Newlands Church
Job Title: Coordinator, Newlands Kids
Direct Oversight: Nelwands Kid Pastor
Summary of Position
Here at Newlands Church we believe Newlands Kids exists to equip the next generation to develop an intimate relationship with God and walk out the call of God on their life. We want every child to come in and feel equipped for their every day life. This ministry exists to partner with the entire family unit to help in raising up world changers that impact the world around them. We will do this by helping children Know God, Belong to Family, Discover their Purpose, and Build the Kingdom and help parents and caregivers with tools they need to equip the world changers they are raising. We see a ministry that communicates intentionally to the caregivers and helps children develop character and everyday tools to carry them through life.
Principle Responsibilities Modeling Biblical Priorities Responsible for upholding Biblical priorities and core values of Newlands Church, the Coordinator should represent a growing personal relationship with Christ. They should model a strong relationship with his or her spouse (if married) and children (if applicable). The Coordinator strives to fulfill his or her purpose in life and ministry while demonstrating integrity in words, relationships, and actions.
Committing to a daily quiet-time with God.
Participating in a Newlands Church small group on a regular basis.
Setting appropriate boundaries to protect character and integrity.
Developing personal evangelism opportunities within and outside the church.
Supporting the ministries of Newlands Church by faithfully tithing.
Adhering to and encompassing the Core Vision and Values of Newlands Church employees
Weekday Preparation (Routine #1)
Ensure all volunteers spots are scheduled in each Newlands Kids classrooms, which includes maintaining a list of substitutes and filling gaps up until services happen.
Help the Kids Team recruit new Build Team members during weekend services, Growth Path classes, church events, etc.
Help onboard new volunteers by providing training and shadowing opportunities
Manage Build Team workflows and processes in the database
Manage communication channels with Build Team members, including email, text, Slack and Basecamp
Create appreciation opportunities and systems for Build Team members
Assist the Kids Team in all ways needed to prepare classrooms for the weekend.
Weekday Preparation (Routine #2)
Ensure all lesson materials and resources are prepared for the weekend
Help research, evaluate and select curricula as needed
Upload and organize all media needed to execute the lessons in all classrooms and for portable locations
Train volunteers on the curriculum during onboarding and conduct regular training updates for all volunteers
Maintain communication with Build Team members in all communication channels, including email, text, Slack and Basecamp to ensure they have lesson plans early enough to prepare for the weekend
Assist the Kids Team in all ways needed to prepare classrooms for the weekend
Plan and coordinate curriculum modifications for special needs kids and work with the Build Team Coordinator to train dedicated volunteers
Weekend Services
Make sure all areas are working together to create an excellent and welcoming atmosphere. Areas include: kids check-in, mother’s room, and all kids classrooms
Help oversee Coaches and Captains and provide support as needed.
Lead team huddles before each service to provide vision and direction for the day
Regularly check on all BT leaders and members and help Kids Pastor evaluate effectiveness and provide feedback and additional training as needed
Be ready to jump into any room for a moment to assist in hectic times and bring the classroom back to order and peace
Help schedule Build Team members for all special events where Kids Ministry is provided, including overseeing contract workers if applicable
Expected Meetings to Attend
Weekly Oversight with Kids Pastor
All Staff
Department Meetings
Build Team Check-in Meetings
Pastoral Meetings as needed
The DNA of a Newlands Leader At Newlands, we seek to build and nurture a culture for our organization that produces and protects a God-honoring atmosphere. We lay the foundation for this by personally living out Newlands’s values and instilling them in all who work alongside us on our staff. Our values can be described by three words: spiritual, professional, and relational. By upholding these values, we can better serve the Kingdom through our vision, mission, and purpose. We pursue growth in all areas through oversight, consistent and honest feedback, evaluation, and communication. We seek to create an environment that consistently grows servant leaders in every area.
