Youth Ministry Coordinator

Develop and implement the youth program that runs concurrently with 10am Sunday service. Develop and run the social program on Friday evenings and a mixed program of theological and social engagement for young adults......

ROLE

The Youth Ministry Coordinator supports and assists the Rector by overseeing the growth and development of youth ministry (aged 13–18+ years old) and young adults (20–35 years old).

TIME REQUIRED

This paid role is for 12 hours per fortnight including 9 hours of activities, 2 hours preparation, 1 hour meeting with staff. Activities include:

• 10am Sunday service weekly during school term (4 hrs per fortnight).
• Fruitful Fridays are held fortnightly during school term (3 hrs per fortnight).
• Young adults group (2 hrs per fortnight).

DUTIES

● Develop and implement the youth program that runs concurrently with 10am Sunday service.

● Develop and run the social program on Friday evenings.

● Develop a mixed program of theological and social engagement for young adults.

● Create a ministry environment that is safe for young people and compliant with Diocesan Safe Ministry and health and safety requirements.

● Liaise with parents and caregivers about programs, interactions and procedures.

● Supervise and coordinate volunteer helpers for youth program, which includes rostering.

● Develop and lead all-age services for 10am service as requested (3 per year – Christmas, Easter, Pentecost).

● Assist with other activities for youth in the parish including an annual camp.

● Report all incidents, accidents and concerns about misconduct or abuse as required.

● Meet with staff (fortnightly) and Rector as requested.

● Prepare monthly written reports for Parish Council.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge & Skills

● Familiarity and engagement with restorative gospel perspectives.

● Sourcing, planning, preparation and delivery of programs and social activities for youth (aged 13-18+ years).

● The capacity to engage and develop the spiritual lives of young adults in ways that are respectful and sensitive to people from varied family backgrounds.

● Ability to care pastorally for young adults and their families.

● Administration & communication, particularly to manage volunteers through rosters, assisting and preparing reports, assisting with safe ministry requirements, and responding promptly to communication from parents, young people, and the wider parish leadership team.

Behaviours

● Developing the capacity to work professionally with young people in accordance with standards set out in the Diocesan Code of Good Practice concerning:

• personal conduct and integrity
• confidentiality and communication
• pastoral relations particularly developing the capacity to care for the wellbeing and spiritual growth of others in an inclusive and diverse Christian community with respect to ethnicity, disability, gender and sexuality
• collegiality by operating as part of a team in a respectful manner
• adhering to ethical requirements.

● Working collaboratively and cooperatively with team members, especially the Rector and children’s worker.

● Comfort serving an inclusive and diverse Christian community.

The position is subject to a probationary period of 3 months, and the successful completion of safe ministry and licensing requirements.

For more information contact the Revd Dr Wayne Brighton on rector@holycovenant.org.au or 0407 408 333.

Please submit a CV and a 1-page reflection on your approach to youth and young adult ministry.