Youth Pastor Job Description template and pdf with duties [2024]

Job summary 1

We are looking for a Youth Pastor. In consultation with the Pastor and appropriate committees, a Youth Pastor plans evaluates and coordinates all youth ministries. Provides leadership for the growth and direction of the youth group into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ through Bible teaching, mentorship, and life example.

Duties & Responsibilities 1

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Provide leadership and coordination for all youth ministries on Sunday, Wednesday, and any other youth volunteers
Care for, spend time with, and disciple students from grades 7th through 12th
Train, equip, and encourage all youth volunteers who will minister to and disciple other students
- Plan and direct youth fellowships, retreats, and mission trips, etc.
- Communicate effectively with parents about the ministry
- Actively make an effort to ensure the growth and health of the ministry

Requirements & Skills 1

Must have a strong and consistent personal relationship with Jesus Christ, have a passion for teaching and leading students with the ability to build and maintain meaningful relationships within the youth ministry and church
- Highly motivated to carry out the vision of the student ministry
- 1 year of experience as a youth pastor (Preferred)
- Must pass a background check

Job summary 2

The Youth Pastor is directly responsible to the Senior Pastor and will meet with him on a regularly scheduled basis.

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Requirements & Skills 2

Youth Ministry: 1 year (Preferred)

Job summary 3

To nurture students, from 6th grade through 12th grade, and their families, in the love and grace of Jesus Christ, and to co-work with a committed, gifted teacher and supervise them in humility and love. Supervised by: Education pastor / EM pastor.

Duties & Responsibilities 3

Recruit, train, and coordinate workers for Youth Ministry classes and events, worship services, and special programs.
Work cooperatively with all staff and teachers.
Provide oversight and planning for all aspects of Youth Ministry programming.
- Work as a team player with the rest of the pastors/staff at church.
- Assist Education Pastor and other staff in the Education department
- Share in the responsibility of ministerial responsibilities.

Requirements & Skills 3

Dependable - more reliable than spontaneous
People-oriented - enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
Adaptable/flexible - enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
Detail-oriented - would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
Achievement-oriented - enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
- Autonomous/Independent - enjoys working with little direction
- Innovative - prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity
- High stress tolerance - thrives in a high-pressure environment

Job summary 4

The Youth Pastor is responsible for the ministry, teaching, and outreach efforts for the Youth Group Ministry to see students walk with Jesus.

Duties & Responsibilities 4

Lead Sunday Services, Bible study, and activities.
- Provide discipleship training for students.
- Develop/maintain open lines of communication with students.
- Coordinate special spiritual events.

Requirements & Skills 4

Born again Christian with healthy spiritual life.
Currently enrolled student in an accredited seminary or candidate who will go to seminary (shortly).
Possess the gift of preaching and teaching.
Some teaching experience in Youth group.
Passionate for and talented in digital ministry.
- Possess leadership with organizational and time management skills.
- Collaborative and relational.
- Self-motivated and creative challenger.

Job summary 5

The Youth Pastor is responsible for ministry efforts with 6th-12th students—a strategic partnership with families that recognizes their key role in discipleship. This includes developing and managing volunteer leaders, teaching, planning, and programming geared toward the goal of transforming young lives into young adults that are close to Christ. The Youth Pastor will use their unique gifts and audience to help fulfill the vision of the Christian Church—to see people transformed and released by the love of Jesus.

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Requirements & Skills 5

Someone who works to connect the present reality to the future vision with clear next steps organizationally by overseeing volunteers and equipping them to do excellent youth ministry. A leader of leaders that set priorities, builds teams and designs programs, and systems to achieve our mission.
Someone who creates a gravitational pull toward discipleship and leadership development while keeping ministry in the hands of volunteers.
A co-laborer that establishes relational trust develops partnerships among team leaders, and models a disciple-making life—aligning all efforts to the mission.
Someone who, on occasion, can relay truth in both small class settings and in large Sunday gatherings.
This job is not for a quitter. Because we are called to love hurting and broken people, we should expect hurting and broken people's problems. It will be hard, so it requires a unique person that is up for the difficulties of ministry leadership. Youth ministry has seasons of odd and long hours, and this should be embraced as an expectation.
- Someone who loves to serve others for the larger sake of the Gospel. No task is beneath them and flexibility is embraced for the cause of the Gospel. They model for their team what sacrifice and hard work look like.
- Not only should this candidate love Jesus and His ministry fiercely but should reflect the truth that to live as a disciple of Jesus is to make disciples of Jesus!
- Experience in youth ministry leadership is preferred for this position. Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in ministry, or another related field, is also preferred. A Master’s work in Biblical studies is a plus. The successful individual must have a proven track record of effective leadership, judgment, and above-reproach character.

