Student Ministry Director

Covenant Seminary; Florida; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Westtown Church (PCA) in Tampa, FL is seeking a full-time Student Ministry Director to shepherd and disciple our high school students (grades 9–12) and partner with families and volunteers. The role includes teaching, building a discipleship pathway, and coordinating weekly gatherings, camps, and outreach.

Candidates should articulate a credible faith, align with Westminster Standards, and be prepared for background checks.

Qualifications

• Credible profession of faith in Jesus Christ and a growing walk with Him.
• Willingness to serve under the PCA Book of Church Order.
• Love for teenagers and ability to teach the Bible clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead and teach the weekly high school gathering and Sunday School with Scripture.
• Build a discipleship pathway for grades 9–12 with small groups.
• Partner with parents and keep families informed.
• Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers and ensure child-protection policies.
• Plan camps, retreats, service projects, missions and outreach events.
• Manage the student ministry calendar, communications, registration and budget.
• Attend staff meetings and report to the Session as requested.
• Take part faithfully in Lord's Day worship and church life.

Skills

Love for teenagers

Bible teaching

Communication

Discipleship planning

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Seminary coursework or RUF internship

Job description

Westtown Church (PCA), Tampa, FL, is seeking a full-time Student Ministry Director. We are also open to a young man preparing for or attending seminary who needs to split his time. Compensation is commensurate with experience. Open until filled.

Reports to: Jonathan Trousdale, under the oversight of the Session. Works with the Assistant Youth Director, children's ministry, parents, and volunteer leaders.

Purpose:

To shepherd the covenant youth of Westtown Church (grades 9–12) and their families, and to reach students in northwest Tampa with the gospel of grace, so that they grow to own their faith in Christ and become faithful members of His church.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and teach the weekly high school gathering (Sunday evening) and high school Sunday School, teaching Scripture faithfully and in agreement with the Westminster Confession of Faith and Catechisms.
• Build a discipleship pathway from 9th through 12th grade, including small groups and preparing students for communicant membership with the Session.
• Partner with parents as the ones primarily responsible for discipling their children, and keep families regularly informed.
• Recruit, train, and supervise adult volunteers and the Assistant Youth Director, and make sure all child-protection policies are followed.
• Plan camps, retreats, service projects, missions, and outreach events, and welcome students from outside the church.
• Manage the student ministry calendar, communications, registration, and budget.
• Attend staff meetings, meet regularly with the supervising pastor, and report to the Session as requested.
• Take part faithfully in Lord's Day worship and the life of the congregation, along with other duties as assigned.

We have a large outreach component to our youth group.

Qualifications:

• A credible profession of faith in Jesus Christ, a growing walk with Him, and a life consistent with 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 2.
• Westminster Standards as containing the system of doctrine taught in Scripture, willingness to serve under the PCA Book of Church Order, and willingness to become a member of Westtown Church.
• A demonstrated love for teenagers and the ability to teach the Bible clearly to them.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required. Seminary coursework or RUF internship experience a plus.
• Organized, collaborative, and a good communicator with parents and volunteers.
• Must pass a criminal background check and complete abuse-prevention training before starting.