Position Description

The Youth Ministry Coordinator is responsible to provide leadership for the high school youth program:

• Providing relational leadership and mentoring for the youth as they grow spiritually and relationally;
• Planning the youth program in collaboration with the Youth Leadership Team; 
• Leading discussion sessions and collaborating with visiting speakers;
• Organizing and delivering fun and engaging activities.

Hours:

• Part-time
• 10 hours per week
• including some week nights and/or Sundays and approximately four full weekends per year 

Qualifications

The successful candidate will be:

• A committed Christian who can talk comfortably about their faith and who models faithful living.
• A relational leader who is comfortable with and enjoys the company of high school aged youth.    
• An enthusiastic event coordinator who can successfully deliver weekly gatherings and contribute to organizing special events.
• An effective partner with the Youth Leadership Team and Pastor, knowing how to use their own strengths, when to ask for help, and grace and patience when engaging with parents.
• Previous experience or training in leading youth and young people, youth ministry, administration and organization are all beneficial, but not required. 

Key activities: 

• Relationship Building and Supervisory Activities 
• Attend weekly evening youth gatherings, including leading some discussions, and coordinating visiting speakers.
• Connect relationally with the youth, at weekly gatherings, through other follow-up contact, and by regularly praying for them.
• Attend and supervise several longer trips away (Fall Retreat, All-Ontario Youth Convention, summer service project) 
• Planning and Administrative Activities 
• Participate in Youth Leadership Team meetings. The Youth Leadership Team is made up of parents, the Elder for Youth, and the Pastor. 

The Youth Coordinator will lead planning for:

• Weekly youth gatherings. This may include a mix of sessions led by the Youth Coordinator, the Pastor, and invited speakers. Other weekly sessions may include games nights, fun outings, and service outings.
• Summer service project. This could be with CRC Serve, or organized independently by New Life CRC.
• Weekend events (e.g. Fall Retreat, All-Ontario Youth Convention).
• Networking with other churches to foster a community for the youth beyond New Life CRC (e.g. attending youth services or shared events at other locations, etc.)

Accountability:

The Youth Coordinator will:

• Report to the Pastor, and be mentored by the Pastor.
• Be supported by the Youth Elder.
• Liaise regularly with the Youth Leadership team.

Contact: 

Hester de Groot - mincoord@newlifecrc.net 

Office & Ministry Coordinator, New Life Christian Reformed Church 
400 Victoria Rd. N. Guelph, ON  \
N1E 5J7  

519-823-5851

Application Deadline: June 20, 2025