Job summary 6

The Youth Pastor will be someone who longs to see young people know the saving love of Jesus Christ, and who invests deeply in seeing that dream become a reality. The Youth Pastor will be a key leader, rallying a broad set of stakeholders and resources to ensure the youth in and around our community are invited into this Gospel story.

Duties & Responsibilities 6

The Youth Pastor will lead our youth to develop and own their faith and put into practice God’s call to love Him and love their neighbors.
- The Youth Pastor will be entirely hands-on spending the vast majority of their time out engaged with the youth in their context, from social media memes to Netflix to coaching soccer to chaperoning school dances.
- Seeks, practices, and promotes prayer as a priority, both personally and in the life of the youth and families.
- Actively applies the gospel to the issues of their everyday life; has a growing understanding of their core idols and areas for growth.

Requirements & Skills 6

Possess a calling and passion to disciple youth and families in the church.
Gifted in leadership, communicating vision, administration, relational ministry, and developing and equipping a leadership team.
Able to interpret, teach and apply scripture in a way that connects the gospel to everyday life issues.
- 5+ years of Youth Pastor experience, including leadership, teaching, discipleship, and pastoral care.
- Experienced with shaping an intergenerational, discipleship-based Youth Pastor, particularly in a post-Christian context.
- Experience relating to teens and their families from a wide variety of family and spiritual backgrounds.

Job summary 7

Build, maintain, and grow relationships with youth and parents, partnering with them in faith-based teaching and training; taking a newly formed youth ministry to the next level while maintaining a passionate, energetic, and dynamic ministry devoted to youth.

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Job summary 8

This position leads physical education classes with a Youth Pastor's heart. This individual will plan or follow the plan provided and implement instruction/activities in each class. Each class will motivate students to be active while promoting godly behavior.

Duties & Responsibilities 8

Plans physical education programs to promote the development of student's physical attributes, ensure student safety, provide details of expectations of the activity, and promote rules of respect.
Organize, lead, instruct, participate, and referee games and activities.
Research physical education activities and materials.
Report to the director on content and progress throughout the school season.
Build rapport with the principal/director of the school to keep them informed on progress.
- Provide a fun, safe learning environment.
- Uses appropriate classroom management techniques and manages the group while giving individual attention.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

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Job summary 9

The Youth Pastor reports to the Pastor for spiritual and ministry guidance. The Senior Pastor, in cooperation with the Council Executive Committee, develops annual goals and performs an annual evaluation of the Youth Pastor’s performance.

Duties & Responsibilities 9

With assistance from the Pastor and the Youth Support Committee, plan, develop, and implement all aspects of a balanced youth ministry in the areas of group building, worship, discipleship, mission, and outreach.
With assistance from the Pastor and Youth Support Committee, recruit volunteers who work with youth in all aspects of youth ministry and ensure adequate volunteer support and adult-to-youth ratios.
- Faithfully attend worship and participate in teaching rotation for the high school Sunday school.
- Communicate (with assistance from the Youth Support team) promptly and as effectively as possible using all available resources (email, website, bulletin, newsletter, etc.). Ensure communication with church staff and leadership, parents, and the congregation. Attendance at the weekly staff meeting on Monday morning is crucial for success in this area.
- Be available to youth in a variety of ways.

Requirements & Skills 9

Must be a faithful Christian
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, conflict management skills, and computer skills.
Must possess a proven ability to work effectively with youth, diverse individuals, and teams of volunteers.

Job summary 10

The Youth Pastor reports to and works with the Parish Executive Director, as well as, the Pastor, other employees, clergy, and key volunteers.

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Requirements & Skills 10

Three years of experience in youth ministry activities preferred and a Bachelor's Degree.
Completed the Master Catechist program.
Proven ability to speak and present in an inspiring manner.
Proven excellence in leadership and interpersonal skills, communications, and volunteer management.
- Experience with current audio, video, and live-streaming technologies in a worship setting.
- Experience utilizing websites and all general social media.
- Bilingual in Spanish is preferred but a willingness to learn is acceptable.

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