JOB DESCRIPTION

Santa Clara First Baptist Church

Director of Youth Ministries

Qualifications

1. Be a dedicated Christian who is an effective teacher and communicator of the Christian faith. S/He must have the desire and ability to lead individuals to Christ, to help them grow in their faith, and train them to use their gifts and talents in service for Christ.
2. Be familiar with and in agreement with the Church vision, goals, basic beliefs and form of government of the Church as set forth in the Church By-Laws
3. Have a commitment to Santa Clara First Baptist Church (SCFBC). This commitment is best expressed by becoming a member of the church.
4. Have prior experience overseeing, teaching, directing, organizing, coordinating and leading a youth group.
5. Be willing and have the ability to obtain an appropriate driver's license to be able to drive the Church van.

Additional Desired Qualifications

1. Seminary training within the field of Christian Education and/or Youth/Singles Ministry.
2. Additional training in ministries and/or programs for adolescents.

Primary Responsibilities

To help further clarify our general expectations for a Director of Youth Ministries the emphasis will be high school and middle school. Primary responsibilities will include:

1. Be responsible for coordinating and overseeing a program of outreach, Christian education and discipleship for Middle School and High School. The program shall be designed and structured to minister to both the youth in the Church and to reach out to the unchurched youth, and their families in our community. The program shall be coordinated with both the Family Life Pastor and the appropriate ministry teams of the church.
2. Coordinate with the Family Life Pastor for the recruitment, training, supervision and support of a team of mentors.
3. Be responsible for integration of the youth ministries into the total life and ministry of the Church. The intent is that the youth are an integral part of the total Church. S/He will carefully plan and coordinate activities for the middle and high school students to avoid conflicts with all Church activities. S/He will make a concerted effort to involve the youth in these activities.Create and effectively manage the ministry's budget.
4. Be responsible for both encouraging and developing one-on-one relationships with youth.
5. Oversee the planning and organization of youth camps/retreats and various other youth activities. To the extent permitted by schedule and other commitments, the Director shall participate in these activities. The Director will report directly to and will be responsible to the Family Life Pastor, meeting regularly with other staff to plan and coordinate the youth ministries of the Church. S/He will be prepared to make periodic reports as directed by the Family Life Pastor to the Senior Pastor and to the Church. S/He will keep the congregation informed about the hopes, concerns and needs of the youth both through direct reports and via articles and notices in the Sunday bulletins and the church newsletter.
6. Regularly attend the Sunday worship services and other regularly scheduled meetings of the congregation. As directed by the Senior Pastor, s/he will assist in the leadership in these services.
7. Regularly attend the weekly staff meeting with the other staff and Senior Pastor.

Salary Package

1. Shall be paid a salary of $20,000 per year. The Director will work 15-20 hours per week on average.
2. Be able to utilize the appropriate budgeted line items for programming expenses. The Director will have access to the staff's shared fund for conference and continuing education expenses.

Performance Review

The Director of Youth Ministries shall have performance reviews as follows:

1. At three months with the Family Life Pastor
2. At six months with the Family Life Pastor
3. At twelve months and annually thereafter with the Family Life Pastor & Senior Pastor

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