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Associate Regional Director - Southcoast Region

Young Life
San Diego, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 16 Jul 2026
💰 $132,000/yr($76,150/yr – $132,000/yr)

About the role

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Associate Regional Director

Summary:
Represent the regional office in carrying out the regional function to ensure good Young Life ministry in that region. As well as knowing and upholding all Young Life policies and procedures.


Ministry Functions:
Spiritual Development– “following Jesus.” Includes: Prayer and spiritual disciplines, fellowship, growth and health and church relationships
  • 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.

  • Seek and maintain relationships and disciplines, in the context of active participation in a church community.

  • Actively participate in the spiritual life of the Young Life community.

  • Lead teams and individuals in spiritual development.

  • Ensure that all Young Life ministry in the region, is designed and carried out with a dependence on prayer that takes place out of the overflow of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.



  • Leadership Development – “Equipping leaders, committee and staff.” Includes: Key volunteer care, recruiting, teambuilding and training, supervision and vision casting.
  • Assist regional director in casting vision for reaching “every kid” within the region.

  • Assist regional director in developing diverse leadership and ministries.

  • Work with the regional director to recruit, interview, hire and place staff within the region.

  • Supervise, develop and evaluate staff, providing resources and experiences needed to implement the vision.

  • Facilitate departures when necessary and as assigned.

  • Assist regional director in the development and implementation of regional trainings.

  • Conduct assignments or events as assigned by the regional director, including leadership weekends, recruiting days, staff development, leader training and more.


  • Resource Development– “fueling the ministry.” Includes events, major donor care, public relations (branding) and TDS team.
  • Help areas develop committees. Communicate regularly with committee and TDS chairs within the region.

  • Help develop and lead the region’s fundraising strategy, ensuring excellence in communication to donors.

  • Raise the necessary funds to carry out the regional ministry vision with the Regional Director.

  • Ensure a TDS plan including vision statement and strategy and financial master plan is implemented and reviewed for each area under your direct supervision.

  • Expected to raise a portion of the person budget as agreed upon with the RD.

  • Work with Development staff to identify potential donors for missionwide efforts.

  • Coordinate and conduct quality events which reflect Young Life’s capacity to impact kids and warrant the investment of a participant’s personal and corporate resources.

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