Sioux Falls Area Director

Job Purpose

Lead the Young Life ministry in the Sioux Falls area to reach adolescents with the Gospel of Jesus Christ, develop leaders, and build on a strong foundation of ministry and community engagement.

• Profess a belief in Jesus Christ as personal Savior and Lord.
• Subscribe to the Young Life Statement of Faith and all related policies.

• Spiritual Development
  • Develop a yearly personal growth plan that fosters a vibrant spiritual life.
  • Seek and maintain relationships and disciplines within a church community.
  • Actively participate in the spiritual life of the Young Life community.
  • Lead teams and individuals in spiritual development.
  • Ensure all area ministry is designed and carried out with a dependence on prayer.
• Leadership Development
  • Partner with Regional Director and Committee to cast vision for reaching every target.
  • Develop consistent gatherings with committee, leaders and staff to build unity.
  • Create a spiritual leadership plan for volunteer leaders, staff and committee members.
  • Recruit and train new staff and leaders to build leadership teams that reflect the community.
  • Supervise, develop and evaluate area staff, providing needed resources and experiences.
  • Provide quality summer staff, work crew and adult guests for summer camps.
  • Model excellence in contact work, club, Campaigners and camping activities to other leaders.
  • Train leaders, team leaders and committee on effective teamwork and yearly ministry strategy.
• Resource Development
  • Lead the TDS team and committee to find partners who own the area vision and budget.
  • Develop and lead the area’s fundraising strategy and ensure excellence in communication to donors.
  • Raise necessary funds to carry out the ministry vision, maintaining a surplus of at least one month’s cash reserve.
  • Build the Young Life brand via public relations as a tool for engaging youth.
  • Coordinate and conduct quality events that reflect Young Life’s capacity to impact kids and justify participant investment.
• Direct Ministry
  • Actively engage in contact work at all three levels.
  • Lead or co‑lead a model Young Life club; supervise an effective Campaigner ministry.
  • Observe and evaluate each of the schools/ministries in the local area on a yearly basis.
  • Develop and implement ongoing plans to maximize Gospel proclamation through camping opportunities.
  • Serve on a summer assignment at a Young Life property, another camp or a different position each summer.
• Ministry Support
  • Adhere to all Young Life policies and procedures and maintain professionalism.
  • Manage finances with stewardship, accountability and transparency using the mission‑wide applications.
  • Maintain accurate information on kids, leaders and donors for area records.
  • Provide clear, prompt, appropriate and professional communication to all participants.
  • Set yearly strategic ministry plan and initiatives to reach every target and review them regularly.
  • Perform other duties as assigned that align with gifts, experience and area needs.
  • Accept both short and long‑term assignments of projects.
• Training
  • Participate in mission‑wide staff conference every four years.
  • Attend regional training as directed by the regional director.
  • Pursue continuing educational opportunities, including graduate degrees.
  • Participate in programs for personal spiritual maturity or enrichment.
  • Attend seminars designed to enhance professional skills.
• Supervision
  • Supervise 1 to 3 clubs and/or ministries.
  • Supervise 0 to 25 volunteers.
• Working Conditions
  • Will include extremes of a camp assignment: heat/cold, dirt, long hours and physical demands such as hiking, horseback riding, boating, etc.
  • Staff person must be able to handle these conditions.

• Requires 1+ year of related ministry experience.
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead teams.
• Proven leadership and relational skills with both children and adults.
• A call to reach children with the Gospel.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must complete Core Training – Phase One within 36 months of hire date.
• College degree preferred.

We hope to see your application!