Area Director I

Young Life

Area Director overseeing Young Life ministry activities in Sioux Falls, developing leaders, and engaging the community. Seeking to reach adolescents with the hope of Jesus and building upon a strong foundation.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeRemote • South Dakota • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and relational skills to effectively engage with both kids and adults in a ministry context. Capable of developing and implementing growth plans that enhance spiritual development and community involvement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Proven Leadership SkillsRelational SkillsVerbal Communication SkillsWritten Communication SkillsMinistry Experience

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Soft Skills

Team LeadershipStaff DevelopmentConfidentiality Maintenance

Certifications & Qualifications

Core Training - Phase One

Industry Keywords

Spiritual DevelopmentGospel ProclamationCommunity EngagementYouth MinistryStaff Recruitment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop a yearly personal growth plan that fosters a vibrant spiritual life.
Actively participate in the spiritual life of the Young Life community.
Lead teams and individuals in spiritual development.
Supervise, develop and evaluate area staff.
Partner with Regional director and Committee to cast vision for reaching “every kid” within the defined area.
Recruit and train new staff and leaders to build leadership teams that reflect the community.
Develop and implement ongoing plans to maximize Gospel proclamation through camping opportunities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Requires 1+ year of related ministry experience.
Proven leadership skills.
Proven relational skills with both kids and adults.
A call to reach kids 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Young Life requires all employees to sign a Statement of Faith.
Participate in the spiritual life of the Young Life community.
Develop a yearly personal growth plan that fosters a vibrant spiritual life including time for solitude, retreat, reflection, prayer and a sincere commitment to understanding God’s Word.
Actively participate in the spiritual life of the Young Life community.
Provide leadership to the TDS team and committee in finding partners to own the area vision and budget.
Develop and lead the area’s fundraising strategy and ensure excellence in communication to donors.