Position Description

2026/2027 Program Year

Linwell Church, a vibrant faith community in the north end of St. Catharines, offers a variety of programs for children and youth from our church and community.  We are seeking an enthusiastic, energetic, passionate Christian adult to serve as a Youth Worker with responsibilities for planning and program delivery totalling up to 15 hours per week with flexible start and end dates (e.g., August 31, 2026 – May 21, 2027).  Salary will be based on experience and will range between $20 – $25 per hour.

Note: We are also open to applications from those seeking to cover just one of these 3 areas of ministry.

Details:

• Responsible for leading mid-week evening programs - Kids Club (SK to gr. 5), Junior Youth (gr. 6 – 8) and Senior Youth (gr. 9 – 12) – current program information  (no requirement to be at Linwell on Sundays)
• Program dates/timing can be adjusted to align with candidate preferences/availability (e.g., two to three nights per week) from September to May (programming mirrors school-year calendar and is paused on statutory holidays, PD Days, winter break, March Break, etc.) 
• The Discipleship Committee will support the Youth Worker, including help with volunteer recruitment
• Paid hours include set up and clean up on program evenings, planning, communication with families, and meetings with pastor/committee

Skills and Responsibilities 

The Youth Worker must have the ability and willingness to:

• Model and joyfully share love of Jesus
• Ensure that the children’s/youth ministries are safe, positive, engaging and provide for rich spiritual growth opportunities
• Relate to the unique needs of children in today’s culture
• Engage and communicate with parents as partners
• Coordinate and support a team of enthusiastic volunteers 
• Be diligent and thoughtful in preparation for program evenings, including set up and clean up, preparation of materials, volunteer coordination, advertising, etc.
• Communicate well with church leaders and members (i.e., bulletin announcements, website updates, weekly family emails, emerging issues, etc.)
• Oversee the expenditures of the children’s/youth ministries and maintain programs within established budget parameters
• Demonstrate organizational skills in implementation of ministries
• Commit to weekly programming as agreed upon when hired, with flexibility (i.e., exams, vacation, etc.).

Application Process

Kindly submit your expression of interest to pastortimamor@gmail.com attention Discipleship Committee.  Applications are due May 8, 2026.

Please include:

• A brief cover letter 
• A resume that highlights experience working with children/youth, church and/or children’s ministry work

Before an interview we will also require:

• A copy of vulnerable sector police check, or commitment to provide one prior to hiring
• At least one reference letter from a pastor/church leader or contact information for a phone reference
• Two additional references with at least one being a current/former employer