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Position Title: High School Director

Reports To:    Executive Pastor

Effective Date:  Target start date - January 1, 2025

Status:  Full-Time (40 hours per week)

PTO :  18 days + holidays

SUMMARY

The High School Director will provide vision, energy, oversight, and daily direction to all aspects of LPC High School Youth Ministry — from ninth through twelfth grade.  The High School Youth Director will partner with the Middle School Youth Director, staff, elders and key leaders to implement the vision for LPC High School Youth Ministry and establish the values that will shape the future of ministry to youth/families at Leawood Presbyterian Church.  They will provide the atmosphere, training, and resources that will enable parents to be the primary spiritual leaders of their high school aged student(s).  Most of all, the High School Youth Director will champion the vision for high school students and families and develop and implement comprehensive ministry programs of care, evangelism, spiritual growth, and service to enable high school students and families will come to KNOW God, GROW in the likeness of Christ, SHOW God’s glory and GO make disciples.

Additionally, the High School Youth Director will participate in a support capacity on the Middle School Youth Ministry Team in partnership with the Middle School Youth Director (most likely through shared teaching on Sunday mornings), will create a relational bridge for eighth grade students and former LPC students when they go away to college, and have shepherding care responsibilities for either all male or all female students at Leawood Presbyterian Church (6th grade - 12th grade).

PRIMARY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Outreach - Spend time at local High School events, meeting students, building relationships, & taking an interest in the lives of high school students & in the LPC Community. Based on this responsibility, there are times where events will be at nights/weekends. 
  • Discipleship - Recruit small group leaders who will invest in building a network of age-appropriate Life Groups where high school students can explore Christian faith and grow into mature followers of Jesus together. Small group leaders may be parents, college aged or high school aged youth. 
  • High School Gathering - Collaboratively lead the weekly Sunday High School Youth Ministry, creating a fun & spiritually meaningful environment for students.  Work towards developing a culture of worship by integrating a student led worship team.  *Note - LPC utilizes the Orange Strategy to guide content for all next generation ministries to maintain our scope & cycle.
  • Monthly Events - Plan, organize, communicate, and pull off engaging events / trips as catalysts for relationships, a chance to invite new people, and as opportunities to share Christ.
  • Leadership Development - Recruit, Train, & Develop leaders to reach & disciple students, including leading LPC’s summer internship program.
  • Parent Development - Establish a strong Parents Council to help to teach & encourage parents to be involved in the spiritual growth of their students. Utilize the Parent Cue App.
  • College Connection - Maintain relationships with students after they graduate from LPC youth ministries, and keep them regularly engaged in the life of LPC as much as possible
  • Shepherd - Lead the group of 9th -12th on for High School ministry, and provide shepherding leadership for all young men or young women from 6th-12th grade.
  • College Intern Program - Develop a formal college intern program to support LPC during summer events and help support the development of the next generation of ministry leaders

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Committed follower of Jesus Christ.  Committed to live by the teachings and principles of Scripture.  Involved in Sunday worship, a life group and an active devotional life.
  • Support, communicate, and live the Vision, Mission, and Values of  LPC. 
  • Goal-Oriented.  Skilled in writing up trimester goals, ensuring these are implemented through discipleship programs & events.  
  • Ministry experience that includes working closely with high school aged students & families.
  • Proven leadership and management skills.  Organizational skills for growing, mobilizing, and maintaining a strong and effective team and program.
  • Strong relational and team building skills.  Works well in a team setting.
  • Experience forming broad support teams with adults.
  • Creative, highly motivated, proactive and innovative.
  • Strong communication skills including a robust use of technology and social media to reach kids “where they are”.
  • Be a Member of LPC, & adherence to the core biblical doctrines of the Reformed tradition.

REQUIREMENTS & EXPECTATIONS

 

  • Experience - Passion for relational ministry with high school students required, staff or volunteer youth ministry experience preferred.
  • Education - Have or be working towards a Bachelor’s degree from an approved & accredited program.
  • Staff - Attend weekly staff meetings & weekly Student Ministry meetings (team meeting/ one-on-one) led by Executive Pastor.  Maintain regular office hours, particularly on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays.  Availability & flexibility  for ministry evenings & weekends.
  • Character - Constructive attitude, genuine humility, spiritual vitality, and teachable character. Lives out the LPC Staff Core Values.
  • Competence - Resilient flexibility, connections focused, results driven, & God-honoring excellence.
  • Chemistry - Relationally intelligent, works collaboratively, and shared commitment to the vision & mission of LPC.

 

POSITION SUCCESS METRICS

 

  • Contacts Per Week – 5 contacts a week, with at least 3 with students, and at least 1 with a volunteer.  Expectation is to be at schools, activities and where kids are. Goal is to know 100 HS students.
  • Active participant in the ministry of LPC, including attendance at all High School events.
  • Lead a weekly Life Group with High School students and invest in student leaders among highschoolers.
  • Lead High School leadership team – 6-8+ High School adult leaders with a goal to include additional developing student leaders as well.
  • Co-Lead Parent Counsel – Co-Lead with  MS Director and Elder of Next Gen & facilitate quarterly Parent Council meeting.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • An active participant in the ministry of LPC, including participation in a Life Group.
  • An ability to recognize and maintain confidentiality.
  • Demonstrated Christ-centered behavior by treating people with dignity, respect, and compassion.
  • Attendance at all mandatory meetings and events, including Sunday services like Easter and Christmas, unless special permission is given.
  • Computer literate, including web-site & social media platforms.
  • Must be able to lift 25+ pounds and get up and down off the ground without too much discomfort.
  • This position may require occasional travel, overnights, and flexible schedule to respond to ministry needs or training opportunities.

 

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list of all job duties and responsibilities.