Westside Middle School Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Westside Middle School Coordinator oversees and leads all aspects of the Middle School ministry, with a primary focus on shepherding students, equipping leaders, and creating engaging, Christ-centered environments. This role plans and executes weekly youth nights, events, retreats, and teaching calendars while building strong relationships with students, parents, volunteers, and church staff. The Coordinator develops and leads volunteer teams, collaborates with the High School Coordinator and broader church staff, and actively participates in Sunday services and all-church initiatives. This is a part-time role (approximately 20 hours per week) requiring strong relational, organizational, and leadership skills, with a heart for discipling middle school students.

This is an hourly, part-time position around 20 hours per week with occasional overtime for large projects or events.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee and manage all aspects of the Westside Middle School Ministry


• Plan, lead, and execute weekly Middle School youth nights (32–35 per academic year)


• Shepherd middle school students through relational ministry, mentoring, and regular communication


• Recruit, train, develop, and lead Middle School ministry volunteer teams


• Plan and execute Middle School events, retreats, camps, and conferences in collaboration with the broader church staff


• Create and manage the Middle School teaching calendar


• Partner and communicate regularly with parents of Middle School students


• Collaborate with the High School Coordinator for combined events and ministry planning as needed


• Attend and serve during Sunday services by connecting with students and families and supporting all-church initiatives


• Participate in staff meetings, Member Nights, and other church-wide events


• Maintain a consistent weekly schedule of approximately 20 hours, including youth nights, Sundays, meetings, sermon preparation, and student connection time

SKILLS & EXPECTATIONS:

• A clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and a vital growing personal relationship with Him.
  


• A member in good standing at NGC who attends Westside regularly, and embraces the mission, vision and DNA of NGC.


• Strong understanding and agreement with the expectations of being a staff member at NGC.


• Maintains the highest degree of confidentiality and professionalism in working with families and children.


• A clear calling and passion for discipling middle school students


• Demonstrates a high degree of responsiveness, initiative, proactivity, and follow-through.


• Professional in appearance and communication.


• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.


• Resourceful and creative in problem-solving. Solution-oriented and ready to assist as needed.


• Teachable and eager to learn. A servant’s heart willing to help where needed.


• Team player, encourager, and builder of teams.