Assistant Youth Ministries Coordinator

Position Summary: To support The Youth Ministries Coordinator (YMC) in all aspects of youth ministry, programing, and events, including overseeing employees, volunteers, care for children and provide a safe, positive, and beneficial experience in a Christian environment.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assist in the planning and implementation of activities and events that support spiritual growth in various age groups of children.
• Maintain files and gather statistical and financial data for corps youth and program efforts as directed by the YMC.
• Attend youth and program related events as required by the YMC.
• Work within our nursery to keep the children safe, teach them about the love of Jesus, Prepare, teach, and execute plans as needed by the YMC.
• Carry out a planned activity each nursery time (e.g., craft, game, coloring, and/or story time).
• Teach a Pre-school Sunday School lesson each Sunday.
• Properly clean and maintain all areas used for nursery care and youth programs.
• Work in close coordination and cooperation with Church Youth Leaders.
• Maintain focus on interacting with the kids.
• Check children's diapers and change them as needed and in a timely manner.
• Follow behavioral management policies with all youth.
• Maintain a safe and positive environment that facilitates learning. (Relay any noticed safety issues or need for supplies to the Youth Ministries Coordinator.)
• Work with children of Spanish/English class to bridge to Corps.
• Fulfill assigned responsibilities and hours during Summer Day Camp and the Christmas season
• Perform other duties as assigned

Additional Responsibilities:

• Work in the gym and kitchen to help with dinnertime during Wednesday evening activities.
• Set up and tear down events as directed by the YMC.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• Some college in children's education or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 1+ year working with young children

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Seek to share the Good News of Jesus Christ using the positive influence of a vibrant personal relationship with the Lord.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts, including evenings and weekends (including Sundays) as needed throughout the year
• Must be creative and have artistic abilities.
• Must support The Salvation Army mission statement.
• Preferred basic knowledge of Spanish Language.
• Be trained in CPR/Basic First Aid or get training within first 90 days of employment.

Computer Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
• Working knowledge of TEAMS and SharePoint or the ability to learn programs.
• Knowledgeable in social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)

Certificates and Licenses:

• Complete Safe from Harm training, and keep current as needed
• Must have and maintain a current valid chauffer license and pass the Salvation Army Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR); or gain the chauffer license within 90 days