Spiritual Being spiritual is having
God-centered influence
grounded in scriptural truth and empowered by the Holy Spirit. We value being
teachable
and
humble , fostering a culture of kindness, trust, loyalty, and honor. We are also
servant-hearted
as we focus on building the
kingdom
and being full of
faith
to hear, believe, and obey God.
Professional Being professional is producing high- quality
work in a
productive
manner while operating in a culture of excellence, not perfectionism, to support Newlands’s mission. We
steward Newlands’s vision and purpose
while upholding high
leadership
standards regardless of position and lead with love, remaining above reproach in our
conduct .
Relational Being relational is valuing relationships over results. We show
integrity
by being humble, honest, trustworthy, and
accountable
to one another and the Lord. We are unified in supporting the needs of our organization— collaborating
together, being
approachable
in every situation, and having fun along the way! We are also
compassionate —always extending mercy and grace balanced with truth.
Required Skills and Job Complexity a) Unique Skills and Knowledge
Ability to communicate the Gospel through various creative means to children of all ages and their parents
Proficient written and verbal communication skills
Ability to have positive and negative conversations with leaders, staff, and parents
Have a heart for excellence
Team building and leadership skills
Must be detail oriented
Operational and project management
Ability to multi-task
b) Problem Solving and Decision Making
Solution oriented
Strategic thinking
Conflict resolution
Being willing to check in with your leaders to ensure you have their heart in major decision making
Adaptability
Positive attitude in approach to problem solving
c) Physical Capabilities
Must be able to sit for long periods of time
Be comfortable with being fully engaged and excited
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
Competencies Critical to this Position Core Competencies Highly self motivated, Detail oriented, Leads effectively, Proactive, Teachability, Strategic thinking, Submitted to authority and overall vision of Newlands Church
Technical Competencies Microsoft Office, Planning Center Online, ProPresenter, Slack, Basecamp, CPR Certification preferred or willing to complete, Ministry Safe, Sexual Abuse training
Education Requirements High School Degree (some college or college degree is a plus)
Experience Requirements 1-2 years of experience recruiting and organizing volunteers is preferred
Position Details Payroll Status: Non-exempt
Classification: Part-time
Hours per Week: 25 hours per week
Work Days: Sundays (required); M-Th (TBD)
*This description is not all inclusive, and other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Newlands Church does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law as it applies to churches. However, Newlands Church does discriminate on the basis of religion.
Employment Requirement: All Staff must be a member or become a member of Newlands Church upon employment
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Principle Responsibilities Modeling Biblical Priorities Responsible for upholding Biblical priorities and core values of Newlands Church, the Coordinator should represent a growing personal relationship with Christ. They should model a strong relationship with his or her spouse (if married) and children (if applicable). The Coordinator strives to fulfill his or her purpose in life and ministry while demonstrating integrity in words, relationships, and actions.
Committing to a daily quiet-time with God.
Participating in a Newlands Church small group on a regular basis.
Setting appropriate boundaries to protect character and integrity.
Developing personal evangelism opportunities within and outside the church.
Supporting the ministries of Newlands Church by faithfully tithing.
Adhering to and encompassing the Core Vision and Values of Newlands Church employees
Weekday Preparation (Routine #1)
Ensure all volunteers spots are scheduled in each Newlands Kids classrooms, which includes maintaining a list of substitutes and filling gaps up until services happen.
Help the Kids Team recruit new Build Team members during weekend services, Growth Path classes, church events, etc.
Help onboard new volunteers by providing training and shadowing opportunities
Manage Build Team workflows and processes in the database
Manage communication channels with Build Team members, including email, text, Slack and Basecamp
Create appreciation opportunities and systems for Build Team members
Assist the Kids Team in all ways needed to prepare classrooms for the weekend.
