Position Description

Primary Scope of Position:

Support the ongoing ministry to children and youth in the community by leading the Summer Team in planning and implementing summer programming. Build relationships with children and youth, modeling a Christ-like lifestyle and attitude, leading ministry events that reinforce our church's priorities, and becoming actively involved in the life and community of Amberlea.

Job Description:

Provide direction, leadership and mentoring to the Summer Team including navigating conflicts, building relationships and delegating tasks.

Lead team planning and execution of all summer, children, youth and family ministry initiatives in cooperation with the church including:

• Mini Camp
• Musical Theatre Camp
• Family events
• Youth volunteer events
• Community outreach event

Coordinate the team in specific activities including games, crafts, dramas, snacks, stories, music, communications and administration.

Ability to use media resources.

Build relationships with children, youth and parents

Communicate with church leadership in joint initiatives and any issues as well as liaising with the Exceptional Family Ministry Coordinator.

Prepare a summary report of the Summer Team, and programs complete with an evaluation and recommendations for improvement

Qualifications and Characteristics:

• Live a lifestyle that reflects an authentic commitment to Christ and one that models Christ
• Respect and appreciation for the Presbyterian expression of faith
• Demonstrated leadership experience with children and youth programming and creative planning
• Energetic, self-motivated, and a strong ability to lead, work and serve well with others
• Excellent time management, organization, administration and research skills
• At ease with sharing Bible stories and the Gospel and leading others in it
• Interest in education and/or children or youth ministry
• Complete a Vulnerable Sector Check with suitable results
• Follow the Leading with Care policies and all Health & Safety training
• Reliably get to and from the church location at varied hours

Duration:  8 weeks, June 1  – July 26

Hours: 35 hours/week

Remuneration: $20/hour