionally and promptly with youth, families, volunteers, and church staff (respond within 24 hours)

· Participate in staff meetings and collaborate with the Lead Pastor and other ministry leaders on church-wide initiatives

· Other duties as assigned by the lead pastor

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $25