Position Summary:

The position of youth director is a part-time position. The ideal candidate must exhibit a personal and growing relationship with Christ, have a passion for youth, and a desire to help this congregation pursue our mission statement. He/she must display ability in key areas related to the position such as communication, teaching, mentoring, delegation, organization, thinking creatively, and asking for help. He/she will work under the direction of the elders and the senior minister and will work alongside the children’s director and other staff members.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cultivate mentoring relationships with our middle and high school students individually and in groups.
• Plan and lead weekly programming, especially on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings.
• Recruit and empower adult volunteers.
• Maintain meaningful relationships with members of the middle and high school youth group by attending school, music, or sports activities when able.
• Plan and implement, in conjunction with church leadership, quarterly events for middle and high school students. These should include a mix of fun activities, team building, and service projects in order to strengthen the bond among youth group members while deepening their relationship with God.
• Seek out ways to connect with other youth in our community and network with other local youth ministry professionals.
• Promote the ministries of local and regional youth organizations such as Camp ACC and the Tennessee Christian Teen Convention.
• Maintain a positive presence on social media and encourage our youth to do so as well. Engage students where they spend their time online while remembering to reflect the church’s mission.
• Seek out ways to nurture your personal spiritual walk by attending a small group or regular Bible study, being in the Word, using Christian resources to grow in your role, and seeking assistance when needed.

Interested applicants should contact James Shipley at (423) 341-8506 or at jmshipley@btes.tv with your name and “WHCC Youth Director” in the subject line.