Position Description

Bayview Glen Church is seeking a gifted and organized individual to provide leadership, administrative support, and direction for Bayview Kids (birth to grade 5) and Bayview Kids SERVE Teams (volunteers). As a member of the Family Ministry team, the Kids Coordinator will help oversee residents, seasonal staff and Bayview Kids SERVE Teams. This role supports the Kids Director in implementing and developing programs that foster the spiritual formation of children, while creating and maintaining an engaging and safe environment on Sunday mornings and during special services throughout the year (e.g. Good Friday, Christmas Eve, etc.). The Kids Coordinator provides leadership, training, and support to SERVE Team members, helping them thrive in their roles and contribute meaningfully to this ministry.

• Categories: Team leadership, Kids Ministry, Family Ministry
• Denominations: Christian and Missionary Alliance
• Church Size: 1500 +
• Job Description: Kids Coordinator
• Position Status: Part-Time, 20 hours per week
• Reports to: Family Pastor
• Works closely with: Family Ministry, Youth Ministry, Communications, Discipleship Ministry Team and Bayview Kids leadership
• Compensation: Hourly ($22.50 - $24.00/Hour) Compensation is based on experience
• Typical Work Week: Working hours will require working Sundays and office hours as needed for 20 hours a week.

Candidate Profile

Capabilities and Characteristics:

• Spiritually and emotionally mature Christian with a solid knowledge of Scripture and a desire to see kids and families changed by the Gospel
• A gifted servant with a developing ability to lead Kids ministry in a growing church
• Mission-oriented, fully embracing the overall church vision, mission, and values
• High capacity leader, willing to continue to learn how to encourage growth and development in others and a heart for identifying, developing, equipping, and empowering emerging leaders
• A capable administrator who is comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced ministry environment with the ability to prepare well and make quick decisions
• A person who can dream, envision, develop, take risks, and independently execute plans with excellence yet can also function collaboratively and adapt as needed
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to help develop and oversee authentic, creative, and engaging programs for children
• Empathetic and encouraging leader with a high standard of excellence who is able to help recruit, inspire, train, and appreciate Bayview Kids Serve Team members

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

• Preferred Bachelor's degree (or in final year of completing) in related area of studies: Theology, Psychology, BECE, BCD, Child and Youth Care, BSW
• Preferred minimum of 1 years experience planning and leading a kids or student ministry environment
• Experience with Planning Centre Online or similar church management system/software
• Highly developed interpersonal communication (both written and verbal) to provide exceptional care for children, parents, and Serve Team members
• Ability to lovingly resolve conflict and lead initial counseling sessions with families when appropriate
• Ability to perform quality, detailed work with an eye for excellence
• Ability to troubleshoot when complications arise and offer creative and strategic solutions

Provides Oversight with guidance from the Kids Director to: Bayview Kids Serve Teams, residents, seasonal staff and other staff as assigned

Primary Responsibilities:

To Kids Ministry

• Help recruit, coach, coordinate training, and oversee the Bayview Kids Serve Teams
• Help ensure that Bayview Kids environments are prepared and maintained for services each week
• Work with the Bayview Family Ministries team to plan and implement discipleship milestones as well as community events for families
• Work with the Kids Director to coordinate the curation of Bayview Kids core curriculum as needed
• Help provide oversight, planning and leadership for additional events or programs related to Bayview Kids as needed by the Kids Director or Family Ministry team: such as camps, family nights and special events
• Attend when available; weekly staff meetings, prayer meetings, and Family Ministry meetings as required
• Help deploy Bayview Kids Multi-layered Leadership team
• Handle confidential and non-routine information and explain policies when necessary
• Lead in various areas of Kids Ministry weekly on Sunday mornings including as needed; teaching, team management, problem solving and being welcoming, warm and engaging with the Serve team, parents and children
• Help develop and train up leaders in assigned ministry age/grade groups
• Maintain personal spiritual development and growth

To Serve Team Members

• Maintain a culture of care and appreciation for Serve Team members
• Help to foster an environment of ownership and excellence among Serve Team members
• Provide training, leadership, and support to Serve Team members
• Help Bayview Kids Serve Team members to recognize and develop their spiritual gifts as they serve in ministry
• Help maintain abuse prevention training and other safety protocols
• Other duties as assigned such as: campus growth needs, special events, parenting events and Family Ministry initiative

Church Overview

Our Mission:

We work together so that everyone, everywhere can experience God’s love and our created purpose in Jesus.

Our Vision:

Our prayer is that God would use our church to transform individuals who transform our great city and then transform the world by putting Jesus First in our lives, for our community, and as we lead.

Bayview Glen Church:

With deep roots in a rich, Christ-honouring history, Bayview Glen Church has grown into a thriving, multi-ethnic, and Christ-centered community located in the heart of the Greater Toronto Area. We aim to create environments where God alone is the focus, people connect in authentic relationships, and individuals develop into mature Christ-followers.

Contact

Please send a resume and cover letter to jobs@bayviewglen.org, include “Kids Coordinator” in the subject line. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those considered for an interview will be contacted.