Temporary Full Time Children & Youth Coordinator Temporary Full Time Children & Youth Coordinator

Location

Orillia, ON | Canada

Job description

Description

To provide an outreach and discipleship ministry to children and young people from the Church and the local community, from preschool through University, with the ultimate goal of reaching them with the gospel, solidly connecting them with the church, and growing them in their relationship and service to God.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Spiritual Leadership :

• Contribute to the spiritual development of youth & children within the church and community by mentoring, discipling, encouraging, and modeling appropriate attitudes and behaviors.
• Prays with and or leads children/youth and family members to faith in Jesus Christ as opportunity permits.
• Follow up with youth and parents/guardians on spiritual decisions made, build, and strengthen relationships, and guide youth in establishing active links with the Corps and its ministries.
• May plan and conduct creative worship services, evangelistic outreach, pastoral care opportunities, Bible studies and children’s bible lessons as applicable.
• May attend worship services and may preach occasionally as gifting dictates.
• Attend church related activities/events as it pertains to children and youth ministries.

Children and Youth Program Leadership:

• Provide leadership/oversight for all current child/youth ministries, including summer day camp.
• Evaluate, develop, and implement programs/ministries relevant to the children and youth of the church and the wider community.
• Plan, promote, facilitate, and supervise special events, including Rally Day, Vacation Bible School, any day trips or special outings, and support Divisional Youth Events.
• Must be accountable to the Mission Board for regular updates.
• Prepare and maintain written records/logs of activities, including activity reports and statistical information in accordance with TSA guidelines and standards.

Volunteer Coordination & Leadership

• Handle recruitment, screening, orientation and training processes for volunteer leaders, workers, and helpers. This includes holding regular leadership & team meetings.
• Deal with volunteer complaints and incident reports.
• Prepare, post, and maintain all volunteer schedules in accordance with operational requirements ensuring adequate coverage for all program functions.
• Provide direction and support to program volunteers ensuring that they work together to achieve the purpose of the organization and enhance the ministries of The Salvation Army.
• Must submit all pertinent statistics into The Salvation Army’s database (SAMIS).

Community Relationship Management:

• Liaise with our Community & Family Services to connect with youth/families, and to communicate appropriate services and programs the church offers.
• Coordinate summer overnight camp registrations and follow-up.
• Assist with Christmas assistance programs in November and December.
• Develop and maintain a strong social media presence for youth programs in accordance with TSA mission, vision, and values.
• Connect with local school personnel to explore any mission/outreach possibilities.

Health and Safety

• Maintain program storage areas (e.g., updating, safety, organizing, etc.).
• Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.
• Complete and maintain training and abide by policies pertaining to health and safety.

Perform other related duties as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This is a temporary full-time position based on 35 hours per week for 1 year with the possibility of extension.
• The incumbent should be a self-starter and will be responsible for managing his/her own hours.
• Job duties will be performed in the Corps building for the majority of the time, with work being done in public spaces (ex. Schools and parks).
• Work requires a flexible schedule which will include evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Ability to lift/move objects/materials of up to 20 lbs.
• This job requires reaching, bending, and stooping frequently, working in a sitting, and standing position for periods of time.
• Some travel is required in all 4 seasons and is up to 24% of the time (Program vehicle as available. Ability to use personal vehicle an asset).

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Completion of a formal post-secondary/college program of one academic year in Biblical Studies/Theology, Bible College/Youth Ministry education.
• Post-secondary emphasis in Biblical studies or Youth Ministry preferred.
• Additional education in Children/Youth work is an asset.
• First Aid/CPR certification an asset.
• Safe food handling certification an asset.
• Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Children/Youth ministry leadership, and strong outreach and discipleship skills. Church-based ministry experience preferred.
• Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License; personal vehicle and insurance, and a current copy of a Driver’s abstract for review and verification that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required.

SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:

• Proficiency with social media and Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
• Articulate and demonstrate a clear vision for child/youth ministry.
• Innovative - a proven ability to think “outside the box,” methods of outreach, discipleship training and other areas of ministry.
• Open to new ideas and different contexts, people, and worldviews.
• Confident, self-motivated, mission minded, able to work with other staff or independently.
• Strong public speaking skills with the ability to preach a sermon or give a devotional when required.
• Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.
• An ability to communicate to, motivate, train, and empower youth and youth ministry volunteers.
• Possess a passion for the spiritual development and well-being of young people, and a love for the Church.
• Solid grasp and application skills in various social media platforms.
• Ability to work well within a cooperative team environment and follow the direction of the immediate supervisor.
• Understand, support; committed to teach and promote and be able to communicate and model the Mission, Values, sound Christian doctrine, and policies of The Salvation Army in Canada.
• Ability and willingness to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check with vulnerable sector screening.
• Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.

The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process.  If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

You must advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.

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