Foley Youth Director

City Hope Church•Foley, AL

About The Position

The Foley Campus Youth Director equips students and leaders to own their faith through spiritual rhythms, compassionate action, everyday mission, and disciple-making. The role pairs discipleship with evangelism to help students influence the world around them for the Kingdom of God. The director oversees and disciples students, parents, and small group leaders at the Foley Campus, taking ownership of campus ministry activities and pastoral care, supporting student and leader development, and building a stronger structure for small group leadership.

Requirements

High school diploma and some college.
At least 2 years of experience in a significant leadership role in a youth ministry averaging at least 50 students weekly.
Ability to pastor students and leaders.
Administrative ability, including efficiently organizing information and planning events.
Ability to gather people around a common purpose.
Above-average written and spoken communication skills, including the ability to express a vision compellingly.
Ability to present facts in an organized manner and provide detailed descriptions of possible solutions.
A positive, solution-focused approach to problem solving.
Ability to accept responsibility for intentional personal learning and growth.
Flexibility and receptiveness to change, persistence when plans are disrupted, and ability to recover from setbacks.
Ability to recognize, understand, and manage emotions effectively in oneself and with others.
Ability to communicate the right information to the right people in the right way at the right time.
Ability to prioritize time, energy, and effort toward responsibilities with the greatest positive impact.
Reliability, openness, consistency, and follow-through to task completion.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
1 year in leading a youth ministry.
Experience at a church with more than 500 average weekend attendance.
Experience at a multi-site church.

Responsibilities

Oversee and disciple students, parents, and small group leaders at the Foley Campus.
Take ownership of all areas of ministry, activities, and pastoral care at the campus.
Support the spiritual and numerical growth of students in groups.
Develop youth leaders spiritually.
Support students serving on weekends.
Train and multiply group leaders.
Identify and share ministry stories.
Recognize potential, raise up, and qualify new leaders.
Communicate with and equip parents.
Build a stronger leadership structure to serve small group leaders.
Connect and communicate with parents and families.
Create an environment where students want to be, feel valued, and are connected to a leader.
Support student attendance and engagement in groups, Collective, camp, mission trips, Heart and Soul, retreats, and campus events.
Encourage students to take next steps, including weekend serving, salvation, baptism, bringing others, and consistency.
Develop and retain volunteer leaders who lead weekly small groups, serve at Collective, and lead at camp.