Regional Trainer - Wild West Region (PT)

Young Life•Us, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Young Life is seeking a Regional Trainer for the Wild West Region. This role is responsible for spiritual development, leadership development, resource development, direct ministry, and ministry support within the region. The ideal candidate will have a strong personal faith, a commitment to Young Life's mission, and proven experience in field ministry. This position requires the ability to work in various conditions, including those found at camp assignments, and to handle physical demands. The role also involves raising personal support and adhering to all Young Life policies and procedures.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years in Young Life field ministry.
Proven relational skills with both kids and adults.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Must sign a Statement of Faith.
Must profess a belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord.
Must subscribe to the statements and policies required of all Young Life staff, including the Young Life Statement of Faith.
Must be ready, willing and able to fulfill ministry functions.
Must refrain from conduct and statements that detract from biblical standards.
Must abide by all policies and practices of Young Life.

Nice To Haves

MA and/or additional Biblical/Theological course work is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop a yearly personal growth plan that fosters a vibrant spiritual life including time for solitude, retreat, reflection, prayer and a sincere commitment to understanding God’s Word.
Seek and maintain relationships and disciplines in the context of active participation in a church community.
Actively participate in the spiritual life of the Young Life community.
Lead teams and individuals in spiritual development.
Ensure that all Young Life ministry in the region, is designed and carried out with a dependence on prayer that takes place out of the overflow of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Create a pipeline for future staff from the region’s student staff program.
Assist in setting up region-wide interview days for potential student staff.
Direct or serve on an interview team for the region’s potential staff associates each year.
Develop a region-wide student staff retreat.
Promote college work weeks throughout the region.
Promote summer staff assignments at Young Life properties.
Raise personal support as directed by supervisor.
Provide follow-up for training events such as new staff training, area director school and more.
Participate in the training of staff associates as requested.
Develop and administer a regional discipleship weekend for Campaigners.
Assist area directors in developing work crew training courses.
Train and supervise a student staff program.
Develop a philosophy of college town ministry.
Target specific college/university towns for development of Young Life ministries.
Assist area directors in the development of Young Life leadership programs in college towns.
Maintain professionalism concerning office hours, dress, conduct and time management, adhering to all Young Life policies and procedures.
Provide clear, prompt, appropriate and professional communication to everyone within the scope of ministry.
Develop an appropriate system for reporting, expense report responsibilities and the use of regional funds using Young Life accounting applications.
Accept both short and long-term assignments and projects.