Lead 6th-12th grade students by creating irresistible, Jesus-centered, and outward-facing environments that facilitate authentic spiritual growth. The ideal leader for this role will delight in energizing people, rallying teams, deepening authentic connections, and helping others win. 

Responsibilites 

Oversee all Sunday programming and events, including MS and HS Wave Nites, for students who aren't yet part of a church. Grow weekly attendance to 10% minimum of GLC adult attendance.

Build and multiply a fun and dedicated volunteer team by clearly defining roles (Group Leader, GX, Music, Tech, Host, Recon), timely onboarding, engaging ReFresh trainings, and providing ministry coaching and personal care to the team.

Partner with parents through communication via monthly emails. Be approachable and responsive to families. 

Collaborate with volunteers to create and execute quarterly, high-energy, outward-facing Wave Nite events designed to reach students who don’t currently attend church.

Build a culture where every student is known by implementing healthy systems that connect with first-time guests and students who have drifted.

Lead with excellence by tracking attendance weekly, meeting deadlines without reminders, and utilizing GLC systems for calendar, budget management, event registrations, and communication.

Model emotional and spiritual maturity, integrity, and healthy boundaries.

Expectations

The Student Director position is full-time, exempt, 40-45 hours per week, and reports to the Executive Pastor. Attendance at some evening and/or Saturday events is required.

Student Director Role Overview & Qualifications

The Student Director role is full of exciting potential! With a newly designed NexGen lobby, a dedicated auditorium seating up to 200 students, and a highly committed team of volunteers, this ministry is primed for growth and life change.

We are actively looking for someone who clearly possesses the heart of a pastor, the instincts of a leader developer, and the drive of a builder. These are non-negotiable.

Great Lakes Church is located in Kenosha, WI, and draws roughly 1200 people weekly across SE Wisconsin and NE Illinois. We are part of the Irresistible Church Network (ICN) and are deeply committed to being a church that unchurched people love to attend. GLC is growing and preparing for expansion in the coming years, which gives the Student Director the opportunity to lead the launch of a regional student ministry through Great Lakes Church.

Who are we looking for? A man or woman who demonstrates drive by developing leaders, ensuring students feel connected and known, communicating with passion and creativity, and understanding the importance of building trust with parents through consistent communication. 

The ideal candidate will have experience in leading a ministry with 100+ students in weekly attendance. We are committed to seeing GLC Students reach their potential and make an undeniable impact in our community!

Our core values:

GRIT - A willingness to do whatever it takes, anytime, anywhere. We’re most like Jesus when we serve someone else. 

URGENCY - If it can be done now, it gets done now. People’s lives are on the line with what we do. 

TRUST - A firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something. We will only go as far as our trust in our teammates.

SOLUTIONS - A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation. We don’t have problems; we have issues. Every issue has two sides, but only one helps people. 

Qualifications:

Growing relationship with Jesus

A learner with a growth mindset and humble attitude

Self-driven and unafraid of taking risks 

Embraces systems for efficiency and effectiveness

Proven ability to communicate upfront with energy and creativity

Demonstrates the ability to recruit and develop volunteers

Focused and possess a collaborative mindset

Experience in leading outward-facing ministries

To apply:

Please email both a resume and a cover letter describing why you believe you might be the right fit for this position to Rex Hamilton, Executive Pastor, at rex@greatlakeschurch.com.