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Assistant Youth Ministries Coordinator

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory
United States, Michigan, Flint
May 16, 2025

Position Summary: To support The Youth Ministries Coordinator (YMC) in all aspects of youth ministry, programing, and events, including overseeing employees, volunteers, care for children and provide a safe, positive, and beneficial experience in a Christian environment.

Essential Responsibilities:



  • Assist in the planning and implementation of activities and events that support spiritual growth in various age groups of children.
  • Maintain files and gather statistical and financial data for corps youth and program efforts as directed by the YMC.
  • Attend youth and program related events as required by the YMC.
  • Work within our nursery to keep the children safe, teach them about the love of Jesus, Prepare, teach, and execute plans as needed by the YMC.
  • Carry out a planned activity each nursery time (e.g., craft, game, coloring, and/or story time).
  • Teach a Pre-school Sunday School lesson each Sunday.
  • Properly clean and maintain all areas used for nursery care and youth programs.
  • Work in close coordination and cooperation with Church Youth Leaders.
  • Maintain focus on interacting with the kids.
  • Check children's diapers and change them as needed and in a timely manner.
  • Follow behavioral management policies with all youth.
  • Maintain a safe and positive environment that facilitates learning. (Relay any noticed safety issues or need for supplies to the Youth Ministries Coordinator.)
  • Work with children of Spanish/English class to bridge to Corps.
  • Fulfill assigned responsibilities and hours during Summer Day Camp and the Christmas season
  • Perform other duties as assigned



Additional Responsibilities:



  • Work in the gym and kitchen to help with dinnertime during Wednesday evening activities.
  • Set up and tear down events as directed by the YMC.


Qualifications:

Education/Experience:



  • Some college in children's education or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 1+ year working with young children



Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:



  • Seek to share the Good News of Jesus Christ using the positive influence of a vibrant personal relationship with the Lord.
  • Ability to work a variety of shifts, including evenings and weekends (including Sundays) as needed throughout the year
  • Must be creative and have artistic abilities.
  • Must support The Salvation Army mission statement.
  • Preferred basic knowledge of Spanish Language.
  • Be trained in CPR/Basic First Aid or get training within first 90 days of employment.


Computer Skills:



  • Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
  • Working knowledge of TEAMS and SharePoint or the ability to learn programs.
  • Knowledgeable in social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)


Certificates and Licenses:



  • Complete Safe from Harm training, and keep current as needed
  • Must have and maintain a current valid chauffer license and pass the Salvation Army Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR); or gain the chauffer license within 90 days

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