Youth Director
Our Mission
Becoming living proof of God’s love, one person at a time.
Position Summary
The Youth Director leads Christ Church’s ministry with middle and high school students, helping them grow in faith through discipleship, relationships, worship, service, and leadership development. Rooted in Christ Church’s mission, this role creates a welcoming environment where students are known, valued, and encouraged to follow Jesus.
The Youth Director also partners with families, volunteers, staff, and the congregation to build a vibrant ministry that nurtures students and supports their faith journey into young adulthood.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead a Christ-centered youth ministry that encourages spiritual growth through worship, Scripture, prayer, service, and community
- Build meaningful relationships with students, families and volunteers and provide spiritual encouragement and support
- Coordinate Confirmation and other key faith milestones in partnership with the Intergenerational Pastor of Discipleship
- Plan and lead weekly gatherings, special events, retreats, mission trips, and service opportunities
- Develop student leaders
- Foster a welcoming and inclusive culture where every student feels they belong
- Recruit, train and support a team of adult volunteers
- Collaborate with children’s ministry, worship, music, and other church leaders to strengthen discipleship pathways and transitions between age groups
- Manage the youth ministry budget, calendar, and ministry records.
Qualifications & Requirements
- A growing Christian faith and commitment to Jesus Christ that is intertwined with Wesleyan United Methodist theology and practices
- Full-time role to include Wednesday evenings, Sunday mornings and Sunday evenings
- Experience in student ministry, education, or related leadership preferred
- Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills and the ability to engage and converse with both youth and their parents
- Compliance with Safe Sanctuary policies and church procedures
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
Jobs at Christ Church School
Position Title: Substitute Teacher | Christ Church School
For more information or questions related to the position, please contact the school at (502) 897-3657.
Substitute Teachers: Ages Infant-Kindergarten
Substitute teachers are responsible for assisting the regular teacher in managing the classroom environment at Christ Church School in the absence of the second regular classroom teacher. He or she will promote a loving, nurturing, and inclusive Christian community through daily interactions with staff and families while helping to teach lessons that meet the children’s academic, emotional, social and spiritual needs.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist with developmentally appropriate lessons as directed by the lead teacher
- Create a comfortable and secure environment by upholding the established classroom limits, routines and structure
- Assist in meeting the age-appropriate needs of the children in the classroom (feeding, diapering, toileting, etc)
- Model and encourage positive social skills
- Maintain professional conduct, appearance, and attitude
- Complete 15 hours(paid) of state approved Professional Development each year
Education/Experience
- High School Diploma or GED
- Experience in early childhood education or a related setting or other relevant experience
Physical Requirements
- Ability to navigate stairs
- Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds
Hourly Rate
$17.50