Youth Minister - High School

Archdiocese of San Antonio•Fredericksburg, TX

About The Position

This is a part-time, non-exempt (hourly) position requiring approximately 25 hours per week, with a flexible schedule that will vary. The Youth Minister reports to the Director of Faith Formation and the Pastor. The role involves planning and directing weekly group meetings and retreats for high school youth, ensuring compliance with Archdiocesan policies, building relationships with youth, communicating with parents, managing the ministry budget, and collaborating with a core volunteer team. The position also includes recruiting and training volunteers, conducting campus visits, updating marketing tools, and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Practicing Roman Catholic with a commitment to his/her own faith life
High level of discretion and integrity
Ability to be reached by phone
High School Diploma or equivalent
Any combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the function of the job
Reliable transportation
Valid driver license
Valid vehicle insurance
Ability to work independently
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize
Good verbal and written communications skills

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in youth ministry is preferred

Responsibilities

Plans and directs weekly group meetings for high school youth.
Ensures that all youth events follow the Archdiocesan Policy for Ministering to Minors.
Regularly reviews Behavioral Guidelines with all participants and ensures compliance.
Provides semester plans to the DFF and core volunteer team prior to the start of each semester.
Collaborates with high school youth group core volunteers to incorporate them into the planning and implementation of youth activities.
Provides training for youth group volunteers.
Builds relationships with the youth.
Provides guidance and support.
Promotes an open line of communication.
Plans and directs retreats for the youth, including ACTS retreat.
Communicates with parents regarding the youth.
Addresses any issues regarding a youth with their parents or guardians.
Communicates plans for all events with youth, parents and volunteers.
Conducts the operations of this ministry within the approved budget.
Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of staff and agency information.
Recruit, oversee and communicate with Core Team on a regular basis to plan high school youth group nights.
Conduct campus visits to Fredericksburg High School.
Update all marketing/outreach tools each week.
Other duties as assigned by the Pastor or the Director of Faith Formation.