Position Description

Summary

The Assistant to the Children’s Ministry Lead provides creative administrative and leadership support to ensure a vibrant, safe, and organized environment for families. This role combines direct teaching for children (age 3 to grade 6) with strategic projects and logistics to enhance the Sunday School experience and church-wide family engagement.

Expectations

• Mission Champion: To champion children’s and family ministry at FCC, enabling the church to disciple and care for families and children effectively. 
• Missional Alignment: To be fully aligned with and enthusiastic about the mission, vision, values, and statement of faith of FCC.
• Professional Integrity: To live and work with high integrity, stewarding sensitive information with confidentiality, care, and wisdom. 

Responsibilities

• Administrative & Leadership Support
  • Work closely with the Children’s Ministry Lead, volunteers, and the Admin Assistant to provide strong administrative support and encouragement.
  • Initiate weekly communication with families and identify ways for children to be actively involved in the worship service.
  • Adhere to FCC’s Child Protection Policy (Plan to Protect), including the management of volunteer applications and training procedures.
  • Communicate snack and craft inventory needs and creatively assess how church space may be used more effectively.
• Ministry Execution
  • Effectively communicate lessons to children ranging from age 3 to grade 7.
  • With the support of the Lead, administer Sunday School with an emphasis on welcoming summer visitors and creating meaningful experiences for students 
  • Plan and participate in special events designed for families and children.
• Special Projects & Development
  • Collaborate on a designated special project, such as a space redesign, music/game collection, or working with the AV technician to implement digital visitor registration.
  • Establish and communicate one SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) goal for the duration of the role.

Qualifications

• Safety Clearances: Must be able to secure a clear Vulnerable Sector Check and be willing to complete Plan to Protect Orientation Training.
• Self-Management: Ability to work with minimal direction while employing excellent judgement and professionalism.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong computer and technological skills; proficiency in Google Workspace and Planning Center is considered a significant asset. 
• Organization: Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple, competing tasks.
• Must meet all eligibility criteria outlined in the Canada Summer Jobs Participant Guide. 

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Nature of Role: Contract. Term: 8 weeks, commencing June 29, 2026

Regular Working Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

Remuneration: $18.60 per hour at 35 hours per week.

Date Modified: June 3, 2026.

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To apply, please send a resume to board@freshwatercommunitychurch.ca

If you have any questions, please contact children@freshwatercommunitychurch.ca