Weekday Preparation (Routine #2)
Ensure all lesson materials and resources are prepared for the weekend
Help research, evaluate and select curricula as needed
Upload and organize all media needed to execute the lessons in all classrooms and for portable locations
Train volunteers on the curriculum during onboarding and conduct regular training updates for all volunteers
Maintain communication with Build Team members in all communication channels, including email, text, Slack and Basecamp to ensure they have lesson plans early enough to prepare for the weekend
Assist the Kids Team in all ways needed to prepare classrooms for the weekend
Plan and coordinate curriculum modifications for special needs kids and work with the Build Team Coordinator to train dedicated volunteers
Weekend Services
Make sure all areas are working together to create an excellent and welcoming atmosphere. Areas include: kids check-in, mother’s room, and all kids classrooms
Help oversee Coaches and Captains and provide support as needed.
Lead team huddles before each service to provide vision and direction for the day
Regularly check on all BT leaders and members and help Kids Pastor evaluate effectiveness and provide feedback and additional training as needed
Be ready to jump into any room for a moment to assist in hectic times and bring the classroom back to order and peace
Help schedule Build Team members for all special events where Kids Ministry is provided, including overseeing contract workers if applicable
Expected Meetings to Attend
Weekly Oversight with Kids Pastor
All Staff
Department Meetings
Build Team Check-in Meetings
Pastoral Meetings as needed
The DNA of a Newlands Leader At Newlands, we seek to build and nurture a culture for our organization that produces and protects a God-honoring atmosphere. We lay the foundation for this by personally living out Newlands’s values and instilling them in all who work alongside us on our staff. Our values can be described by three words: spiritual, professional, and relational. By upholding these values, we can better serve the Kingdom through our vision, mission, and purpose. We pursue growth in all areas through oversight, consistent and honest feedback, evaluation, and communication. We seek to create an environment that consistently grows servant leaders in every area.
Spiritual Being spiritual is having
God-centered influence
grounded in scriptural truth and empowered by the Holy Spirit. We value being
teachable
and
humble , fostering a culture of kindness, trust, loyalty, and honor. We are also
servant-hearted
as we focus on building the
kingdom
and being full of
faith
to hear, believe, and obey God.
Professional Being professional is producing high- quality
work in a
productive
manner while operating in a culture of excellence, not perfectionism, to support Newlands’s mission. We
steward Newlands’s vision and purpose
while upholding high
leadership
standards regardless of position and lead with love, remaining above reproach in our
conduct .
Relational Being relational is valuing relationships over results. We show
integrity
by being humble, honest, trustworthy, and
accountable
to one another and the Lord. We are unified in supporting the needs of our organization— collaborating
together, being
approachable
in every situation, and having fun along the way! We are also
compassionate —always extending mercy and grace balanced with truth.
Required Skills and Job Complexity a) Unique Skills and Knowledge
Ability to communicate the Gospel through various creative means to children of all ages and their parents
Proficient written and verbal communication skills
Ability to have positive and negative conversations with leaders, staff, and parents
Have a heart for excellence
Team building and leadership skills
Must be detail oriented
Operational and project management
Ability to multi-task
b) Problem Solving and Decision Making
Solution oriented
Strategic thinking
Conflict resolution
Being willing to check in with your leaders to ensure you have their heart in major decision making
Adaptability
Positive attitude in approach to problem solving
c) Physical Capabilities
Must be able to sit for long periods of time
Be comfortable with being fully engaged and excited
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
Competencies Critical to this Position Core Competencies Highly self motivated, Detail oriented, Leads effectively, Proactive, Teachability, Strategic thinking, Submitted to authority and overall vision of Newlands Church
Technical Competencies Microsoft Office, Planning Center Online, ProPresenter, Slack, Basecamp, CPR Certification preferred or willing to complete, Ministry Safe, Sexual Abuse training
Education Requirements High School Degree (some college or college degree is a plus)
Experience Requirements 1-2 years of experience recruiting and organizing volunteers is preferred
Position Details Payroll Status: Non-exempt
Classification: Part-time
Hours per Week: 25 hours per week
Work Days: Sundays (required); M-Th (TBD)
*This description is not all inclusive, and other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Newlands Church does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law as it applies to churches. However, Newlands Church does discriminate on the basis of religion.
Employment Requirement: All Staff must be a member or become a member of Newlands Church upon employment
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