Youth Leader

Job Description

Job Description

Purpose of Job:

The Youth Leader is responsible for leading the Rock Nation Youth partners of The dReam Center Church of Atlanta, which encompasses the ages of (0-18).  The Youth Leader is expected to foster Christian worship experiences, events, and a safe Christian environment that nurtures the maturation of our younger partner base. The Youth Leader will work closely with the Lead Pastor and the Family Ministries Director to establish a cutting edge Rock Nation Youth Ministry. This position requires a high level of passion, energy, creativity, and proven effectiveness. The Youth Leader also has a complimentary scope of administrative duties related to ensuring the success of each Rock Nation service and event.                                       

The Youth Leader is responsible for leading the following key volunteer teams:

Rock Nation Nursery

Rock Nation Children

Rock Nation Teens

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Partners closely with the Lead Pastor, Family Ministries Director and Young Adult Leader to create an engaging and exciting weekly worship experience for the Rock Nation partners. 
• Provides oversight to ensure relationship, discipleship, fellowship and leadership of all Youth teams.
• Regularly reviews and refreshes the worship experience for cultural relevance.
• Ensures there is always an environment that encourages spiritual growth.
• Care for, spend time with and disciple youth. 
• Plan and direct youth fellowships, retreats, and mission trips, etc. 
• Communicate effectively with parents about the ministry.
• Actively make an effort to ensure the growth and health of the ministry.
• Develop a creative Biblical teaching ministry to include spending priority hours in lesson preparation each week. 
• Responsible for the overall activities of Rock Nation. 
• Create an atmosphere for acceptance and fellowship. 
• Develop relationships with kids each week as well as activities that encourage fellowship with each other. 
• Responsible for recruiting, training, and maintaining an adequate staff of youth volunteer leaders who will minister to and disciple students during worship experiences and events..
• Responsible for the preparation and oversight of the Rock Nation Budget. 

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Theology or related field is strongly preferred, or applicable ministry experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in youth leadership in a church.
• Minimum two years related experience; nonprofit experience a plus.
• Advance knowledge of Planning Center is a plus.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 required.
• Strong organizational and planning skills required.
• Experience leading and working with multiple teams of adult volunteers.
• Experience working in a church of 1,500 or more in weekly attendance is preferred.
• Positive attitude with excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to recruit, develop and place partners in meaningful roles in the youth ministry.

Core Competencies:

• Leadership : Ability to lead and inspire ministry leaders, staff, and volunteers towards a common goal. Professional presence with strong interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively with a variety of ministry issues. Ability to use sound judgment. Person of prayer and spiritual maturity. 
• Communication : Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate directives and the church’s vision and goals.
• Strategic Thinking : Ability to develop and implement long-term strategies for ministry growth and effectiveness. Ability to clearly outline and document processes and procedures and give directives.
• Collaboration : Ability to foster a culture of teamwork and collaboration among ministry teams. Ability to work independently as well as able to work with virtual and cross functional teams.
• Problem-Solving : Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make decisions that positively impact the church and its ministries.
• Adaptability : Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and needs within the church and its ministries. Proven time-management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize in order to meet deadlines. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Hours:

• This position may require evening, weekend and holiday work to accommodate youth events and church activities.

Travel:

• Occasional travel may be required for retreats, mission trips, and conferences.

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