Coordinator of Middle School Youth Ministry na Good Shepherd Catholic Community
Good Shepherd Catholic Community · Colleyville, Estados Unidos Da América · Onsite
- Professional
- Escritório em Colleyville
Position: Coordinator of Middle School Youth Ministry (6-8th grade)
Date Revised: October 16th, 2025
Reports to: Director of Faith Formation
Location: Good Shepherd Catholic Community
1000 Tinker Rd
Colleyville, Texas 76034
The principal duty of all employees is to assist in the mission of the Church in the Diocese of Fort Worth. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
General Position Summary:
The Coordinator of Middle School Youth Ministry is responsible for developing a comprehensive youth ministry program to guide all middle school students in the parish’s geographic bounds through the process of evangelization and catechesis. In collaboration with the Pastor, Director of Formation, and Faith Formation department, this person shares the responsibility spread the Gospel as a “Spirit-filled evangelizer… fearlessly open to the working of the Holy Spirit.” (Evangelii Gaudium, 259)
Principal Accountabilities:
Middle Ministries:
- Oversee Good Shepherd’s Middle Ministries program, reaching the middle school students in the parish primarily through:
- Weekly Middle Ministries Programming Nights (Wednesday evenings)
- Year-round small group discipleship programs
- Retreats and service opportunities
- Pre-evangelization events, especially over the summer
- Home study opportunities for those students unable to attend in person
- Grow Middle Ministries’ Programming Night by:
- Developing cutting-edge curriculum, balancing relatability and depth,
- Engaging the middle school students through immersive, lively games,
- Training the Core Team in evangelization and discipleship,
- Intentionally crafting small group time around accompaniment and the continual call to conversion,
- Connecting with the parish at-large through promotion and various events,
- And any other strategies as discerned in conjunction with the Faith Formation Department.
- Collaborate with volunteers to implement the weekly programming nights and middle school events, communicating about food, setup, small group expectations, and any other details as needed.
- Oversee the Middle and High School Faith Formation Administrative Assistant’s performance of the logistical duties necessary to maintain the quality of Middle Ministries, including organizing registrations, organizing events and spreadsheets in Planning Center, producing the weekly Constant Contact, and any other needed tasks.
- Address any questions or concerns raised by parents of Middle Ministries students.
OCIA Adapted for Children and Teens
- Continue the implementation and growth of the OCIA program adapted for children and teenagers. (Ages: 7-17)
- Aid volunteer teachers in developing strong catechetical content and adapting to the needs of the specific students in the program.
- Oversee volunteer recruitment and training to help accompany the students, especially by assigning sponsors.
- In conjunction with the Liturgy Department, plan and execute the various rites and services proper to OCIA.
- Create a seamless discernment process for students inquiring about RCIA/C-T to meet their spiritual needs in a pastoral way.
Faith Formation Department:
- Work alongside the Faith Formation department to bring about deepening conversion for the entire family through unified, strategic ministry offerings.
- Participate in weekly department meetings and daily check-ins, making decisions and reporting on various accountabilities as necessary.
- Collaborate with the department to put on various events and programs for the entire family.
- Any other responsibilities as given by the Director of Faith Formation.
Typical Decisions and/or Recommendations Made in This Position:
- Minimum decisions made in this position
Supervision Given and/or Received:
- Received: moderate supervision given to this position from Director of Faith Formation, Parish Pastor, Business Manager and/or Deacon
- Given: this position provides feedback and guidance to the Parish Administrative staff, volunteers, and/or vendors upon advice and consent of the Parish Pastor
Internal Contacts:
- Pastors, Priests, Business Managers, and employees.
External Contacts:
- Parishioners, diocese vendors, local, state, and federal agency representatives, and auditors.
Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:
- This position works in a typical office environment but is subject to stress due to the evolving and quickly expanding needs of the Diocese, tight deadlines and moderate workloads.
- Ability to sit and perform computer work for lengthy periods of time.
- Able to access and maintain centralized departmental files. Involves extending arms and reaching files stored in multiple levels on shelves, climbing up a stepladder to access files.
- Ability to accept work interruptions while remaining focused on duties.
- Data entry via computer keyboard requires repetitive and frequent hand and wrist movements.
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance and up to 60 pounds with assistance.
- This position requires working some nights and weekends.
Travel Requirements:
- Infrequent travel, by car, may be required to Diocese Parishes and/or schools.
Education and Experience Preferred:
- Practicing Catholic, faithful to the Magisterium and in good standing with the Catholic Church.
- Knowledge / ability to share Catholic faith to youth.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Theology, Religious Studies or Youth Ministry; Master’s Degree preferred
- Must have the ability / experience to design and implement a variety of youth-oriented programs.
Knowledge and Skills Preferred:
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Skilled at strategic planning
- Excellent time management skills.
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
- Ability to work with parents and children of all ages.
- Willingness and ability to learn how to effectively use parish software.
- Demonstrated competency in theology and catechetics.
- Demonstrated knowledge and competency in catechetical methodology and pedagogy in accordance with Magisterial Documents on Catechesis.
- Detail oriented and organized.
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn.
- Demonstrated history of good judgement.
- Demonstrated aptitude for adaptability and flexibility.
- Demonstrated ability to skillset to listen empathetically, make peace, and de-escalate.
- Ability to honor and maintain confidentiality
- Ability to receive, understand, retain, and complete verbal and written tasks.
- Ability to work independently as well as in teams.
- Ability to provide excellent customer service and work efficiently with staff, clergy, religious, and laity.
- Ability to work well with people from a diverse variety of audiences.
- Bilingual (Spanish/ English) is highly desirable, but not required.
FLSA Designation: Exempt. full-time, 40 hours per week, Onsite.
