Youth Worker - Job Description
(taken from http://www.thesource4ym.com)

Job Title:  Youth Worker
Reports to: Senior Pastor
Measurable Criteria:

• Agreement with our church’s vision, goals and statement of faith
• At least a Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year college or university (some Bible college or Seminary desired)
• At least three years youth ministry experience in a growing youth ministry
• Experience managing others

Observable Qualifications:

• A strong walk with God through a growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• Teachable, with a desire to grow in their faith and abilities
• A self starter—highly motivated
• Has a passion for youth ministry
• Understands youth culture today
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• A good role model
• Team player with effective relational skills (works well with others)

Job Description:

1. Set the vision for the youth ministry with a plan to carry it out
   • Create a Biblical purpose statement for the youth group including at least these three elements: evangelism, spiritual growth (which includes fellowship, worship and Biblical teaching), and student leadership
   • Teach the vision and purpose statement to all volunteers, staff, and student leaders
2. Develop and lead programs according to the vision and purpose of the youth ministry
   • Create outreach programs, activities and events (evangelism)
   • Plan spiritual growth programs, activities and events that include opportunities for kids to worship, fellowship with each other, learn Biblical truths and apply them to their lives (spiritual growth)
   • Plan programs, activities or events, developing students who want to reach out and serve others, impacting them with the love of Christ (student leadership)
3. Recruit and train volunteer leaders to help you with your purpose
   • Every student should know an adult who is praying, caring and investing in their lives
   • Meet regularly with your volunteers and staff
   • Build into your team with consistent training and equipping
   • Provide annual training events or conferences for your team
4. Build and maintain relationships with kids both churched and unchurched
   • Meet regularly with kids from the youth group
   • Befriend several unchurched kids with no strings attached
   • Seek out opportunities to “hang out” with kids on campus, at sports events, or in the community
5. Build and maintain quality relationships with parents
   • Clearly share your vision with parents so they understand the purpose of the youth ministry
   • Create avenues of consistent contact with parents (regular e-newsletters, annual parent meetings, etc.)
   • Become aware of the needs of the parents
6. Network with other youth workers in the community
   • Initiate contact with other youth workers to pray for the community
   • Meet regularly with other youth workers, encouraging each other, sharing ideas and experiences
   • Program or attend area events with other youth ministries annually
7. Set and oversee the youth ministry budget
   • Set a budget that reflects the values in your vision and purpose
   • Be prudent with finances, sticking with the budget you set
8. Involve students in the ministry of the church as a whole, supporting and participating in the church’s vision, worship services, and activities
9. Attend weekly church staff meeting
10. Provide a weekly report to the senior pastor of your goals, accomplishments, prayers and praises