Description:

We are an Evangelical, Christian organization with a large and growing Outreach Ministry to At-Risk Kids in central Colorado Springs. We do this through our two Children's Centers, with about 60 staff and 300 children, ages 5-13yrs old.

This is a ministry staff position and applicants must have an active faith in Christ as well as a life pattern of involvement in their local church and ministry. (For more information and our statement of faith, you can find us on the web at Springsoflife.org.)

DETAILS:

• $16-$19/hr DOEE
• Monday through Friday, Full Time (half day maintenance, half day School Age Program). Full Time School Age Summer Camp in Summer.

DUTIES:

• Work with Maintenance Supervisor on tasks related to site, grounds, facilities and fleet maintenance.
• Leading a School-Age group of up to 15 kids (Ages 5-13 years)
• Implementing daily schedule
• Running and/or Supervising daily activities
• Implementing Center and State rules and regulations regarding school-age programs
• Ensuring a safe program environment for kids
• Meal service (Breakfast, Lunch and Afternoon Snack served at the center daily)
• General Clean-Up of Classroom throughout the day and at day's end
• Being involved in, and inviting children to attend, ministry outreaches (AWANA, VBS, Ranch Camps, etc)

QUALIFICATIONS (required ):

• A love for kids
• A heart for seeing kids (and their families) come to know the Lord. This is the highest priority in all we do
• A love for working with a non-profit ministry/outreach in Jesus' name
• Must be at least 20 years of age (State licensing requires this for drivers)
• Must have at least three (3) months of full-time or equivalent part-time (480hrs) satisfactory and verifiable experience with school-age children
• Must be 1st Aide & CPR qualified, or willing to get qualified (SLCC pays for this certification if you don’t already have it)
• Must be able to handle large amounts of physical activity (sports and walking excursions with kids)
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions and perform physical work as well as to lift weight of up to 50 pounds regularly, and above 50 pounds occasionally
• Must be reliable/dependable/punctual, with a good work ethic
• Must have a good work history
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Must have a valid driver's license, your own reliable vehicle, and a clean driving record

BENEFITS:

• Competitive pay scale in financially healthy organization
• Opportunity for advancement in growing company
• Opportunity to do meaningful work in vocational ministry
• Discipleship and development in Christian life, ministry, and leadership
• Up to 75% discount on childcare
• 6 Paid Holidays, plus PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Healthcare benefit after 3 months tenure