Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

SNAPSHOT:

Christ the Rock Community Church (CRCC) is looking for a collaborative, creative, and passionate Director of Youth Ministry, who is systems-minded and a team builder/developer.

Role - The Director of Youth Ministry will be responsible for overseeing all activities involving students in grades 6-12. This new leader will provide direct oversight to both middle and high school ministries and collaborate with the Youth Coordinator. The Director of Youth Ministry will work with staff and volunteer leaders to reach and disciple students.

Denomination - Non-Denominational

Church Attendance - 1000 weekly

Youth Attendance - 100-125 weekly

HISTORY & CURRENT

Christ the Rock Community Church (CRCC) began its journey many years ago as Christ the Rock Church and evolved into its current form in 1993. After holding services in a theater, a storefront, and a high school, CRCC finally built its current property in 2000. Since then, CRCC has thrived as a vibrant community of believers, always focused on its vision and mission to lead people into an ever-growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ in Cooper City and beyond.

Under the leadership of Senior Pastor Darrell M. Owens and a dedicated Board of Directors and staff, CRCC is renowned for its unfiltered and unapologetic proclamation of the Word of God. The church serves a diverse congregation from various cultures and backgrounds, offering traditional, contemporary, and modern-styled services that cater to multiple generations. By emphasizing the core foundational truths of the faith, CRCC has made a significant impact on the surrounding community and beyond.

The church offers three services on Sundays at 9:00am, 10:30am and 12:00pm and averages just under 1000 people in weekly attendance. Children's ministry is offered at all three services whereas Student Ministry is currently being offered at the latter two services.

It is evident that the people of CRCC emphasize the important of a relationship with God and relationships with people. Everything they do is for the purpose of helping those relationships thrive. When you are at CRCC, you will experience a welcoming environment, relevant teaching and dynamic music as they worship God through song, authentic people, and many opportunities to simply have fun!

YOUTH MINISTRY (AKA "SHIFT")

Number of Students: 100-125 Middle and High School Students (weekly). Approximately 70-80 at the 10:30am service and 20-30 at the Noon service.

Number of Volunteers: Approximately 20

Schedule (Monthly Rhythm on Sundays):

• Week one: Large Group teaching
• Week two: Short teaching and breakouts (divided primarily by grade level)
• Week three: Family Gathering (everyone in "Big Church" (student ministry typically sits together
• Week four: Short teaching and breakouts

Events: There are special events/outreaches that take place about once every 6-8 weeks throughout the calendar year (i.e. field day, bowling, etc.)

Curriculum: The Youth Director has typically designed/developed the scope and sequence of the teaching, currently they are loosely oriented around " Studies on the Go. "

Staff: The Youth Director will also oversee and partner with the other paid youth staff, including the Youth Coordinator.

Mission: Christ the Rock Community Church's mission in the youth ministry is for students to grow in their personal relationship with Jesus Christ. This mission is pursued through the guidance of the Holy Spirit in inspired teachings, fellowship, small group assemblies, special event gatherings, and worship. The goal is to inspire students to live lives filled with Christs love and direction.

CHALLENGE & OPPORTUNITY

DRIVE AND WILLING TO TRY

Staff at Christ the Rock Community Church (CRCC) need to have a roll up your sleeves and make it happen mindset. The Youth Director, after taking time to assess, will need to try new strategies to reach more people. CRCC is a place that is optimistic, confident, and creative in its ministry approach, and these characteristics should be reflected in the Youth Ministry.

The new staff member should have a strong work ethic that matches the drive and pace of the rest of the CRCC team.

COLLABORATIVE, FUN & HEALTHY

As the Youth Director, this role will serve alongside the Youth Coordinator and other support staff to effectively reach students. CRCC staff values collaboration, not only among the Youth team but with all staff and departments. This is a team that supports each other; silos do not work. There will be great communication and teamwork with the Children's Ministry team to ensure a seamless handoff between a thriving kids ministry and a growing youth ministry.

The team at CRCC also emphasizes doing life together and prioritizing one's own family.

SOLID FOUNDATION BUT READY FOR STRATEGIC CHANGES

The new Youth Director will have the opportunity to build upon a solid foundation. The previous Director was in the role for five years, leaving behind a healthy ministry that, however, has lacked "the it factor" for quite some time and has operated with a status-quo mindset.

This new leader will have ample opportunity to assess and reimagine what the ministry can look like. If the new leader is gifted with strategy or ideation, the sky will be the limit. If they are administrative and thoughtful, there is much low-hanging fruit. If the new Director is relational at the core, opportunities to build community are limitless.

