Covenant Seminary
Assistant Youth Director (Youth Boys)
Covenant Seminary, Huntsville, Alabama, United States, 35824
Religious | Presbyterian Church in AmericaThe Assistant Youth Director is a position for leadership, shepherding, and discipleship of the young men of our youth ministry. This position involves leading and training our youth ministry volunteers, developing relationships with the parents of Southwood, discipling our students, planning and coordinating youth events and retreats, and regularly praying for the students of High-Life, volunteers and the city of Huntsville.Requirements
Principal Job ResponsibilitiesBuilding discipleship relationships with studentsHelping lead our student leadership team (Crew)Teaching in various youth and church contexts (Sunday school, Youth group, etc)Partnering with and leading our adult volunteersPraying for students, parents, volunteers, Southwood, and our communityPlanning, organizing and executing youth events, retreats, service, outreach, mission trips, etc.Coordinating and leading small groups for studentsPersonal and Spiritual development in conjunction with the Youth and Families Pastor and other staffLeading and training Summer college internsQualities RequiredA growing relationship with Jesus Christ as personal Savior and LordA love for the various people of God in Christ’s churchCommitment to the gospel as well as practical disciplines and lifestyle that pursues ChristA heart for serving others and a teachable heartPassion for loving and caring for students, particularly a heart for guy’s discipleshipA desire to build unity and teamwork among the Youth staff and greater church staffA heart for prayer in all aspects of personal and professional lifeA personal desire for regular personal accountability with other menA teachable heart for consistently growing in their competencies of practical ministry skillsWilling to become a communing member of SouthwoodPursuing healthy relationships with the young men of the student ministry and the men who lead within the ministry will require off-hours meetings, attending student activities, etc.Teaching regularly, including Sunday School, Youth Group (High-Life and Jr. High-Life), training, etc., will also require participation in reading, evaluating, and choosing curriculum.Organizing Retreats for both High School and Middle School Students to engage in opportunities to get out of Huntsville and grow in their relationship with God.Meeting with the whole Youth Staff to grow through practical and spiritual training, as well as plan and work in collaborative ways to execute the mission of the youth ministry.Staff Meeting attendance: Weekly ministry staff meetings, Youth ministry team meetings, and as needed session meetings.Additional Note: This is a ministry leadership role that has potential for development and professional growth beyond just the things mentioned. We hope to support whoever fills this role to pursue personal and professional development through mentorship, networking, conferences, and ongoing training through seminary and other learning opportunities.
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Principal Job ResponsibilitiesBuilding discipleship relationships with studentsHelping lead our student leadership team (Crew)Teaching in various youth and church contexts (Sunday school, Youth group, etc)Partnering with and leading our adult volunteersPraying for students, parents, volunteers, Southwood, and our communityPlanning, organizing and executing youth events, retreats, service, outreach, mission trips, etc.Coordinating and leading small groups for studentsPersonal and Spiritual development in conjunction with the Youth and Families Pastor and other staffLeading and training Summer college internsQualities RequiredA growing relationship with Jesus Christ as personal Savior and LordA love for the various people of God in Christ’s churchCommitment to the gospel as well as practical disciplines and lifestyle that pursues ChristA heart for serving others and a teachable heartPassion for loving and caring for students, particularly a heart for guy’s discipleshipA desire to build unity and teamwork among the Youth staff and greater church staffA heart for prayer in all aspects of personal and professional lifeA personal desire for regular personal accountability with other menA teachable heart for consistently growing in their competencies of practical ministry skillsWilling to become a communing member of SouthwoodPursuing healthy relationships with the young men of the student ministry and the men who lead within the ministry will require off-hours meetings, attending student activities, etc.Teaching regularly, including Sunday School, Youth Group (High-Life and Jr. High-Life), training, etc., will also require participation in reading, evaluating, and choosing curriculum.Organizing Retreats for both High School and Middle School Students to engage in opportunities to get out of Huntsville and grow in their relationship with God.Meeting with the whole Youth Staff to grow through practical and spiritual training, as well as plan and work in collaborative ways to execute the mission of the youth ministry.Staff Meeting attendance: Weekly ministry staff meetings, Youth ministry team meetings, and as needed session meetings.Additional Note: This is a ministry leadership role that has potential for development and professional growth beyond just the things mentioned. We hope to support whoever fills this role to pursue personal and professional development through mentorship, networking, conferences, and ongoing training through seminary and other learning opportunities.
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