What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Ministry Development Coordinator position at The Salvation Army Eastern Territory?
Overview
DEPARTMENT: Northern Kentucky Corps
REPORTS TO: Corps Officers
SUPERVISES: N/A
STATUS: Non-Exempt
SCHEDULE: 35 to 40hrs per week (Hours Vary according to need)
FUNCTION: To provide ministry support, assist in bridging children and families from community and other corps programs into ministry programs. Run enriching youth ministry programs.
Responsibilities
DUTIES:
- Teach/ Coordinate Youth Sunday School
- Sunday Program Participation as assigned (Children’s Five, Prayer, Preaching, Program Planning, etc.)
- Support Outreach/ Evangelistic opportunities
- Oversee and run Corps Children’s programs.
- Visitation and Mentoring of Youth
- Assists with Teen Discipleship activities and Bible Study
- Collect and report statistic to corps officer.
- Attend staff training (KeepSAfe)
- Adhere to Kentucky State Licensing Regulations
- Communicate with After School Program Director to schedule and coordinate programs, including daily activity schedules, group outings and program guidelines to prevent infringement/overlap and upkeep of licensing guidelines.
- Supervision of assigned group, including meals, recreation times and other scheduled activities.
- Plan and direct activities as needed (Life & Character Building, Crafts, Structured/Unstructured Gym Recreation)
- Supervising volunteers as necessary
- Assist with set up and cleanup of program areas (meals, Before/After Program daily)
- Each week, provide a list of needed supplies to Corps officer.
- Other responsibilities as needed.
- Supports Christmas activities as needed.
- Supports fundraising activities as needed.
- Provides good stewardship to building money, resources, and equipment.
- Assisting Corps Officers/administrators as necessary
Qualifications
MINIMTIM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma required
- Valid drivers license
- Effective communication skills
- Experience working with children
- Experience in elementary education preferred
- Must be safety conscious
- Must adhere to NKY Health Department mandates and regulations as it pertains to COVID 19
- Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly; English preferred
- Must have the ability to work and relate well with individuals who possess varying needs
- Must be able to handle difficult situation/confrontations in a professional manner
- Must have an understanding of and appreciation for the mission of The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army’s Mission StatementThe Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church.Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christand to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
