High School Director/Youth Pastor

Apply Now Report this listing High School Director/Youth Pastor La Jolla Pres La Jolla, CA 92037

Denomination:

Presbyterian•

PCUSA Category:

Church Staff Church Size:

250

• 500

Salary:

$70,000

• 80,000 Posted on: May 14, 2026

Time Type:

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Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

The High School Director leads and develops all aspects of the High School Ministry (9th-12th grade) at La Jolla Presbyterian Church, creating opportunities for students, and volunteers to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ. This role provides vision, leadership, and hands-on direction through teaching, mentorship, volunteer development, and planning programs, events, retreats, and service opportunities that align with LJPC's mission.

About La Jolla Pres:

La Jolla Pres is passionate about creating welcoming environments where people of all ages can grow in faith, build meaningful relationships, and discover their purpose in Christ. The church offers traditional and contemporary worship services, thriving ministries for children, students, young adults, and adults, and places a strong emphasis on partnering with families in discipleship and spiritual formation. Located near the beautiful Southern California coastline, La Jolla Pres seeks to be a church that loves God, serves others, and impacts the world with the hope of the Gospel through intentional community, compassionate outreach, and Christ-centered leadership.

Job Qualifications:

REQUIREMENTS

(Non-negotiable qualifications needed to be considered for the role):

• Mature Christian faith and servant-hearted leadership with integrity, humility, and a clear calling to disciple high school students.
• Bachelor's degree
• 3 year youth ministry experience in mid-to-large congregations, including teaching biblical principles, recruiting and leading volunteers, and engaging students in age-appropriate ways.
• Demonstrated ability to teach Scripture with clarity and creativity, helping high school students understa

Position Information:

Job Title:

High School Director/Youth Pastor Time Type:

Full Time Job Category:

Church Staff Salary:

$70,000

• 80,000

Organization Type:

Church Denomination:

Presbyterian•

PCUSA Worship Style:

Contemporary Church Size:

250

• 500

Contact Information:

Organization Name:

La Jolla Pres Contact Name:

Rev. Dr. Sheri Perenon Address1: 7715 Draper Avenue Address2: 3030 Middleton St, Oakland, CA 94605,

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CA ZIP Code:

92037

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