SCALABLE VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP

As CRCC Youth has a great opportunity to grow with a new leader, it is imperative that the new Director continues to develop a ministry structure that is scalable to grow with the church. This growth primarily happens through the recruitment, training, and sustaining of the leadership team. CRCC has a strong group of about 20 volunteers who seek to be equipped with effective tools and methods to meet students where they are, partner with parents through the teen years, and equip students to love Jesus and others well.

JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY: The Youth Ministry Director for CRCC has the responsibility of teaming with families in bringing up youth in the Christian faith; this is a vital ministry in the church. The Youth Ministry Director establishes and oversees an effective youth ministry to the church and works to provide an outreach to the youth of the community as well as other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned

Leadership

Coordinate ideas into a plan to provide ministries to youth.

Recruit and retain a willing and enthusiastic team of staff and volunteers.

Study and understand the spiritual and developmental needs of youth within the church.

Lead youth programs and ministries.

Represent the youth and bring their needs and concerns before the churchs pastoral

leadership and the congregation.

Work with the Associate Pastor to determine short-term and long-term goals for the

churchs Youth Ministry.

Remain current on trends, teaching methods, materials, room design, promotional ideas, administrative methods, and implement these as appropriate.

Direct (or delegate direction of) related youth ministries, such as conferences, midweek programs, Christmas service, Easter weekend and special events.

Operations

Manage the follow-up process on all interest in serving as a volunteer

Provide departmental training and support for volunteers in the youth ministry.

Mentor and develop other potential leaders for various aspects of ministry to youth.

Meet with staff and key volunteers for prayer, encouragement, planning accountability and team-building opportunities on a biweekly basis.

Ensure that the churchs ministries for youth run smoothly and with excellence.

Develop and maintain appropriate safety and security guidelines for youth ministry programs, including criminal background checks for volunteers and implementing training on youth protection, and other procedures to ensure the safety and security of youth participating in the churchs ministries.

Support the involvement of staff and volunteers in the discipleship groups of the church.

Administration

Maintain volunteer data in the Church Management System (Fellowship One)

Oversee adherence to church policies and procedures for all volunteers

Prepare and administrate the annual youth ministry budget.

Assess and recommend and/or purchase curriculum for youth ministry programs.

Attend all staff meetings, church activities/services and leadership meetings.

Oversee the organization and selection of small group activities for the youth ministry.

Oversee the volunteer overview process and personally interview all applicants for youth ministry prior to placing them.

Coordinate and conduct quarterly leadership meetings.

Meet regularly with the Associate Pastor to apprise on status of the ministry.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES: None

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Build a team of volunteers and develop a staff structure to meet the needs of connecting people with opportunities to serve.

QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: Completion of college preferred. High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required; with a minimum of three years experience in related field.

Communication/Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general documents. Ability to write reports for data entered.

Mathematical Skills : Ability to perform detailed work with numerical data and to make basic arithmetic computations rapidly and accurately.

Reasoning and Analysis Ability : Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form with attention to details.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Build Relationship: Ability to relate to people in an open, friendly, accepting manner; can show sincere interest in others and their concerns; capable of initiating and developing relationships with others as a key priority as part of their ministry.

Collaborative Relationships: Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with team members, internal partners, and external parties. Knows how to seek and encourage collaboration. Can work effectively with people outside formal authority to accomplish goals seeking win-win alternatives. Shares spiritual growth with others to reach best Christ-like solution. Can represent ministry interests while being fair to other groups. Has the ability to recognize when relationships are unproductive and take action to improve them.

Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to work under pressure and ability to make decisions according to established guidelines. Computer literacy in word processing and spreadsheets is required. Must be able to use Microsoft Word, web-based ministry related software, Outlook, Excel, and proficiently type at an acceptable manner.

Ministry: Ability to identify the needs of others and precepts through effective verbal and listening techniques.

CUSTOMER SERVICE : Handles staff, volunteers, visitors, congregants and vendors inquiries in a positive, friendly, helpful and knowledgeable manner, remembering God as their primary focus. Represents CRCC professionally at every contact with staff, congregants and vendors.

ATTENDANCE: Must be able to report to work consistently. Must be able to maintain an attendance record in compliance with CRCC policies and procedures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is also required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is a typical climate-controlled Church environment and the noise is usually moderate.

SAFETY : Uses common sense to perform job functions in a safe manner.

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