Student Director

Job Description

Lead 6th-12th grade students by creating irresistible, Jesus-centered, and outward-facing environments that facilitate authentic spiritual growth. The ideal leader for this role will delight and excel at energizing people, rallying teams, deepening authentic connections, and helping others win. 

Responsibilites 

Oversee all Sunday programming and events, including MS and HS Wave Nites, for students who aren't yet part of a church. Grow weekly attendance toward 10% of GLC adult attendance.

Build and multiply a fun and dedicated volunteer team by clearly defining roles (Group Leader, GX, Music, Tech, Host, Recon), timely onboarding, engaging ReFresh trainings, and providing personal coaching and care to the team.

Partner with parents through communication via monthly emails. Be approacħhable and responsive to families. 

Create a culture where every student is known by implementing healthy systems that connect with first-time guests and students who have drifted.

Lead with excellence by tracking attendance weekly, meeting deadlines without reminders, and utilizing GLC systems for calendar, budget management, event registrations, and communication.

Model emotional and spiritual maturity, integrity, and healthy boundaries.

Expectations

The Student Director position is full-time, exempt, 40-45 hours per week, and reports to the Executive Pastor. 

Student Director Role Overview & Qualifications

The Student Director role offers exciting potential! With a newly designed NexGen lobby, a dedicated auditorium that seats up to 200 students, and a highly committed team of volunteers, this ministry is primed for growth and life-change.

We are actively looking for someone who clearly possesses the heart of a pastor, the instincts of a leader developer, and the drive of a builder.

Great Lakes Church is located in Kenosha, WI, and draws roughly 1200 people weekly across SE Wisconsin and NE Illinois. We are part of the Irresistible Church Network (ICN) and are deeply committed to being a church that unchurched people love to attend. 

Our core values:

GRIT - A willingness to do whatever it takes, anytime, anywhere. We’re never more like Jesus than when we serve someone else. 

URGENCY - If it can be done now, it gets done now. People’s lives are on the line with what we do. 

TRUST - A firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something. We will only go as far as our trust in our teammates.

SOLUTIONS - A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation. We don’t have problems; we have issues. Every issue has two sides, but only one helps people. 

Qualifications:

Growing relationship with Jesus

Teachable, curious, and humble

Self-driven and unafraid of taking risks

Embraces systems for efficiency and effectiveness

Proven ability to communicate upfront

Proven ability to recruit and develop volunteers

Focused, team-oriented, and fun

To apply:

Please email a resume and a cover letter explaining why you believe you're the right fit for this position to Rex Hamilton, Executive Pastor, at rex@greatlakeschurch.com.