Description:

North Springs|Monument Young Life is looking to hire a WyldLife coordinator to lead the middle school ministries in District 20 and District 38 in Colorado Springs, Colo. This is an exciting opportunity to develop a ministry and directly impact the lives of many middle-schoolers. District 20 is the largest school district in the Pikes Peak Region and serves more than 26,000 students. District 38 serves the Tri-Lakes communities of Monument, Palmer Lake, Woodmoor and select areas of Colorado Springs. Our area is in El Paso County, the largest county in Colorado with more than 700,000 people. It sits along the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with easy access to many of the outdoor adventures and activities Colorado has to offer.

We are an established area with an area director, one full-time staff, and three part-time staff already in place. We are looking for someone to join our community of staff, committee and volunteers in the mission of reaching the next kid. Currently we have more than 35 volunteer leaders who are leading in 10 middle schools and high schools in our area. We are hoping with this position to bring more leadership to the area and grow and expand our ministry impact.

Responsibilities:

The role of the WyldLife coordinator is such a vital part of area growth, development and sustainability. It is also a place where you will be mentored by and share community with other staff people. As you lead volunteers and reach out to students, you will also receive excellent training and development. This staff person can expect to:

• Participate in and lead dynamic direct ministry in the area (club, Campaigners, contact work, camp).
• Train and equip a community of volunteer leaders who love each other and are growing in spiritual depth to plan and implement outreach ministry with excellence.
• Help lead and train part-time staff and team leaders in the area.
• Work with area staff to coordinate and lead adventures: leader retreats, winter trips, summer trips.
• Serve on summer and school season assignments at a Young Life camp.
• Develop key relationships with adults in the North Springs|Monument Area.
• Work closely with parents to better love and engage their kids.
• Develop a deep and solid relationship with schools and the greater community.
• Raise financial support as directed.
• Care for donors well by sharing the area’s vision and ministry successes.
• Attend Regional Staff Associate training and learn alongside other staff associates in the Front Range Region.
• Complete Young Life training courses (New Staff Training, Leadership I, Leadership II, Winter Training, and Apologetics).

This role is intended for someone who wants to build the current WyldLife ministry in the area and has a heart for our middle schoolers. With time, there will be opportunities to grow into more senior roles in the area, including supervision of new staff.

Qualifications:

• A healthy, growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ and the ability to lead spiritually.
• A passion for kids and the ministry of Young Life.
• Young Life volunteer leader experience (student staff or equivalent experience preferred).
• Proven relational and leadership skills with both kids and adults.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Willingness to raise personal financial support.
• Willingness to commit to three years in the area to grow ministry and network across the community.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage (at no cost to you).
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• 401(k) matching plan (up to four percent).
• Health club benefit.
• And more!

Notes:

Colorado Springs is a thriving community (second largest city in the state of Colorado) situated along the Front Range. The city consistently receives high rankings such as No. 1 Best Big City in "Best Places to Live" by Money magazine, #1 Outside Magazine's list of America's Best Cities and #2 on U.S. News list of most desirable cities. Also Monument is a suburb of Colorado Springs and is rated one of the best places to live in Colorado.

How to Apply:

Please submit an online application, including resume and cover letter