Coordinator of Student Activities

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to join our team as a Coordinator of Student Activities with the distinct opportunity to grow into a Dean of Student Activities. This position offers a unique path for career advancement, allowing you to contribute significantly to our organization's success while developing your leadership skills. If you currently possess advanced qualifications, we are open to consider the Dean of Student Activities.

Job Summary:

The Coordinator of Student Activities is one who displays a deep knowledge of Scripture and how it applies to the lives of students. This includes an ability to demonstrate a passion for ministering to young students. The Coordinator of Student Activities enthusiastically supports Valley Christian’s statement of faith and mission statements. The Coordinator of Student Activities displays a sincere effort to help lead a full campus of thriving students and staff while supporting the whole child (academically, spiritually, and emotionally) to include seeking ways to allow students to feel as if they can achieve victory regardless of their challenges.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Teaching multiple classes for Student Council (StuCo) and an additional class based on level of expertise
• Oversee student government, clubs and StuCo sponsored events
• Oversee the overall work of the StuCo advisors
• Manage and advise the organization and operation of the student government including records, documents, and meetings
• Assist club advisors and members with the technical aspects of their obligations, i.e., budgets, constitutions, and financial procedures.
• Plan, schedule, coordinate, and supervise dances, assemblies and senior excursions (Senior Kick-Off and Senior Trip)
• Manage the campaign, election and appointment of class and student government officers
• Responsible for all financial matters; manage student accounts, budget, receipts, and expenditures. Approve all requisitions for expenditures from student body funds
• Manage the maintenance and inventory of student body owned supplies and equipment
• Manage the sale of tickets, etc., during the school day for student activity events
• Participate in scheduled meetings with Head of School, Principal, Vice Principal and appointed committees concerning student activities
• Maintain activity announcements on the high school campus
• Adhere to Valley Christian policies, procedures/processes, and codes
• Performs other related assigned duties

Qualifications and Skills:

• Must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ that is a consistent testimony among others
• Agree to uphold Valley Christian’s Mission & Beliefs which can be found at http://valleychristianaz.org/about/philosophy/
• Faithfully attend and financially support a local church whose beliefs are in agreement with our school’s Mission & Beliefs.
• Must have and maintain a valid level one IVP fingerprint card
• Must have and maintain a valid Arizona driver license
• Must have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Ability to multi-task with organization
• Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment and to react with discretion under varying conditions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and appropriate relationships with outside vendors and businesses

Education and Experience:

• Must have experience in high school education
• Must possess strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Must have bachelor’s degree and 3 years of related experience

Preferred Skills and Knowledge:

• Prior experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Use a computer (visual and keyboarding) for long periods of time
• Able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) 50% of the time
• Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
• At times requires stooping, bending, turning, pushing, pulling, reaching and climbing stairs (2-story)
• Use of hands, fingers, arms to reach, grip and maneuver objects
• Must be able to respond quickly to sounds (fire/security alarms)
• Work in noisy and crowded school environment
• Able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and evenings when needed
• Frequent walking throughout the campus
• Must be able to travel in state between campuses, to vendors, and to related events