Youth and Young Adult Pastor/Director Rock Church Chula Vista

Description

The Youth and Young Adults Pastor/Director provides leadership and oversight for Rock Church Youth and Young Adult Ministries (YYA), which includes Middle School, High School, and College-Age/Young Adult groups (ages 18–29). This position is responsible for guiding team members and attendees to ensure the Rock Church pathway is being implemented effectively by growing disciples who use their gifts to know God, grow in community, and make a difference . In partnership with the Central YYA Department, the YYA Pastor/ Director plays a key role in advancing the vision and direction of the ministry, fostering spiritual growth, and developing leaders. This individual must be deeply committed to the Lord Jesus Christ, to Rock Church, and to their own ongoing spiritual and character development. This position reports directly to the Campus Pastor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the leadership and direction of the entire YYA Ministry at the assigned Campus
• Responsible for overseeing a YYA ministry model that will make disciples that use their gifts to know God, grow in community, and make a difference
• Responsible for recruitment, training, discipleship and mobilization of team members, group leaders, and student leaders
• Provide general oversight for the spiritual, emotional and relational development of coaches, captains, student leaders and team members within their ministry
• Responsible for the execution and development of all local YYA services. Including but not limited to Sunday Youth, Youth Midweek, and Rally Local
• Provide support to all Central YYA initiatives. Including but not limited to Rally Night, Future SD, Parent Connects, Refuels, etc…
• Maintains and grows a network of YYA small groups and clubs; both on campus and off-site
• Ensures all ministry numbers are accurately tracked and reported weekly
• Responsible for the upkeep of all financial and legal requirements of the ministry
• Able to provide biblical guidance to team members and YYA
• Follows MarComm department procedures to ensure all YYA Ministry and event information is current and communicated to staff and congregation
• Help plan and organize camps, team member enrichments, and parent gatherings
• Work collaboratively with the Central YYA team to determine best practices in ministry
• Collaborate with the Central YYA team to implement new strategies, curriculum, and or changes
• Create & maintain connections with local MS, HS, and College Age students to foster community involvement between the Rock YYA Ministry and the local schools
• Work directly with the Campus Pastor to coordinate calendars, curriculum and implement overall Central YYA Vision
• Work in partnership with campus Rock Kid’s Pastor/Director on programs that bridge ministries together. Including but not limited to Launch Party, Parent Connect, etc…
• Participate in all campus related tasks requested by the Campus Pastor. Including but not limited to Sunday hosting, team huddle devotionals, campus meetings, campus events, etc…

The above summary of duties represents the major tasks and duties. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Therefore, the individual may perform other related tasks under the direction of the Campus Pastor.

Job-related Qualifications

Education, Training, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and/or divinity degree preferred, but not required

Job Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

• Ability to multitask, prioritize assignments, and provide excellent customer service
• Read, write, spell, and communicate clearly in English
• Work productively, both independently and collaboratively with others
• Follow verbal and written instructions
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office for MAC (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to recognize and maintain confidentiality as appropriate
• Ability to understand and relate to youth, families, and young adults
• Well-developed motivational skill set and demonstrated servant leadership qualities
• Self-motivated, flexible and goal oriented
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently or in a team-oriented environment
• A heart that deeply desires to serve the Lord
• Maintains a high standard of personal holiness, living as a consistent and Christlike example for YYA to follow, and conducting oneself above reproach at all times
• If married, demonstrates an unwavering love for their spouse through both words and actions. The spouse should be supportive of the individual’s calling and ministry, and both should be committed to ongoing spiritual growth
• Teachable and approachable; listens well before speaking and demonstrates loyalty to Rock Church

Organizational and Spiritual Requirements

• Demonstrate Christ-centered behavior at all times by treating people with dignity, respect, compassion, and integrity
• Utilizes the principles of Matthew 18 and Ephesians 4:15 to resolve differences of opinion with others
• Successful completion of thorough pre-employment references and background checks, which include: social security verification, Local, State & Federal criminal conviction records search, national security database, and sex offender registry
• Attendance at all mandatory meetings and events. This includes serving at Good Friday, Easter and Christmas services as well as the annual volunteer appreciation event and Just 1
• Is a member of Rock Church (or willing to transfer membership) and demonstrates faithful stewardship through regular tithing
• Regular involvement in Rock Church activities, ministries and events
• Signed acknowledgment of the Rock’s Statement of Faith
• Ability to interpret and adhere to Rock Church’s policies, procedures, and employee handbook.
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented; exercises good judgment and demonstrates flexibility and innovation
• Professional attitude and demeanor

Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Must be able to work independently, communicate effectively, and lift up to 25lbs (with or without assistance). This position also may require long periods of sitting, standing, walking, and hand/eye coordination for keyboard data entry and viewing data on a computer monitor. External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who are or become disabled, as defined under the American with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the Essential Job Functions either unaided or with assistance of a “reasonable accommodation”, if such is determined, on a case-by-case basis.

Employment At-Will

Employment at the Rock Church and Academy is "At-Will," meaning either the Rock or the employee may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without advance notice.

Nothing contained in this job description or any other communication (written or verbal) the employee received is intended to be, nor should it be, construed as a guarantee that employment or that any benefit will be continued for any period of time. Compensation information provided to an employee, whether stated in hourly, bi-monthly, annual, or other terms, is not intended nor does it constitute an employment contract or agreement for any specific period of time.

No manager, supervisor or employee of the Rock Church and Academy has any authority to enter into any agreement for employment for any specified period of time or to make any agreement for employment other than at-will.