Kids Club Coordinator

Position Overview

Facilitate a daily Kids Club for children ages 5-10 and coordinate morning service opportunities in the community. Provide leadership for participants as they create crafts, plan games, practice songs and implement the Kids Club curriculum provided by YouthWorks. Come to know and love community kids and their families as you work with them for an entire summer. See perspectives change as youth have the chance to show the love of Christ.

Common Community Types
Kids Club is primarily offered in small towns and Native American Reservations. Limited opportunities in small and large urban communities.

“Years later, I still think about the kids I worked with and the impact that they’ve had on me. My perspective has been changed for life”

– Gwen, Kids Club Coordinator

Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age and one year post-high school or equivalent
Actively pursuing a relationship with Christ
Desire to serve the Church
Able to relate to youth
Model servant leadership
Have a teachable spirit
Experience working with children
Working understanding of child development and behavior management
Confident in leading at-risk children

Team Tasks/Roles

Facilitate devotions and upfront evening programming and worship*
Engage throughout the day with churches, including youth and Adult Leaders
Lead a team of students in meal preparation
Engage in respectful service and regularly communicate with community partners
Site preparations including inventory, shopping and confirming service schedules

*There is a $150 bonus added for qualified guitar, piano, and ukulele players who help facilitate worship on site.

Internship Information

Previous summer staff have received internship credit or relevant work experience fulfilling this role from the following majors: Education, Early Childhood Development, Psychology, Children and Family Ministries, Urban Studies, and more.

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