Youth Group Leader

Youth Group Leader Job Overview

Must have an active personal faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
Must possess a deep desire for working with and ministering to youth, undergirded by a commitment to helping them mature into disciples of Jesus Christ.
Must be able to communicate with and relate well to youth.
Must be able to effectively communicate with parents/guardians of youth.
Must work well as part of a team (staff).
Be able to work as a servant leader under the guidance of the Lead Pastor and be committed to the vision and mission of Port Huron First United Methodist Church.
Agrees with and is supportive of a United Methodist ethos
Can demonstrate a record of effectively leading youth in some way

Youth group(s): 6-12th grade
Parents/guardians of youth
Enlisting the leadership of adult persons to help lead and/or chaperone youth group gatherings and events

To disciple youth (grades 6-12), and their families so that they are able to move in the direction of being committed followers of Jesus Christ.
Where possible, to build up and equip people to be leaders in the areas of youth ministries.

Leadership Development
- Recruit and lead a ministry team of 3-5 people to help administer our youth ministry
- Ensure that the Safe Haven – Caring Church protocol is followed (as laid out in the Child, Youth, and Vulnerable Adult Protection Policy) and that training is up to date for all adults who work with youth
Discipleship
- Be a “bridge” from our church to the community/culture outside of the church
- Develop and foster relationships with people outside of this church
- Pray for those under your spiritual care
- Foster relationships with the youth, attending their personal events (sports, music, etc.) as is possible
- Create strategies to help the youth grow as well as express/live out their faith
Management
- Communications
  - parents/guardians
  - church newsletter
  - website
- Youth Group (the design and development of a youth group, grades 6-12)
- Position Management
  - attend and participate in all staff meetings if possible
  - meet with the pastor for purposes of planning and review
  - work 13 hours each week
  - attend at least one continuing education each year
Administration
- Set goals, objectives, and strategies which are in line with the mission and vision of the church
- Develop and submit annual budget for youth ministry
- Promote United Methodist camps
- Maintain and, in conjunction with the Trustees, help develop policies as necessary to this area of ministry

Candidate must have experience that can be documented as effective youth ministry in a local church.
Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred, though not strictly required.

Reports to the Staff-Parish Relations Committee for the purposes of job evaluations, pay, etc.; reports to the pastor in regard to day-to-day job needs
Hours: 10-13 per week
Weeks of work: 46 per year
Compensation: $15/hour
Benefits: continuing education