Youth Director Imago Dei Church

OverviewTITLE: Youth Director TYPE OF POSITION: Full time (40 hours) or Part time (20–25 hours)The Youth Director shepherds students to behold Jesus, become like Him, and display His glory in their unique season of life. This leader builds a Christ-centered, fun, and spiritually formative environment for junior high and high school students while equipping leaders and parents to do the same. Whether part-time or full-time, this role prioritizes relational ministry and gospel formation. It requires a deep love for students, a passion for discipleship, an evangelistic gifting, and a desire to raise up the next generation of leaders in the church. Responsibilities Weekly Youth Gatherings: Plan and lead youth group gatherings that are relational, relevant, and rooted in Scripture; teach the Bible in a way that is engaging, theologically rich, and applicable; create rhythms for worship, prayer, discipleship, and student leadership. Student Discipleship: Build relationships with students through presence, mentoring, and follow-up; create opportunities for students to serve, grow, and lead; develop a strategy to shepherd students into greater maturity in Christ. Parent Partnership: Communicate regularly and meaningfully with parents; equip and partner with parents to disciple their kids. Leader Development: Recruit, train, and care for a team of youth leaders; foster a culture of shared leadership, spiritual growth, and safety; provide direction and support for youth leaders on Sundays and during events. Events & Integration: Plan and lead events, retreats, and service projects; help students and their families integrate into the larger church body through Sunday gatherings, serve teams, and gospel communities. General Pastoral Leadership (Full-time only): Preach and teach occasionally in broader church contexts; collaborate with pastoral team on strategy, care, and discipleship pathways. Personal Development: Meet with key leaders inside and outside of Imago Dei for development and growth; read and write about discipleship, life with Jesus, student ministry, leadership, etc.; care for your soul. Note: Part-time roles will focus primarily on student discipleship, leader development, and youth gatherings, with full-time roles expanding to include more pastoral and strategic responsibilities across the church. Hours & Pay: Full-time Youth Director: 40 hours, $23-28/hour; Part-time Youth Director: 20-25 hours, $20-23/hour. Job Description Download available upon request. Contact email address: #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17