The Coordinator of Youth Ministry is responsible for overseeing all aspects Life Teen and Edge. The Coordinator must be well-formed in the theology and spiritualities of the Catholic faith and be comfortable sharing his/her faith with others. The Coordinator must have a mature personal spiritual life that is grounded in prayer, frequent reception of the Sacraments, an openness to the Holy Spirit and personal moral behavior that would serve as a strong example to the teens. The Coordinator must understand the processes of conversion and catechesis and be convinced that the primary aim of Life Teen/Edge Ministry is to bring youth into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ that integrates them into the life of communion in the Church. The Coordinator will ensure the ministry maintains a standard of excellence in discipleship making and that it continues to advance the mission of St. Timothy. The position is supported & supervised by the Director of Discipleship and works collaboratively with the Administrative Assistant to the Department of Discipleship regarding logistics and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, coordinate and foster a comprehensive discipleship-based semester curriculum for EDGE & Life Teen that includes weekly gatherings, semester retreats, service outreach, and social events.\
• Plan and execute logistics for retreats, trips and activities in collaboration with department support staff
• Communicate with youth and parents regarding youth ministry curriculum, trips, expectations, etc.
• Create and promote programs in a way that continually invites new youth to participate in EDGE & Life Teen
• Coordinate, recruit, screen, form, support and evaluate volunteers/core teams for EDGE & Life Teen
• Work collaboratively with appropriate staff and volunteers to bridge programs (CGS to EDGE, EDGE to Life Teen)
• Participate in and support Diocesan & Life Teen Youth Ministry Programs and Training Opportunities
• Provide timely, relevant information for weekly bulletin and maintain Youth page on parish website
• Attend staff meetings as required
• Work cooperatively with St. Timothy Parish and School Staff
• Implement, promote and enforce mandatory Diocesan Safe Environment requirement(s) for volunteers and youth
• Participate in Diocesan & Parish Safe Environment Training
• Adhere to personnel practices of the Diocese of Phoenix and applicable parish policies and procedures
• Perform any task deemed necessary by the Pastor or his delegate

Skills and Qualifications:

• Understand the dynamics of evangelization, conversion, and discipleship
• Enthusiastically evangelize pre-teens and teens, and form others to do so
• Practicing Catholic in good standing; faith-filled, Holy Spirit driven, self-motivated, imaginative, energetic and reliable
• Some formal training in theology or systematic catechesis
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in related position
• Ability to develop a program that will equip teens to become disciples of Christ
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access)
• Demonstrate excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well with middle school and high school youth, parents and volunteers
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to multitask
• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills
• Must have initiative, creativity, sensitivity to the needs of people; sound judgment regarding individual and program needs
• Must maintain confidentiality of sensitive/personal information
• Must be able to work independently, with minimal supervision and frequent interruptions
• Must be available to work nights and weekends, as required
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Must have reliable personal transportation
• Dedication to the community of St. Timothy and the Catholic Church by participating in liturgical celebrations, prayer and service, requested parish events, etc.