Overview

The Youth Director position provides ministry to the students (Grade 7-12) and their families of Stony Plain Alliance Church. This includes leadership, oversight and responsibility for the overall health of the SPACYOUTH volunteer team.

ROLE SPECIFICS

Wednesday Nights (5:30-9:30PM)

  • Physical setup for events (materials, resources, and physical space, etc.)
  • Pre-event meeting for leaders.
  • Primary teaching responsibility and point person for volunteer team.
  • Post-event cleanup and debrief.
  • Care and empowerment of SPACYOUTH leaders to operate in their giftings.

Sunday Mornings (9:30AM-2:30PM)

  • Student and leader engagement (meetings, touchpoints, conversations, etc.)
  • Monthly SPACYOUTH leader meeting post-service.
  • Serve monthly with the Grade 5/6 in AdventureKids.
  • Occasional involvement in Sunday gathering.
  • Assist in Plan-to-Protect training events.

Tuesday Morning Meetings (9AM-12PM)

  • All staff prayer (1h)
  • Ministry Team meeting (2h)

Preparation And Planning (variable)

  • Schedule, follow-up and communicate with volunteer team.
  • Prepare and plan Wednesday nights as per schedule (teaching, role assignments, purchase of supplies for activities and café, etc.)
  • Develop yearly schedule for ministry.
  • Responsible for setting and adjusting schedules for events.
  • Coordinate and execute communications with youth and parents.
  • Recruit, equip, and care for SPACYOUTH volunteers.
  • Develop and steward an annual SPACYOUTH ministry budget.

Pastoral Care (variable)

  • Prayer and care of students and families as needed.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Completion of an undergraduate ministry or theology degree an asset (but not required).
  • Ability to articulate a journey of surrender to Jesus and His Way.
  • Evidence of a Spirit-filled life.
  • Creativity and demonstrated leadership in developing age-appropriate programming.
  • Demonstrated ability to work well with various teams.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.

 

OTHER EXPECTATIONS

  • Become a member of Stony Plain Alliance Church
  • Committed to the Purpose and Values of the SPACYOUTH Team
  • Committed to the Staff Guiding Ways
  • Committed to and champion of our church vision: Fullness of Life for Everyone, by Practicing the Way of Jesus Together

To apply for this job email your details to wade@spaconline.com.

About Stony Plain Alliance Church

At Stony Plain Alliance Church, we believe that FULLNESS OF LIFE is for EVERYONE - that God is in the business of reconciling all things to Himself and that we are invited to be a part of His great redemption story. We participate in this story by practicing the way of Jesus together and being with him in his way of healing.