Job Overview

The Youth Director's role is to participate in our mission to "Be disciples of Jesus who multiply disciples together" by leading our Youth Ministry, equipping our junior high and high school age students as disciples of Jesus, and their parents as the primary disciple-makers of their kids. The Youth Director must have an intergenerational vision to see teens mature as disciples of Jesus on our discipleship pathway. The Youth Ministry Director is a servant-leader who multiples ministry by equipping teams of volunteers to serve, teach, invest in the youth of the church, and resource parents to raise their kid(s) to love Jesus and love people. This role will require building relationships and collaborating with local parachurch ministries and other youth leaders serving in churches in West Seattle. This individual will have the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, with strong written and verbal communication, administrative, strategic and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities.

Job Description

Qualifications

• Fulfill the duties required of Trinity West Seattle members as outlined in the membership covenant.

• Fulfill the character qualifications of Deacon or Elder as taught in the Scriptures.

• Ability to teach God's word by creatively engaging those of various ages.

• Prior experience in leading youth ministry and resourcing of parents.

• Proficient at multitasking, time management, prioritizing and organization.

• Ability to work with and maintain positive and loyal relationships with others.

• Experience as a leader and recruiter of volunteers for building a healthy youth ministry.

• Ability to build teams and equip leaders to lead ministries.

• Theological and/or Christian Education preferred, but not required.

Spiritual and Practical Gifting Requirements

• Servant hearted

• Leadership

• Teaching

• Administration/Organization

• Faith

• Communication (written and verbal)

• Discernment

• Pastoring

SCOPE

• Plan and coordinate all youth ministry gatherings, groups, and special events.

• Recruit and equip volunteer teams to accomplish the disciple-multiplying vision of Trinity.

• Partner with Kids Ministry Director to shepherd and equip parents as the primary disciple-makers of their children.

• Plan creative age-appropriate activities throughout the year in coordination with other local ministries.

• Develop annual ministry plans which are in line with the church mission and vision and regularly evaluate how goals have been attained or reevaluate and modify as needed.

• Support the Trinity staff at "Special Events" where youth are involved.

• Build relationships and strategic partnerships with other ministries and schools in West Seattle in order to serve and work together for the good of the youth in the community.