Youth Pastor/Director

Indian Rocks Church•Largo, FL

About The Position

The Youth Pastor/Director provides leadership, vision, strategy, and execution for a comprehensive Youth Ministry serving middle and high school students through evangelism, discipleship, and equipping. The role builds a gospel-centered community, recruits and trains volunteers, partners with parents, and collaborates across ministry teams to help students discover and pursue God's Design. The position leads Wednesday night Youth Ministry services and oversees Sunday and Wednesday service flow, programming, volunteers, and content. It supports group leaders in weekly Bible teaching and prepares curriculum aligned with Indian Rocks Church theology and ministry goals. The role also supports volunteer development and safety compliance; manages Youth Ministry schedules, service plans, and communications in Planning Center; coordinates hardware and technology requests with HR/IT; and assists with major events such as camps, seasonal programming, and large-group gatherings. The position requires regular Sunday presence; recurring Sunday time off cannot be accommodated. The candidate must demonstrate a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a sense of call to ministry, uphold the church's stated Christian lifestyle expectations, and be an active member of Indian Rocks Church. The role may include other duties assigned and approved by supervising personnel, including the Lead Pastor, Church Administrator, or Personnel Committee. The job description may be adjusted as the church organization, structure, directives, or policies develop. Indian Rocks Church and Christian School participates in the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse for all positions.

Requirements

Verifiable ministry experience working with youth, managing large groups, and leading volunteer teams.
Strong Bible teaching and communication skills tailored to middle and high school students.
Demonstrated experience in children's or youth ministry leadership, volunteer oversight, or education.
High level of organization, dependability, and proficiency with ministry management software; Planning Center is preferred.
Ability to motivate, organize, delegate, and oversee project timelines and volunteer staff.
Competence in office software, church management systems, and basic digital communication tools.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including discretion in sensitive pastoral care situations.
Physical ability to navigate youth activities, including standing, walking, maneuvering obstacles, and lifting up to 25 pounds.
Self-motivated, innovative, and adaptable team player able to manage multiple projects and resolve conflicts constructively.
Must be available on Sundays; recurring Sunday time off cannot be accommodated.
Must provide testimony and evidence of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a sense of call to serving ministry.
Must demonstrate a consistent Christian lifestyle in accordance with Indian Rocks' Mission, Statement of Faith, and Leadership Guidelines.
Must be an active Indian Rocks member, demonstrated by regular worship attendance, regular involvement in a Connection Group or Small Group, commitment to systematic stewardship, and faithful tithing.
Must satisfy the church's Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse process.

Nice To Haves

Actively pursuing or having completed a college or seminary degree is desired.
Experience with Planning Center is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead Wednesday night Youth Ministry services, overseeing programming, service flow, and volunteer teams.
Assist group leaders with weekly Sunday youth ministry Bible teaching, providing age-appropriate, engaging, and biblically sound messages.
Oversee Sunday and Wednesday service flow and content in keeping with ministry vision and values.
Organize and prepare youth curriculum aligned with Indian Rocks Church theology and ministry goals.
Assist with recruiting, onboarding, training, and ongoing development of volunteer leaders.
Enforce security and safety procedures, including check-in compliance and Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse requirements.
Encourage, equip, and support volunteer leaders.
Manage Planning Center for Youth Ministry, maintaining accurate schedules, service plans, and volunteer communications.
Coordinate hardware and technology needs with HR/IT through church requisition workflows.
Assist in planning and executing camps, seasonal programming, and large-group gatherings.
Perform other duties as assigned and approved by supervising personnel.