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Job Description

Oversee middle school ministry

• Responsible for the middle school portions of weekly youth group nights which includes: hangout time before youth group, assisting with the Wednesday night meal logistics and fellowshiping with students, delivering announcements, running games, teaching, and closing and securing the church building.
• Be the point person for escalated questions, concerns, and issues from parents/youth/volunteers.
• Oversee middle school Sunday school in coordination with the youth pastor, recruit Sunday school teachers and train
• Administration and planning responsibilities. Work with the youth pastor in maintaining the student ministries budget. Develop an assimilation process for incoming 6th graders into youth group.
• Work with youth pastor in planning and execution of summer youth group.

Equip small group leaders

• Recruit gifted volunteers to become small group leaders for youth group and train them.
• Keep small group leaders accountable for investing time with students within and outside of youth ministry programming.
• Support and encourage volunteers on a regular basis.

Communicate with Parents

• Develop resources to effectively encourage parents to disciple their students at home (e.g. family worship ideas, milestone celebrations, etc.)
• Regularly be in communication with parents about the happenings of Calvary Youth, including contributing to the weekly family ministry parent email.
• Coordinating with parents to address problematic student behaviour and work jointly towards their growth.

Coordinate Calvary Youth Events

• Oversee and plan our annual middle school fall retreat.
• Coordinate with the youth pastor to take students to annual apologetic conference.
• Oversee and plan a middle school mission trip.
• Work in coordination with youth pastor for youth and outreach events including student and leader recruitment, finances, supplies, transportation, forms, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s in biblical and theological studies or similar degree program is preferred.
• 2-3 years of experience working or volunteering in youth ministry settings.

Lifestyle

• Personal, growing, and mature relationship with Jesus Christ, demonstrating a consistent lifestyle and biblical integrity. This is a pastor/elder position, so the candidate must be a man who meets the qualifications of an elder from 1 Tim. 3 and Titus 1.
• Servant-leader: able to teach and guide others while also being ready to ask for help and guidance; possessing a humble attitude and a desire to pursue sanctification in faithful obedience to God’s word.
• Agree with and support our Statement of Faith, Mission, Five Core Values, Constitution, and Bylaws.

Giftedness and abilities

• Able to teach God’s word in a compelling and age-specific manner. There will be opportunities to learn and grow with the other pastoral staff in this area.
• Ability to relate with people of all ages (youth and adults).
• Ability to recruit, train and supervise qualified youth volunteers.
• Able to prioritize and work independently, delegate when appropriate, and work with a team.
• Ability to take direction and receive feedback.
• Relationally strong and recognizes the importance of people over programs.
• High level of interpersonal communication skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.

Hours, Salary, and Reporting

The Associate Youth Pastor role is a full-time position (40+ hours/week). These hours will be distributed throughout the week using Calvary’s work hour policy.

Starting salary range: $55,000-60,000 per year (based on experience) plus full benefits.

The Associate Youth Pastor reports to the Youth Pastor.