Youth Pastor / Director

OUR VISION

THE VISION OF THE RIVER CHURCH IS TO BRING KINGDOM COMMUNITY TO WHERE WE LIVE WORK AND PLAY, SO THAT OTHERS CAN KNOW GOD. IT IS EXPECTED THAT THE YOUTH PASTOR WILL OPERATE THE YOUTH MINISTRY WITHIN THAT VISION

PURPOSE

THE YOUTH PASTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE VISION, STRATEGY AND TACTICAL ELEMENTS FOR ALL PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES AND EDUCATIONAL ASPECTS RELATED TO YOUTH MINISTRY AT THE RIVER CHURCH, FULFILLING THE MISSION, VISION, AND VALUES OF TRC. SPECIFICALLY, THE YOUTH PASTOR SEEKS TO ACCOMPLISH THE GREAT COMMISSION (GO AND MAKE DISCIPLES) WITHIN THE YOUTH MINISTRY AT THE RIVER CHURCH. We want to see students graduate from our ROOTS program with their own tools of how to grow in their relationship with God. Students who are grounded in their faith, confident in their walk with God, and are able to share with or encourage their peers.  

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES **

HIGH SCHOOL, MIDDLE SCHOOL

• OVERSEE CREATIVE PLANNING
• COORDINATE, RECRUIT AND TRAIN HS/MS MINISTRY LEADERSHIP TEAM
• TEACH WEEKLY MIDWEEK PROGRAMS & SUNDAY MORNINGS
• ORGANIZE AND MANAGE YOUTH MISSION TRIPS / CAMPS
• BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES
• CREATE A DISCIPLESHIP CULTURE *see purpose
• ENGAGE WITH YOUTH OUTSIDE OF MINISTRY SETTINGS (SCHOOL SPORTS, ETC.)

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

• WORK CLOSELY WITH KIDS MINISTRY LEADER AND VOLUNTEERS
• DEVELOP AN ASSIMILATION PROCESS FOR 5TH GRADERS GRADUATION

OUTREACH

• ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT, ORGANIZATION, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF CHURCH-WIDE EVENTS
• ESTABLISH A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP WITH DURANGO SCHOOL DISTRICT

ADMINISTRATION

• MANAGE YOUR BUDGET
• MANAGE YOUTH LEADERSHIP TEAM
• MANAGE YOUTH SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS
• MANAGE YOUTH ATTENDANCE

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN WEEKLY CHURCH SERVICE
• BE WILLING TO GROW AS A PREACHER 
• READY TO LEARN COMPUTER SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS: GOOGLE DOCS, PLANNING CENTER, TITHE.LY, SOCIAL MEDIA (BONUS: PHOTOSHOP & FINAL CUT PRO)
• HELP KEEP FACILITIES CLEAN
• HELP WITH GENERAL FACILITY SET-UP DAYS

MEETINGS

• ATTEND WEEKLY LEADERSHIP MEETINGS
• ATTEND DISTRICT GATHERINGS

EXPERIENCE

• 2-3 YEARS EXPERIENCE WORKING IN YOUTH MINISTRY SETTINGS
• PREFER UPPER LEVER EDUCATION B.A. COLLEGE

QUALIFICATIONS ++

THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF INTEGRITY AND GODLY CHARACTER IS THE MOST IMPORTANT TRAIT. THIS MUST be clearly visible in the candidate’s lifestyle, carefully protected through transparent accountability and firmly held boundaries, and it must be time-tested by a time-tested history of verifiable spiritual formation. additionally this person must:

• Display a growing relationship with Jesus Christ evidenced by action, attitude and behavior
• Regularly give time, talent, and treasure - committing to servanthood, volunteerism, and tithing
• LOVE FOR TEENS AND FAMILIES
• Be in shape spiritually, mentally and emotionally
• Agree with our Vision, Constitution, Bylaws, and Statement of Faith
• Teach God’s Word in an accurate, compelling and age-specific manner
• Ability to engage at a philosophical and Socratic level with non-believing youth 
• Possess strong leadership characteristics and use skills to train, equip and inspire
• Ability to take direction and receive feedback
• Ability to initiate and complete tasks without prompting
• POSSES THE ABILITY TO UNDERSTAND AND TO KEEP CURRENT ON ISSUES RELATED TO SAFETY AND SECURITY RESULTING IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES AND SAFEGUARDS
• Relationally strong and recognizes the importance of people over programs
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation
• High attention to detail in planning