General Information
Job Title:
Youth Leader Part-Time: Wellspring Presbyterian Church
Job Description:
Title: Youth Leader (Part-Time)
Purpose: To provide strong Christian leadership and grow, in maturity and number, our 6th-12th grade youth ministry. Lead in a manner allowing the Wellspring Youth Program to achieve its vision: To become a generation of disciples of Jesus, whose hearts are so captured by the Gospel that it becomes the motive, message, and mission of their lives.
Accountability: The Youth Leader reports to the Director of Ministries and aligns with direction from the Session.
Responsibilities:
- Be a role model and mentor, helping youth mature in their relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Establish and nurture positive relationships with youth and their parents.
- Ensure emotional and physical safety of our youth during meetings and activities.
- Ensure all youth events follow the guidelines of the Wellspring Child Protection Policy.
- Actively participate in the Youth Committee, designed to evaluate, support, and provide overall direction for the youth group.
- Participate in selecting appropriate curriculum(s) and games for our youth, coordinating with the Youth Committee.
- Plan and lead (with support team members) the youth group lessons and activities on Sunday nights and other times for special events as planned.
- Recruit, train, and support volunteer leaders; connect with our congregation for support.
- Integrate our youth group, where possible, with other churches, ministries, and community events as an outreach.
- Engage with our students and their friends outside of church events as appropriate, periodically attending events at schools and elsewhere.
- Develop and manage a yearly budget in conjunction with the Youth Committee.
- Develop timely communication to update youth members and parents about events, activities, and lesson summaries. Coordinate with the Youth Committee and assist where needed.
- Actively coordinate with other ministries to provide service opportunities for our youth, where possible, in church activities and worship.
- Facilitate youth discipleship through large group, small group, and one-on-one opportunities.
Position Qualifications:
Qualifications:
- Contagious faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and a hunger for God’s word
- Strong Bible knowledge
- Ability to listen patiently, speak clearly, and care deeply for the students, parents, and the Church
- Experience in leadership, preferably with youth
- Team player with all stakeholders of the program
- Integrity, leading a life reflecting grace, hope, humility, and humor
- Ability to participate in an active mentoring program with an assigned pastor or elder
- Understanding and support of the doctrine, mission, vision, and values of Wellspring Presbyterian Church: wellspringpres.org
Job Requirements and Remuneration:
- 15-20 hours per week (hourly rate – $18-$24) with potential to develop into a full-time salaried position with opportunities for growth and development
- Compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications
- Flexibility to combine work from home with on-site activities as approved by the Director of Ministries
- Successful results on background check
- Certification training in Child Safe Program to be completed after hiring
Application Deadline
03/10/2026
Job Type:
Part Time
Salary Range:
TBD
General Information
Church/Organization Name
Wellspring Presbyterian Church
Contact Name & Contact Info
Industry
Church
Denomination
Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church (ARP)
City, State
Daleville, VA
Description of Organization
Wellspring Presbyterian Church is located in Daleville, Virginia and is affiliated with the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. We believe that Wellspring exists to make disciples of Jesus whose hearts are so captured by the Gospel that it becomes the motive, message, and mission of their lives.
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