High School Coordinator/Director Pennington Park Church

Summary

The primary purpose of the High School Coordinator/Director role is to help lead and support the Students ministry alongside our Intermediate Coordinator/Director, under the leadership of the Pastor of Students. The High School Coordinator/Director will oversee all facets of 9th-12th grade programming at Pennington Park church and will report directly to the Pastor of Students Ministries.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 2+ years of applicable Students ministry experience

Necessary Skills and Abilities

• Spiritual Leadership and Influence
  • Has a strong personal walk with Christ, demonstrated by a pursuit of holiness and competent handling of God’s word.
  • Demonstrates the ability to effectively lead parents, volunteers, and students.
  • Builds trust and credibility with a wide range of individuals and personalities.
  • Demonstrated excellence in discipling others.
  • Aligns all responsibilities with the mission and vision of the ministry and the church.
• Communication Skills
  • Communicates clearly and effectively in both verbal and written forms.
  • Engages diverse audiences with clarity, warmth, and purpose.
  • Ability to properly handle God’s word and effectively teach large groups of students for 20-30 minutes at a time.
• Organization and Execution
  • Plans, organizes, and executes events and initiatives with excellence.
  • Demonstrates strong organizational skills and consistent follow-through.
  • Effectively manages multiple responsibilities and priorities.
  • Uses time wisely, plans ahead, and meets deadlines consistently.
• Character and Integrity
  • Exercises a high level of discretion and confidentiality with sensitive information.
  • Demonstrates integrity, dependability, and sound judgment rooted in God’s word in all areas of responsibility.
  • Leads with confidence, humility, and a servant-hearted mindset.
  • Deals with conflict maturely and winsomely with a focus on finding and maintaining unity in Christ.
• Adaptability and Initiative
  • Remains flexible and adaptable in a dynamic ministry environment.
  • Takes initiative as a self-starter, proactively identifying and solving problems.

Essential Job Functions

• Ministry Programming & Events
  • Assist in planning, organizing, and executing all regular Students Ministry programming.
  • Assist in planning and leading whole-ministry retreats, mission trips, and special events with a high level of excellence.
  • Assist in creating engaging environments for students that balance fun, depth, and authenticity.
• Teaching & Discipleship
  • Regularly teach and communicate at various Students Ministry gatherings.
  • Build meaningful relationships with students to support their spiritual growth and discipleship.
  • Maintain and develop our gospel-centered, Bible-driven discipleship pathway.
• Curriculum Development
  • Assist in the planning, development, and implementation of various curriculums aligned with the vision of the Students Ministry.
• Volunteer Leadership & Development
  • Assist in recruiting, training, and developing adult leaders to effectively serve within the Students Ministry.
  • Provide ongoing support, encouragement, and leadership to volunteer teams across the entire Students Ministry.
  • Craft clear role descriptions/areas of focus for leaders each semester.
  • Enforce safety protocols and child protection compliance (such as the Rule of 3).
• Parent Partnership
  • Assist in equipping and supporting parents to actively engage in their student’s spiritual development.
  • Help foster strong communication and partnership between the church and families.
• Systems & Structures
  • Assist in the maintenance of the student database and attendance tracking.
  • Support the follow-up process for guests or disengaged students.
  • Help manage the overall ministry budget.
  • Work alongside the Intermediate Coordinator/Director to ensure a smooth transition for students, parents, and leaders between the Middle School and High School programs.
• Ministry Excellence & Vision Alignment
  • Contribute to driving the Students Ministry toward excellence across all areas.
  • Ensure all responsibilities align with and support the overall mission and vision of the church.
  • Help to define the vision and future direction of the Students Ministry.

• Ministry Programming & Events
  • Lead in planning, organizing, and executing regular High School Ministry programming.
  • Lead in planning, organizing, and executing special events, vision trips, and activities for the High School program in conjunction with the Pastor of Students and the Intermediate Coordinator.
  • Partner with the Pastor of Students and the Pastor of Discipleship to facilitate successful transition of students from High School to Adult Discipleship.
  • Lead in developing, launching, and executing a “Launch” style program to ensure that graduates are sent off well.
  • Lead in planning Senior Sunday and other “milestone” events.
• Teaching & Discipleship
  • Be the chief voice in the High School large-group teaching setting.
  • Lead in developing an annual teaching schedule for the High School program.
  • Lead in recruiting, training, and developing a volunteer Teaching Team for the High School program.
• Curriculum Development
  • Lead in developing and producing curriculum for the High School program in conjunction with the Pastor of Students and the Intermediate Coordinator.
• Volunteer Leadership & Development
  • Lead in recruiting, training, and developing adult leaders for the High School program in conjunction with the Pastor of Students and the Intermediate Coordinator.
  • Enforce safety protocols and child protection compliance (such as the Rule of 3).
• Parent Partnership
  • Lead in equipping and supporting parents within the High School program.
  • Lead in shepherding parents of High School students as issues arise, in conjunction with the Pastor of Students.
  • Lead in creating and implementing a communication plan for between the High School ministry and parents.
• Systems & Structures
  • Lead in developing the annual budget for the High School ministry, in partnership with the Pastor of Students.
  • Manage the High School budget throughout the year.
  • Oversee the High School students database and attendance tracking system.
  • Oversee all check-in and new guest follow-up procedures for the High School program.
• Ministry Excellence, & Vision Alignment
  • Ensure that the High School ministry is remaining aligned with the overarching Students Ministry and Pennington Park visions, goals, and values.
  • Be the lead relationship builder within the High School program.
  • Drive the High School ministry towards excellence across all facets.

Anticipated Time Commitment

• 40-50 hours per week
• Many events occur on evenings and weekends
• Full-time, salaried position with benefits