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. The role focuses on evangelizing, discipling, and equipping students; building a gospel-centered community; recruiting and developing volunteers; partnering with parents; and collaborating with ministry teams to help students discover and pursue God's Design. The position leads Wednesday night Youth Ministry services and helps group leaders teach the Bible during Sunday youth ministry. It oversees service flow, content, and curriculum in alignment with the ministry's vision, values, theology, and goals. The role also supports volunteer development, safety and screening compliance, youth ministry systems and communications, and major ministry events such as camps and seasonal programming. The candidate must have verifiable youth ministry experience and strong Bible teaching and communication skills. Sunday presence is an essential requirement, and recurring Sunday time off cannot be accommodated. The role also requires physical activity, including standing, walking, maneuvering around obstacles, and lifting up to 25 pounds. The employee must meet the church's membership and Christian lifestyle expectations.

Requirements

Actively pursuing or have completed a college or seminary degree is desired for ministry work.
Verifiable ministry experience working with youth, managing large groups, and leading volunteer teams.
Sunday presence is essential; recurring Sunday time off cannot be accommodated.
Strong Bible teaching and communication skills tailored to middle and high school-aged youth.
Demonstrated experience in children's or youth ministry leadership, volunteer oversight, or education.
Strong organizational skills, dependability, and proficiency with ministry management software.
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 the ability to handle sensitive pastoral care situations discreetly.
Physical ability to stand, walk, maneuver around obstacles, and lift up to 25 pounds.
Self-motivated, innovative, adaptable, and able to manage multiple projects and resolve conflicts constructively.
Must give testimony and evidence of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a sense of God's 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 member of Indian Rocks, including regular worship attendance, regular attendance or involvement in a Connection Group or Small Group, commitment to systematic stewardship, and faithful tithing.
Must participate in the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse screening process.

Nice To Haves

College or seminary degree, completed or in progress.
Experience with Planning Center.

Responsibilities

Lead Wednesday night Youth Ministry services, overseeing programming, service flow, and volunteer teams.
Assist group leaders in teaching the Bible weekly during Sunday youth ministry with age-appropriate, engaging, and biblically sound messages.
Oversee service flow and content for Sunday and Wednesday services, ensuring consistency 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 (AHCA) requirements.
Encourage, equip, and support volunteer leaders.
Manage Planning Center for Youth ministry, including schedules, service plans, and volunteer communications.
Coordinate hardware and technology needs directly with HR/IT through church requisition workflows.
Assist in planning and executing major ministry events, including camps, seasonal programming, and large-group gatherings.
Perform other duties as assigned and approved by supervising personnel, including the Lead Pastor, Church Administrator, or Personnel Committee.