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La Jolla Presbyterian Church

High School Director

  • 7715 Draper Avenue, La Jolla, California 92037, United States
  • Full-Time
  • Presbyterian Church (USA)

Job Summary

Description

The High School Director leads and develops all aspects of the High School Ministry (9th–12th grade) at La Jolla Presbyterian Church, creating opportunities for students, and volunteers to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ. This role provides vision, leadership, and hands-on direction through teaching, mentorship, volunteer development, and planning programs, events, retreats, and service opportunities that align with LJPC’s mission.

Responsibilities

The High School Director leads and develops all aspects of the High School Ministry (9th–12th grade) at La Jolla Presbyterian Church, creating opportunities for students, and volunteers to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ. This role provides vision, leadership, and hands-on direction through teaching, mentorship, volunteer development, and planning programs, events, retreats, and service opportunities that align with LJPC’s mission.

All essential functions must be performed safely, accurately, efficiently, effectively and within management’s standards/directives in order to meet the requirements for this position.

  • Meet with Family Ministry Team (FMT) to implement vision for ministry.
  • Lead and oversee all aspects of the High School Ministry (9th-12th grade), providing vision, direction, and spiritual guidance.
  • Plan, teach, and implement engaging curriculum and programs for Sunday mornings, midweek gatherings, retreats, camps, and trips.
  • Connect with students outside of programmed ministry times through ministry opportunities.
  • Recruit, train, and support volunteers, fostering a culture of teamwork, care, and discipleship.
  • Partner with parents/guardians to equip them as the primary spiritual leaders of their children and communicate regularly about ministry opportunities and events.
  • Manage ministry administration, including budgets, calendars, and logistics.
  • Collaborate with church staff and Family Ministries team to ensure alignment and integration across programs.
  • Engage students in outreach, service, and community-building activities that reflect the mission of LJPC.

Desired Skills

REQUIREMENTS (Non-negotiable qualifications needed to be considered for the role):

Mature Christian faith and servant-hearted leadership with integrity, humility, and a clear calling to disciple high school students.
Bachelor’s degree
3 year youth ministry experience in mid-to-large congregations, including teaching biblical principles, recruiting and leading volunteers, and engaging students in age-appropriate ways.
Demonstrated ability to teach Scripture with clarity and creativity, helping high school students understand and apply biblical truths to their everyday lives.

QUALIFICATIONS (Preferred attributes that enhance effectiveness):

Strong communication and relational skills with students, parents/guardians, staff, and volunteers, both verbally and in writing.
Organizational and administrative expertise, including planning events, trips, retreats, and managing multiple projects with attention to detail.
Creative and strategic thinker, able to develop and adapt curriculum, implement ministry vision, and see both the big picture and detailed needs of the program.
Technologically proficient with office software, social media, and tools for communication, engagement, and ministry management.

INCLUSION

Moderate (Big Tent)

Salary

$70,000 – $75,000

Benefits

Full Medical and Dental benefits. Conference training and opportunities for seminary training.

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