VK Site Leader

Description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES

The Village Kids (VK) Site Leader at Langley South is responsible for leading and managing the Village Kids staff team, maintaining the operational standards and vision of Village Kids, leading kids and family events as well as owning the strategy, calendar and budget for the ministry. This person is the key touchpoint for families in VK at Langley South. They ensure that families who attend LS not only experience the best possible programming on Sunday but also have opportunities to connect to the life of Village Church beyond the Sunday morning experience. This person is ultimately responsible for building a community of leaders who are discipled and equipped in their roles to serve kids and their families.

DEMONSTRATED COMPETENCIES

• People Focus: The ability to demonstrate an understanding of the needs and concerns of colleagues, volunteers, and attendees. Collaborates well with others and has a servant attitude; equipping the church.
• Team Collaboration:  Works cooperatively with others and follows through on assigned tasks. Is able to coordinate with other ministries of Village Church to ensure deliverables are completed on time.
• Leadership:  Able to cast vision and inspire teams. Identifies, recruits, develops, motivates and oversees staff, volunteer teams, and leaders.
• Flexible Thinking: Open to new and different ways of doing things and to effectively adapt to a variety of situations.  Able to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment with many moving and changing parts.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees the Langley South Village Kids staff team providing training, direction, and opportunities for professional, personal, and spiritual development
• Carries and implements the vision of Village Kids and Village Church.
• Ensures the physical space and experience is consistent with Village Kids operational standards (signs, stretch walls, carpets, audio visual etc.)
• Articulates vision to volunteer and staff teams and connects protocols and ministry activities with the greater vision of Village Kids and Village Church.
• Continually assess the Village Kids Ministry, looking for opportunities to expand current programs or implement new ones in collaboration with the Village Kids Director.
• Liaises with the Lead Pastor in order for them to know what is happening in the ministry and provide feedback, vision and support.
• Provides training, oversight and development to volunteers and Leads.
• Works in collaboration with the Hub team for things like Bi-annual trainings, Parent Labs and other Hub activities.
• Takes lead for Langley South in Hub and collaborative/regional events such as Church in the Park, etc.
• Has a significant role in preparation and execution of VK Summer Camp.
• Creates the ministry calendar and budget and maintains the budget throughout the year.
• Ensures all responsibilities are completed in a purposeful, strategic and focused manner that points people to Jesus.
• Acts as a servant by inviting, discipling, training and equipping others to serve.
• Ensures all responsibilities are produced, promoted and led with a high level of innovation and excellence, honouring God at the highest level.
• Acts with a sense of ambitious urgency, ensuring all work is completed wisely and impactfully.  Time is a gift from God.
• Maintains an openness to being a learner by committing to continuous spiritual, professional, and self development.
• Contributes to the best team culture by participating joyfully and working well with peers.
• Commits to thanking at least one volunteer on a weekly basis.
• Demonstrates behaviour consistent with the Standard of Conduct as outlined in the Village Staff Handbook.

KEY RESULTS

Gospel

• Staff and volunteers serve joyfully and authentically out of the Good News that we are redeemed and have a purpose in Jesus. Everything we do points back to this.
• Volunteers and kids continue to grow and become Christ-like disciples and disciple-makers.

Community

• People are given the opportunity to use their gifts and talents in high-capacity volunteer roles - entering into the work that Christ is doing through the local church.
• There is unity in the VK volunteer community and strong relationships and partnerships with key leaders.
• Volunteer teams are healthy in number and commitment; they are equipped, engaged, and appreciated.

Culture

• Teams are representing the truths of Christianity to the world in insightful, creative, and gracious ways - going into the surrounding culture to bring Jesus to everyone.
• Relationships are being pursued with unchurched people - connecting with them, inviting them to family events, kids events and Sunday services.
• Kids and families with all faith stories are able to be seen and known and loved.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Philosophically aligned with Village Church Mission, Focus and strategy.
• Fulfills character qualifications as highlighted in 1 Timothy and Titus.
• Fulfill the duties required of Village Church members as outlined in the ‘This is Village Church’ course.
• Pursues a deeper relationship with Christ and greater spiritual growth through prayer, the gospel, and community. Is a disciple.
• Understanding of the various developmental needs of kids
• Proven ability to coach and connect with leaders
• Passion and skillset to connect with the mind of a child and create a spark on a personal level.
• High level of comfort with technology.

WORK WEEK

40 hours

• Sunday, plus 4 week days
• Some evenings/weekends

Benefits

• Salary of $55,000/year
• 3 weeks of vacation
• Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Group RRSP