Students Director

Sun Valley Community Church•Gilbert, AZ

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Students Director influences the direction and implementation of the Sun Valley Community Church (SVCC) vision at assigned campus. This position provides leadership to the Student Ministry Team, ministry to Junior High and Senior High students and their families, and oversight of campus SV Students administrative functions. In all actions, reflects the Sun Valley Community Church (SVCC) team leadership distinctives.

Requirements

Education and training that has equipped them for vocational ministry in a large ministry context
Demonstrated track record of spiritual maturity and character consistent with biblical requirements for church leadership
Three years of experience in a leadership role in a church or related setting working with Junior High and Senior High age and teams of volunteers with a track record of building and growing student ministry
Strategic in nature, innovative thinker with ability to drive projects and strategies through to completion
Self-motivated, self-directed requiring minimal supervision
Effective team building skills and ability to motivate others
Effective customer service, relational and communication skills, both written and verbal
Agrees and aligns with the mission, vision, leadership distinctives, and doctrinal statement of SVCC

Nice To Haves

Four years full time related experience in a multi-site church setting of over 2000 members/attenders

Responsibilities

Serve on assigned campus influencing the direction and implementation of SV Jr High and High School vision
Provide oversight for the campus Jr High and High School Ministry budgeting, staffing, and ministry initiatives
At smaller campuses, may assist Campus Pastor with Guest Services and other campus needs as requested by Campus Pastor
Build intentional ministry strategies and environments to help students meet, know and follow Jesus
Equip and empower Jr High and High School staff and volunteers to lead the SV Jr High and High School ministries through creating a culture of recruitment, development, training and reproduction.
Lead with and through a team
Build “relational sticky” ministry where students relationally connect with other students and volunteers and where students feel safe, are known and relationally pursued in a healthy manner
Expand the reach of SV Jr High and High School students through local schools and community activities
Relate to and coordinate with the Next Gen team regarding content, ministry practice consistency, communication and coaching
Partner with parents through providing resources, training, and intentional experiences, to equip parents to be the spiritual leaders of their families