Children's Ministry Coordinator

City Life Church•Chilliwack, BC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

City Life Church is looking for a relational, organized and capable Children's Ministry Coordinator who is passionate about creating an exceptional ministry experience for children, families and volunteers. This is an opportunity for someone who loves both people and execution — someone who can build relationships with families and volunteers while also making sure the details behind a great Sunday experience are handled with excellence. The Kids Ministry Coordinator will take ownership of the week-to-week coordination of City Life Kids, working alongside the Ministries Director and ministry team to create environments where children are safe, known, welcomed and excited to be part of church.

Requirements

Genuinely enjoy working with children, families and volunteers
Naturally warm, welcoming and relational
Highly organized and known for following through
Can lead calmly and confidently when Sunday mornings get busy
Enjoy building teams and helping volunteers thrive
Notice details and take initiative rather than waiting to be told what needs to happen
Communicate clearly and work well as part of a ministry team
Previous experience in children's ministry, education, childcare, volunteer leadership or another people-focused environment
Shares the Christian faith and is genuinely aligned with the mission, values and ministry of City Life Church.

Nice To Haves

Bible college or formal ministry training

Responsibilities

Lead the Sunday experience by providing visible, confident leadership within Kids Ministry on Sunday mornings.
Ensure classrooms, supplies, curriculum and volunteer teams are ready for the Sunday experience.
Welcome and support children, parents and volunteers.
Troubleshoot challenges and help Sundays run smoothly.
Build and support a great volunteer team by coordinating and communicating volunteer schedules.
Develop strong relationships with volunteers and help them succeed in their roles.
Help recruit, onboard and equip new volunteers.
Contribute to a healthy, encouraging and accountable team culture.
Create excellent ministry environments by coordinating curriculum and weekly ministry preparation.
Maintain organized, welcoming and well-prepared children's spaces.
Ensure ministry processes and safety practices are consistently followed.
Look for ways to continually improve the experience for children and families.
Care for children and families by building relationships with families and helping new families feel at home.
Listen well and respond appropriately to questions or concerns.
Help create a ministry where children are known, valued and genuinely excited to participate.