Position Description

The Children & Youth Coordinator will provide oversight to youth and children ministries programs (ages 0-25) and give focused attention to strengthen and grow the programs and attend to the spiritual growth and development of the youth, children, and young adults who attend the Richmond Hill) Community Church and /or are from the surrounding community.  In a cooperative team-based environment, the incumbent will design and implement a holistic Gospel-centered and relational focused ministry including but not limited to Christian discipleship, leadership development, community outreach and community partnerships.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Spiritual Leadership

• Contribute to the spiritual development of youth & children within the church and community by mentoring, encouraging, and modelling appropriate attitudes and behaviours.
• Cultivate a “spiritual and relational leadership style” with youth & children, their friends, and their families.
• Work as a key member of the church team providing pastoral care and oversight for youth & children ministries.
• Conduct and coordinate Bible studies for youth & children, students, and young adults.
• Prays with and/or leads children/youth and family members to faith in Jesus Christ as opportunity permits.
• Be willing to make Richmond Hill Community Church your home church, with the understanding that Sunday meetings attendance is an essential part of the ministry responsibility.

Children and Youth Program Leadership

• Develop, organize, and mobilize a comprehensive outreach ministry for our communities, providing regular programs (e.g., organize and facilitate potential Summer and March Break Day Camps etc.) events that will connect with young people that are not actively connected with any other church and those with our Community & Family Services ministries.
• Coordinate and maintain (or when necessary, develop and reimagine) existing programming relevant to the youth & children of the church and community at large, including worship, fellowship, discipleship, and regular special events. This will include direct leadership of Youth Group, Sunday School, outreach programs and others.
• Coordinate, promote, support, and participate in Divisional and Territorial youth events.
• Create & coordinate outreach activities & pastoral care programs (including to parents/guardians of the youth & children, students and young adults involved in programs).
• Network with other youth leaders, community youth organizations and schools
• Network within our team environment at Richmond Hill Community Church coordinating with CFS and Farsi ministries to best serve children, youth and young adults within these ministries.

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.
• Prepare and maintain written records/logs of activities, including activity reports and statistical information in accordance with TSA guidelines and standards.
• 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

• Participate as a member of ministry leadership boards – Richmond Hill Community Church
• Assist in the planning of connection strategies and events as required to promote incorporation into the church fellowship.
• Know and act in accordance with security procedures of the church to ensure the safety and confidentiality of participants and information.
• Ensure that all duties are completed in accordance with the principles, standards, policies, and procedures of The Salvation Army.
• Organize and hold fundraising events throughout the year.
• Health and Safety
• Maintain program storage areas (e.g., updating, safety, organizing, etc.).
• Seek out continual education in food safety and health standards, including maintaining Safe Food Handling Certification.
• Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:  

• This is a permanent full-time position based on 35 hours per week.
• Job duties will be performed in the Corps buildings for most of the time, with work being done in public spaces (coffee shop and parks) and camps as well.
• Work requires a flexible schedule and will work evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Required to handle garbage and perform clean up duties after events.
• This job requires reaching, bending, and stooping frequently, working in a sitting, and standing position for periods of time.
• Ability to lift/move objects/materials of up to 20 lbs.
• Some travel is required, - 25% of the time.

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.
• Additional education in Children/Youth work is an asset.
• Proof of valid Safe Food Handlers and First Aid & CPR Certifications or willingness to obtain.
• Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License, personal vehicle required and insurance, current copy of driver’s abstract that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Children/Youth leadership, with a background in volunteer coordination and strong outreach and discipleship skills.
• Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.

SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES: 

• Proficient computer skills in all aspects of Microsoft Office.
• Lead by example, by demonstrating a positive attitude, a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn and be flexible.
• Represent The Salvation Army in a professional, positive, and engaging manner.
• Treat the property of The Salvation Army with due care and caution.
• Solid grasp and application skills in social media applications (advertising, creating videos etc.)
• Ability to embrace growing technology needs - able to post to social media platforms and aptitude to develop online communications.
• Strong public speaking skills with the ability to preach a sermon or give a devotional when required.
• Innovative - a proven ability to think “outside the box”, methods of outreach, discipleship training and other areas of ministry; open to new ideas, different contexts, people, and worldviews.
• Confident, self-motivated, mission minded, able to work with other staff or independently.
• Fundamental Christian Counselling and conflict resolution skills are an asset.
• Possess strong interpersonal and conflict management skills, including the ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality.
• 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.