Elementary Associate

Job Title: COF Kids Elementary Associate

Purpose Statement: Connect, equip and empower people to bring the reality of God to
their world.

Reports to: Kids Pastor

Scope:

● Help shape and implement a ministry strategy for Elementary Ministry (K–5 th ) to
fulfil our vision of inspiring Kids to fearlessly live and love like Jesus.
● Lead the overall COF Elementary Ministry: Kinder- 2nd and 3rd-5th grade kids,
Volunteer and Families

Educational Requirements     
● Bachelor’s degree in ministry, education, or relevant field.
Experience Required
● Bachelor’s degree in ministry, education, or relevant field, or equivalent
experience
● Several years of experience in full-time kids’ ministry/leadership.
● Experience in administration, coordination, and event planning.
Primary Responsibilities 
 Volunteer Leadership 
● Build a strong and thriving volunteer team to serve the Elementary ministry to
follow strong safety procedures (ie. 2 adult rule in each space).
● Provide ongoing care and leadership for COF Kids volunteers serving on the
Elementary Ministry Team, specifically by developing coaches / directors to lead
ministry in your absence.
● Develop meaningful relationships with COF Kids volunteers serving on the
Elementary Ministry Team.
● Manage all workflows to onboard new volunteers.

● Provide pastoral care and training for new volunteers and existing volunteers.
● Manage all volunteer scheduling for weekend services, events, and other facility
needs. 
Weekday Leadership
● Ensure all curriculum, resources, and supplies are available for weekend
services, events, and facilities.
● Aid in scheduling, registration, and Check-Ins, and give leadership to the
Elementary Team for weekend services, special events (baptism, Wednesday
nights, Camps), and other facility needs.
REQUIREMENTS
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
● Strength in relationship building.
● Strong time management skills.
● Strong organizational skills.
● Ability to multitask.
● Ability to work independently.
● Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
CORE COMPETENCIES – ELEMENTARY   
● Children’s Champion: A children's champion reflects and demonstrates God's
love for kids by prioritizing their safety and security, and cares for them in a way
values their spiritual, emotional, and social development. 
● Owner/Operator: An owner/operator takes full responsibility for the successful
growth and execution of the experience in his/her area of ministry.
● Activator: An activator is an action-oriented individual who transforms strategic
plans, innovative ideas and decisions into action.  
● Collaborative Leader: A collaborative leader works effectively, both within a
team and among diverse teams or departments, to create an environment where
ideas and decisions are jointly developed, owned and executed.  
● Creative Communicator: A creative communicator demonstrates a passion to
communicate God’s truth through new, innovative, artistic approaches.