Position Description: Christian Outdoor Education Team Leader

POSITION TITLE: Christian Outdoor Education Team Leader DIVISION/BRANCH: Christian Outdoor Education Division LOCATION: REPORTS TO: Head of Christian Outdoor Education AWARD/CLASSIFICATION: Religious PractitionerKEY INTERACTIONS: Externally: Clients

Internally: Christian Outdoor Education Team, Christian Outdoor Education Stakeholders, Conference Centre Stakeholders

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Permanent, Full timeDATE EFFECTIVE: May 2017APPROVED BY: Head of Christian Outdoor Education

ANGLICAN YOUTHWORKSYouthworks is chartered by ordinance to assist the Sydney Anglican diocese in its ministry towards children, youth and families with the freedom to serve beyond this field (both denominationally and geographically). Youthworks therefore seeks to serve youth directly, as well as through the institutions where they may be found, namely in families, churches and schools. It fulfils this through its vision, mission and values as stated on our website.

YOUTHWORKS CHRISTIAN OUTDOOR EDUCATION Youthworks Christian Outdoor Education leads the way in professional Christian Outdoor Education. Through the practise of temporary community, the passionate, enthusiastic and highly skilled team use outdoor learning experiences to bring together bible based discipleship and outdoor education in a unique and powerful way. The team is made up of a talented bunch of people who love Jesus, seek adventure in the outdoors and believe that not all lessons are best taught in the classroom. They are just as passionate about Christian ministry to young people as they are about adventurous experiences in God’s creation.

POSITION PURPOSETo oversee and have responsibility for the day to day management of the ……………………. Christian Outdoor Education (COE) Programs and COE Team including but not limited to management of staff and program services such as safety, risk management, activity maintenance and finances, and to ensure COE programs are of a high quality and are running smoothly.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Operations

Manage high quality client-centered service that achieves a pleasant experience for clients and promotes Youthworks in a positive way

Position Description: Christian Outdoor Education Team Leader

Manage day to day troubleshooting and addressing relevant problems as they arise Maintain an overview of client feedback and in conjunction with relevant staff

implement strategies to increase customer satisfaction Oversee (or delegate as appropriate) the day to day management of Christian Outdoor

Education programs including but not limited to ensuring that adequate staff are rostered to facilitate program requirements

Assist with the hands on delivery of programs, if required and appropriate, to cover operations

Liaising with Clients Safeguard the integrity of the Gospel message as it is promoted and proclaimed on

COE programs Assist in the planning, preparation and delivery of activities to suit the needs, abilities

and experience of each group

People Overall supervision, training, and mentoring responsibility of COE staff Ensure that COE staff conduct themselves professionally and with a high level of

service Lead COE staff / task related meetings on a regular basis Participate in operations meetings Ensure that COE staff are wearing appropriate clothing including supplied uniform

items and where necessary safety equipment / clothing Cooperating with the training team to continue the training and development of team

members Mentoring junior staff with specific reference to their development of Christian

ministry skills Lead, encourage, disciple and pastorally care for Christian Outdoor Education staff Work under the leadership to achieve excellence in all facets of the ministry

Finance Ensure budgeted expenditure limits are adhered to In conjunction with relevant stakeholders oversee the ordering and stock control of

relevant inventory to ensure that Christian Outdoor Education operations can proceed effectively

Authorisation of relevant invoices on a weekly basis Ensure that pay information is completed fortnightly, authorized and submitted to the

pay office

Systems Accurately maintain and keep up to date relevant records as needed by Youthworks

and industry standards Ensure that any irregularities in operations and systems are reported to relevant

stakeholders as soon as possible

Position Description: Christian Outdoor Education Team Leader

Ensure all relevant reporting occurs promptly, is enacted as needed and filed accordingly

Provide feedback on COE programs and system improvement measures that ensure excellence in service to our clients

Employee responsibilities Attend Youthworks conferences, events and training Adhere to Youthworks policies and procedures Propose and undertake appropriate professional development Keep abreast of industry knowledge, initiatives and changes for continuous

improvement in service delivery Perform additional duties within skill set as required from time to time Comply with Youthworks standards as well as industry regulations and safety

standards Contribute to the improvement of the policies and procedures Ensure all relevant reporting occurs promptly, is enacted as needed and filed

accordingly Model Christian behaviour in all aspects of the role Work autonomously and effectively in a ministry environment where it is important

that time is used efficiently, honestly and resourcefully Be an active team member participating in team meetings and devotions, and be an

active member of the Youthworks community Demonstrate continual commitment to Youthworks’ Mission Work consistently with the values and ethos of Youthworks as a Christian employer

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE (SELECTION CRITERIA)Essential

Qualifications in Outdoor Recreation (Certificate IV level or higher) Qualifications (current) in First Aid and Water Rescue Qualifications in Theology Experience Christian Outdoor Educator – at least 4 years Capacity for excellent Christian servant leadership and the ability to positively

influence their team mates A passion for Word Ministry and for training and mentoring in this area The character needed to display pastoral and servant attitude towards supporting their

team mates Show resilience, strength and initiative needed to thrive in a leadership position High standards of professionalism including compliance with Standards and

Procedures as well as a thorough understanding of, and rigorous approach to, risk assessment and management

Demonstrable passion for the outdoors, for education, and for seeing these upheld as

Position Description: Christian Outdoor Education Team Leader

a significant key to this ministry effort Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask and

to be flexible to reflect changes in priority Computer literacy in Microsoft Office applications Well-developed written and verbal communication skills with a focus on providing

strong customer service A systematic and focused approach to tasks with a strong attention to detail An ability to work with a wide range of staff to achieve effective outcomes Strong work ethos Personal Christian faith and willingness to work within an Anglican organisation Commitment to work with Youthworks mission Verified and Cleared Working With Children Check number for paid employment

Desirable Leadership qualifications Experience with managing budgets

Acknowledgement Employee SupervisorI understand and accept the responsibilities as outlined in this role description.

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