Position Description

At Compass Point Bible Church (Burlington, ON), we long to see our lives, homes, and communities increasingly changed to reflect the way of Jesus. If you love Jesus, love kids, and want to serve as part of a team committed to helping align lives to the way of Jesus, keep reading!

Position Overview:

We are searching for a CPKidz Ministry Coordinator who will lead our CPKidz team of passionate and caring volunteers to nurture and support the spiritual development of the 40-70 kids we serve every week. The successful candidate will focus on the Sunday morning experience, cultivating an environment where our kids encounter God together in a compelling way, an essential part of aligning our lives to the way of Jesus. This role requires someone with contagious excitement, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with our pastoral team to contribute to the spiritual formation of our kids and families.

The primary day-to-day activities will include volunteer recruitment and development, curriculum and classroom preparation, and cross-department ministry support. This role is focused on serving our nursery, K-3 and grade 4&5 groups, and we believe that equipping and developing the leaders and spaces who lead these groups will help remove distractions and focus on relationships. Having details worked out helps leaders to focus on Jesus, be present to each child, and have fun!

You will work as part of the CPBC team under Dave Siverns, Executive Pastor of Weekend Experience & Creative Arts.

• Department: Encountering God Together
• Start Date: September 1, 2025
• Position status: Permanent, 30 hours/week
• Salary: $36,000 annually + benefits

Responsibilities:

• Volunteer Recruitment & Development – leading and supporting those who lead our kids!
  • Manage weekly CPKidz volunteer schedule, including weekly communications and resources in Planning Center
  • Train volunteers to help them best serve our kids and families
  • Create and improve documents and processes that help clarify expectations and resource leaders
  • Manage volunteer recruitment and onboarding, including background checks
  • Help support and care for volunteers through regular connections (Sunday morning, regular communication, coffee meetings)
• Curriculum & Classroom Preparation – coordinating the details so that relationships are primary!
  • Using the provided curriculum resources, curate and prepare Sunday morning content to best serve kids and volunteers in each age group, including lessons, activities, songs and bible teaching
  • Oversee preparation of all physical material for activities
  • Equip classroom spaces with appropriate décor and materials
  • Evaluate environment to ensure safe, clean spaces are maintained
  • Oversee weekly media and A/V needs
• Cross-Department Planning and Support – what else can we do to help align lives to the way of Jesus?
  • Participate in regular staff, team, and one-on-one meetings where we brainstorm, discern, and plan together
  • Help develop and lead programs and events that support spiritual formation and offer missional opportunities for kids and families (e.g. new summer event initiatives, family focused gatherings and groups)

How Your Time Will Be Spent

• Volunteer Recruitment & Development - 50%
• Curriculum & Resource Preparation - 25%
• Cross-Department Planning and Support - 20%
• Professional Development - 5%

Our staff spend most of our work time in-office, with the option for some remote work. There is an expectation of regular presence and participation in our Sunday CPKidz ministry and our weekly Wednesday staff, team, and pastoral meetings. Beyond that, we have a desire to support personal and work rhythms in a way that will help you and the ministry flourish.

Ideal Qualifications, Experience & Education

• A passion for working with children and families
• Experience in church ministry, day or overnight camp, daycare, or other children’s programming
• Experience working with volunteers, and ability to inspire and equip others to lead and love kids
• Skills in organization systems, budgeting, event planning, and a passion for getting the details right
• Willingness to learn and the ability to see and creatively solve problems
• An ability work with these applications and social platforms: Planning Center, Microsoft 365, Realm, Instagram
• Minimum of High School diploma, with a preference for formal education in a field related to child development or education
• A committed follower of Jesus Christ - authentic lifestyle demonstrating consistent character and spiritual growth
• In full agreement with CPBC’s Mission, Vision, Values and Beliefs

How to Apply

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out and we’d love to have a conversation. Interested applicants should send resume to Dave by July 25 at dsiverns@compasspointbc.com.