High School Pastor

Qualifications & Skills

• 2+ years of experience in youth ministry or pastoral leadership
• Demonstrated gifting in teaching, discipleship, and spiritual leadership
• Proven ability to build and lead healthy volunteer teams
• Strong relational and pastoral care skills with students and families
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Availability for a non-traditional schedule including Sundays (9:00am–12:00pm required) and weekday evenings
• Additional Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in ministry, theology, or related field; experience in a large church (1000+ attendance) or multi-service environment; background in pastoral care, counseling, or spiritual formation; experience developing leaders and building ministry systems; familiarity with Planning Center or similar church management systems

Responsibilities & Associated Tasks

• High School Ministry Leadership & Vision: 20%
• Champion the vision, culture, and spiritual direction of the high school ministry
• Create environments where students can encounter Jesus, build community, and grow in their faith
• Align high school ministry with the broader vision of Westside Church
• Sunday Morning Student Ministry Leadership: 20%
• Be present in the Student Center for the full Sunday morning window (9:00am–12:00pm)
• Oversee and assist (as needed) in the 11:00am youth service, ensuring a safe, engaging, and spiritually impactful environment
• Support volunteer leaders, student engagement, and overall flow of the morning
• Create a welcoming, relational atmosphere before, during, and after services
• Teaching & Discipleship: 15%
• Regularly teach in high school environments (Sunday mornings and Sunday evenings)
• Oversee and develop curriculum and teaching strategy
• Equip small group leaders to disciple students effectively
• Model a lifestyle of spiritual maturity, prayer, and biblical leadership
• Weekly High School Services, Events & Camps: 15%
• Lead and oversee High School Sunday PM gatherings (5:00–9:30pm)
• Collaborate on camps, retreats, and key ministry events
• Relational & Pastoral Care: 15%
• Build consistent, meaningful relationships with students
• Provide pastoral care and support for students and families
• Be present at key student moments (events, games, milestones, crises as appropriate)
• Volunteer Leadership & Development: 10%
• Recruit, train, and shepherd adult and student leaders
• Build a healthy, engaged volunteer culture rooted in discipleship
• Team Participation & Administrative Duties: 5%
• Attend all Youth, Generations, and Westside staff meetings and events
• Participate in Staff Connect, staff prayer, and church-wide initiatives
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with staff and families
• Supervisory: Immediate Supervisor: Youth & Family Pastor

What We Offer

• Team-centered, highly collaborative environment that prioritizes emotional, spiritual and mental well-being
• Free childcare for staff children (ages birth-Kindergarten, 3 days per week)
• 100% employer paid individual health insurance coverage (employee only coverage)
• Basic Life Insurance Policy
• Retailment Plan (after 6 months of continuous employment.)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Up to three counseling sessions at no cost for staff members, their spouses, or dependent children each calendar year
• Paid vacation and additional Sundays off for full-time employees
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave