What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Leader position at Dream Center Church Of Atlanta?
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
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- This position may require evening, weekend and holiday work to accommodate youth events and church activities.
- Occasional travel may be required for retreats, mission trips, and conferences.
