Position: Teen Choir Director
Date Revised: July 30th, 2026
Reports to: Music Director
Location: Good Shepherd Catholic Community
1000 Tinker Rd
Colleyville Texas 76034
www.fwdioc.org
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 Teen Choir Director oversees all aspects of the Teen Choir Music Ministry at Good Shepherd Catholic Community. This person will have a vast background in liturgical music, and, in addition, have knowledge of appropriate vocal technique for 7th-12th grade-aged students.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Directs weekly rehearsals of the GSCC Teen Choir, including extra rehearsals of choirs in preparation for Easter, Christmas, Advent services, and Lenten services.
- Works with GSCC Music Director to support Teen Cantors in the GSCC Music Ministry.
- Attends a monthly GSCC Music Staff meeting.
- Plans all music for the GSCC Teen Choir.
- Is present at least forty-five minutes before serving at Mass to rehearse Cantor and/or choir.
- Uses rehearsal time wisely to be prepared for weekly rehearsals and Mass.
- Secures additional instruments when needed.
- Works with GSCC Music Director to purchase appropriate choral music for the Teen Choir.
- Recruits New Members for the Ministry, and works to Retain Current Members
Typical Decisions and/or Recommendations Made in This Position:
Minimal. Exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance.
Supervision Given and/or Received:
Minimal to Moderate
Internal Contacts:
- The Diocese, Pastors, Priests, Principals, Business Managers, and employees.
External Contacts:
- Choir Members, Instrumentalists, Parishioners
Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand and sing for lengthy periods of time during rehearsals and liturgies.
- Will require night, weekend, and holiday activity
- At-home (off-clock) music practice and preparation is expected
Travel Requirements:
- Infrequent travel, by car, may be required to Diocese Parishes and/or schools.
Education and Experience Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in voice (performance or education), either complete or in progress
- Previous choral experience in a liturgical or classical setting
Knowledge and Skills Preferred:
- Active member of a Roman Catholic parish.
- Basic qualifications would include:
- Ability to choose appropriate music for Catholic liturgies.
- Ability to play piano/organ at sight.
- Experience working with adult singers and running choral rehearsals
- Enthusiastic willingness to work with people.
- Knowledge of Roman Catholic liturgy including documents, music resources, and familiarity with Lectionary and Sacramentary.
- Demonstrated ability to listen empathetically, make peace, and de-escalate
- Demonstrated history of good judgement.
- Demonstrated aptitude for adaptability and flexibility.
- Ability to use various computer software programs; strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, especially in Word and Excel.
- Ability to use various office machines (copier, fax, phones, calculator, scanner, etc.) or ability to learn.
- Ability to meet deadlines and follow directives from Pastor or Chief of Staff in a timely manner.
- 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 honor and maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to work well with people from a diverse variety of audiences.
- Excellent organization, prioritization, and communication skills.
FLSA Designation: Non Exempt (Occasional)
Skills Required
- Ability to choose appropriate music for Catholic liturgies.
- Ability to play piano or organ at sight.
- Previous choral experience in a liturgical or classical setting.
- Bachelor's degree in voice (performance or education) - complete or in progress.
- Experience working with singers and running choral rehearsals.
- Active member of a Roman Catholic parish.
- Knowledge of Roman Catholic liturgy, Lectionary, and Sacramentary.
- Demonstrated ability to listen empathetically, de-escalate, and exercise good judgment.
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays and attend extra rehearsals.
- Ability to stand and sing for lengthy periods during rehearsals and liturgies.
- At-home music practice and preparation expected.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel.
- Ability to use office machines (copier, fax, phone, scanner).
- Excellent organization, prioritization, and communication skills.
- Ability to recruit and retain ministry members and provide excellent customer service to parish community.
What We Do
In full communion with the Pope, the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth is comprised of 92 parishes, 17 schools, and an estimated 1,200,000 Catholics across 28 counties. As Bishop, Most Reverend Michael F. Olson, S.T.D., M.A., guides and fosters the spiritual growth of the Catholic community in North Texas.
