Assistant Youth Director

We are looking for a dynamic, creative, passionate and flexible individual to supplement our leadership team. The assistant youth director (20 hours per week) will work alongside our Youth Director. Email office@stlukeswatford.org for full job description

Responsibilities

You will be part of a team developing the spiritual life of young people from 11 - 18 years and also engaging and encouraging their families as they parent for faith. You will be creating spaces for young people to feel welcomed and valued including at Sunday groups; midweek gatherings and special events. You will be part of a team seeking to enable our young people to grow within the church, rooted in gospel teaching and in Christ. You will be creative and innovative in cultivating ministry with young people both within and outside the church.

Required skills

To have a strong Christian faith based on a good biblical understanding, as this is an Occupational Requirement for the post-holder in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 To support and hold to the vision and mission of St Luke's Church To take an active and prayerful role in the ministry of St Luke's To enable receipt of an enhanced full DBS report before appointment can be confirmed To have a heart for Jesus and young people To be committed to their own spiritual and emotional growth. To have a good understanding of safeguarding and risk management.

Other

To enjoy being with young people, listening to them, encouraging them, and pointing them towards Jesus. To bring creativity, energy, and joy to the work. To thrive as part of a team and enjoy drawing others in To be flexible, organised, and reliable, with an ability to delegate. - To be able to work independently, generating and running with new ideas.To be able To talk about Jesus naturally with those who don't yet know Him. To receive feedback with humility and be eager to learn. To adapt well when new opportunities or unexpected challenges arise. To have confidence engaging with parents, carers, and other community partners. To be able to help others feel safe, welcome, and at ease. To be confident with IT and the use of technology in their communications (eg Microsoft, Email, Canva and ChurchSuite) To have experience leading and teaching groups of young people in a fun, engaging and relevant way. There is a possibility of further training and career opportunities in Youth Ministry alongside this role. A successful candidate may well be offered a more senior role in the longer term. Our Youth Director is currently training as an ordinand at Ridley alongside his serving here at St Luke's.