Director of Middle School Ministry

ACCOUNTABLE TO : Director of Youth Ministry

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PURPOSE : To oversee a program for those in middle school, where the goal is to move these students toward becoming disciples of Christ.

STATUS : Exempt; Full-Time

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Administration :

• Working, communicating, reporting, and planning with youth team specifically and staff team generally.
• Planning specifically the curriculum and teaching components for middle school programs.
• Participating and leading meetings with Program Directors, Youth staff, discipleship staff, youth council, and discipleship council.
• Communicating with the leaders of the middle school programs on a regular basis, encouraging, coaching, resourcing, praying, and loving them.
• Communicating with the parents of the middle schoolers on a regular basis.
• Carrying out other duties / tasks as may be assigned by supervisor in accordance with youth program requirements, directives, initiatives, etc.
• Serving as the principal creator, planner, and leader in all middle school programs as well as developing current and prospective leaders for middle school ministry.
• Planning programs such as Sunday morning, small groups, outreach events, and Confirmation.
• Coordinating annual events : Confirmation Retreat, mission trip, summer camp.
• Training and nurturing current leaders as well as seeking out new leaders throughout the year.
• Serving as the co-leader in combined MS and HS youth programs / events like Fall Kick-Off, Fall Retreat, eXtreme Retreat, and mission projects.
• Assisting in certain church-wide programs and events such as Community Fall Fest, Advent and Lenten programs, church-wide mission events, and Vacation Bible School.
• Collaborating closely with other functions of the church that overlap with youth ministry.

Relational Ministry :

• Spending quality time with students and their families outside of church programs on a weekly basis, with specific attention to those on the fringe or those who have become inactive.
• Leading at least one small group.
• Leading the middle school leadership team.
• Spending time with the middle school leaders outside of church programs on a bi-monthly basis for encouragement, equipping, praying, and nurturing them.
• Investing in the students’ community through volunteering.
• Building relationships with other student-based ministries in the area.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The Middle School Director should exhibit the following :

• Strong and growing faith in Jesus Christ and knowledge of the Scriptures.
• Love for and ability to teach students as well as passion and ability to help students grow in faith and knowledge.
• Ability to earn trust and respect of parents as well as offer them support.
• Interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and the ability to handle several tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to befriend, recruit and nurture teachers and leaders.
• Ability to use social media and technology as a tool for connection.
• Support the mission and vision of Roswell Presbyterian Church and possess the ability to offer tactical implementation of the church’s strategic goals.
• A commitment to the Reformed tradition.

Requirements

• Ability to lift 100 lbs and move youth supplies and equipment when needed.
• Must pass a background check, including a clean driving record.
• Must pass a drug screen.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in youth work and possessing a bachelor’s degree is preferred.

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