STUDENT DIRECTOR

YM360 - Youth Ministry 360, Inc.; Dyer (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

YM360 - Youth Ministry 360, Inc. seeks a Faith Students Director to lead middle and high school ministries at Faith Church. You will shape a Christ-centered, welcoming environment and coordinate weekly programs while building relationships with students, families, and volunteers.

You will work with the Faith Students Central Team to align with church vision, recruit and train leaders, and mentor volunteers to foster spiritual growth and youth engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Ministry, Theology, Christian Education, Youth Ministry, or related field preferred.
• Experience working with middle and high school students in a ministry context.
• Strong biblical knowledge and ability to teach and apply truths to students.
• Ability to recruit, train, equip, and lead volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee weekly middle and high school student programming (teaching, worship, small groups, events).
• Implement curriculum with Faith Students team to support spiritual development.
• Partner with parents to equip them as primary spiritual influencers.
• Recruit, train, and mentor adult and student volunteers.
• Assist pastoral staff in guidance through faith commitment processes.
• Ensure compliance with Child Safety & Policies procedures.
• Communicate with Faith Highland staff and families.
• Develop annual ministry calendar with events and retreats.
• Attend school/community events to connect with students.
• Support weekend services and local ministry initiatives.

Skills

Ministry leadership

Student ministry

Volunteer recruitment

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Ministry/Theology/Youth Ministry or related field

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Job Details

The Faith Students Director will provide leadership in student ministry for middle school and high school students at their assigned Faith Church location. This role will help to ensure a Christ-centered, welcoming, and engaging environment that supports the spiritual growth and development of students and families. Key tasks include planning and executing weekly student programs, building relationships with students and families, and developing and equipping volunteer leaders. This role will work in close collaboration with the Faith Students Central Team, volunteers, students, and families to align with the church-wide vision and strategy and carry out day-to-day ministry with excellence and care.

This Leadership Will Come From

• A personal commitment to the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
• A mature faith and steadfast character.
• A reliance on the authority of Scripture and prayer.
• A sense of calling to an “equipping of the saints.”

The person in this position will live out their discipleship to Jesus Christ by working with the leadership of Faith Church to implement the vision of the church: “Restoring the World One Relationship at a Time.” They will strive to be living examples of our Staff Values of Humility and Integrity, desiring to build Relationships, willing to have Honest Conversations, and seizing opportunities to Develop personally and professionally.

Key Responsibilities And Duties

• Oversee all aspects of weekly middle and high school student programming, including teaching, worship, small groups, and fellowship activities at the assigned location
• Implement and adapt curriculum in collaboration with the Faith Students team to support spiritual development
• Intentionally and strategically partner with parents to equip them as primary spiritual influencers in their students’ lives
• Recruit, train, and support volunteers while identifying and mentoring both adult and student leaders who contribute to the effectiveness and growth of the student ministry at the location
• Assist the pastoral staff and elders in guiding students through the profession of faith process
• Ensure all student ministry activities follow Faith Church's Child Safety & Policies procedures
• Effectively communicate and be in relationship with Faith Highland staff, ministry families, church members, and Central teams.
• Collaborate with the Faith Students team to develop an annual ministry calendar that includes programs, retreats, mission trips, and parent engagement events, and be actively present at these events to support students and ministry goals
• Attend school and community events to support students and build relational presence beyond church walls
• Attend and support location-led events, church-wide activities, and local ministry initiativesAttend and be actively involved during weekend services, intentionally connecting with students to build relationships
• Plan and oversee retreats, camps, service projects, and mission trips
• Perform additional duties as assigned by location or ministry leadership

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities.

• Demonstrated experience in a ministry context, with experience working with middle and high school students and an understanding of effective student ministry practices.
• Strong biblical knowledge and theological understanding that aligns with the church’s beliefs and doctrine, with the ability to communicate and apply these truths effectively to students.
• Strong relational and communication skills with the ability to build authentic relationships with students, parents, and adult volunteers and foster a welcoming, safe, and Christ-centered environment.
• Ability to recruit, train, equip, and lead volunteers, while effectively planning and executing student ministry programs, events, and activities.
• Awareness of current cultural trends and challenges impacting students, with the ability to respond thoughtfully and appropriately within a ministry context.
• Exhibits a spirit of cooperation, teamwork, and a willingness to learn
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Committed to collaborative teamwork and embodying a servant leadership mindset
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the evolving needs of the ministry
• Proficient in computer skills, including experience with Google Workspace such as Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, and Google Drive, enabling efficient communication, collaboration, and document management

Education, Licenses, Registrations, Certificates

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Ministry, Theology, Christian Education, Youth Ministry, or a related field is strongly preferred.

Years Of Work Experience Preferred

3+

Availability Requirements

Regular weekly hours (as scheduled), with availability for evenings, weekend services, and major holidays, as needed.

$50,000-60,000