Music and Youth Director

POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY:

The Music and Youth Director provides a discipleship and outreach ministry to youth from the church and our local community.  To work with the ministry leadership team to develop a music program for our Church including Sunday Services.

HOURS: 40 hours per week

• Will be responsible to start new youth outreach program (new church plant), which leads to ongoing church youth programs
• Contributes to the spiritual and pastoral development of the youth in the church by coaching, discipling, encouraging, and modeling appropriate attitude and behaviours.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates programs/ministries that are relevant to the youth of our church. As well as our community at large. Plans and conducts creative workshops, and services, evangelical outreach, pastoral care programs, and Bible studies.
• Assists in the planning of assimilation strategies and events as required to promote incorporation into the church fellowship.
• Prays with and leads youth and family members to faith in Jesus Christ as opportunities permit.
• Develops and implements appropriate leadership program for youth and those involved in youth leadership. Recruits, completes orientation and training of youth leaders.
• Works as a key team member with administrative, and pastoral care givers in corporate problem solving for the benefit of the church and individuals.
• Knows and acts in accordance with security procedures for the church to ensure the safety and confidentiality of participants and information.
• Interacts with community partners and resources to provide services to youth; may include participation on community committees.
• Maintains written records/logs and activities (including activity reports, and statistical information.)
• Organize fundraising events.
• Develop Musical program for entire ministry to include such things as Praise and worship team, music, instrumental, and vocal.
• Be responsible to sit on the church board.
• Other Duties as assigned

• will have completed up to 2 years of college. (an alternate level of education and experience may be acceptable)

SPECIAL LICENSES, DIPLOMAS, CERTIFICATES OR REQUIREMENTS:

• Post-Secondary courses including Biblical Studies, Theology an asset

Experience:

• 1-3 years successful related experience, including experience working with children and youth, music

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• First Aid
• Food Safe
• Non-Crisis Intervention
• Related Courses an asset
• Prior successful experience will be considered

Good Organizational skills.  Multitasker

PHYSICAL EFFORT

• The job requires frequent set up and clean up activities. Preparation in sports, keyboarding and occasional transportation.
• May lift more than 20 pounds

CONCENTRATIO REQUIRED:

• The performance of the job requires attention when teaching, preaching, pastoring, coaching, studying, planning, and developing.
• Will have to work with and direct volunteers

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The environment is typically a church, gymnasiums, camps homes schools and restaurants.
• The incumbent works in generally pleasant surroundings, however may occasionally have to deal with angry or upset youth/parents. Irregular hours.

EXPOSURE TO HAZARDS:

• Physical attack from other Youth/Parents
• Exposure to infectious diseases
• Moving objects
• Sports related injuries

PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES:

• Immunization for Hep B
• Vaccination against Tuberculosis
• Up to date vaccinations
• Criminal Police Investigation Check (CPIC)

Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide:

• Background check consent
• A clear vulnerable sector screening
• A clean drivers abstract
• Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training

In support of our commitment to a healthy and safe workplace and community, The Salvation Army (TSA) has a vaccination requirement for all employees in Canada.  The successful candidate will be made an offer of employment on the condition of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and will be required to provide proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to provincial/territorial human rights legislation. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Human Rights Code, a request for accommodation can be submitted and written proof satisfactory to TSA will be required.

The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation.   If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements. 

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.