ACStudents Guys Groups Director

Purpose Statement:

To help lead students into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ by providing leadership and support for guy’s small groups and the leaders who serve in them.

One-Sentence Role Description

Recruit, equip, and support small group leaders and coaches.

Key Attributes

• Mature Christ-like character


• High-capacity leadership and ability to influence others


• Relationally gifted with strong emotional intelligence


• Alignment with the mission, strategy, and values of Athens Church Students


• Team-oriented and collaborative


• Organized and able to manage multiple responsibilities


• Strong work ethic with initiative and ownership


•  Passion for Jesus and authentic community among students and leaders

Responsibilities

Leader Culture

• Meet regularly with leaders to encourage, equip, and support them in their role.


• Recruit, onboard, assign, and assimilate new small group leaders and coaches.


• Cast vision and support leaders through regular one-on-ones, leader huddles, and leader training.


• Train leaders to live out the five essentials of a small group leader.


• Partner with leaders and coaches when student care situations arise, ensuring proper documentation, follow-up, and support.


• Identify opportunities for growth and development among leaders and coaches.

Small Group Culture

• Monitor the health, size, and direction of guy’s small groups in partnership with coaches.


• Maintain accurate group rosters and data within the church database.


• Assist in planning and leading monthly Small Group Leader Huddles.


• Collaborate with other group directors to develop and deliver training for new and existing leaders.


• Manage the annual promotion of students, especially in key transition windows (5th–6th, 8th–9th, and 12th grade).


• Lead group-forming and maintenance activities including group size and structure, group multiplication, new student placement, and database management.

Special Event Support

• Partner with other group directors in preparing leaders for their role at retreats, camps, and special events.


• Communicate important information and content during leader meetings.


• Serve as a resource and encouragement to leaders at student ministry events.

Creative & Ministry Collaboration

•  Assist in the development of small group leader guides for teaching series when needed.


•  Participate in student ministry creative meetings and brainstorming sessions.


•  Engage in student events on school campuses with other small group leaders.

Additional Responsibilities

• Utilize individual gifts and strengths (speaking, hosting, writing, curriculum, etc.) to support the ministry.


• Prioritize and pursue a personal relationship with Jesus as a model for leaders and students.


• Participate in weekly Student Ministry team meetings and collaborative planning sessions.


• Contribute to the overall culture and effectiveness of Athens Church Students.

Key Measurements of Success

• Meet with every small group leader at least two times per semester.


• Facilitate monthly leader training with strong leader attendance.


• Ensure groups in all grades are fully staffed.
  
  
  
  • Middle School: One Adult Leader + One College Leader + SI volunteer (at minimum).
  
  
  • High School: One Adult Leader + One College Leader (at minimum).
  
  
  
  


• Ensure 95% small group leader participation at camps and retreats.


• Maintain 100% compliance with leader background checks and safety policies.

Work Schedule

40 hours/week (Sunday - Thursday)

Reports To

Charles Ficken, Director of Student Ministries