The DEN & Destiny Discovers Coordinator

Description JOB OVERVIEW: The DEN Coordinator oversees the operation of the DEN program, including planning and implementing the program, curriculum, and aims of the DEN program. The Destiny Discovers Coordinator plans, implements, and manages Destiny Discovers. This is primarily a discipleship role.

Requirements

Strong commitment to core mission, values, and vision of Destiny Christian Academy. Possess a deep commitment to ministry and agree with Destiny Christian Academy’s confession of faith, mission, vision, and core values. Highly organized and detail-oriented; adept at multitasking and juggling, planning for various tasks simultaneously.

Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Provide administrative support such as answering phones, returning calls, and responding to emails, as well as helping manage the calendar, schedule, and files. Complete tasks and communication using project management tools. Write curriculum for the camp, including lesson plans, daily devotionals, and training materials.

Compose department communications: memos, emails, flyers, brochures, forms, and manuals. Facilitate departmental meetings, classes, and events through completion of internal set-up requests, calendar reservations, and connecting with any/all external partners. Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner, exhibiting judgment and discretion.

Organize and maintain materials for the department’s areas of responsibility. Provide excellent internal and external customer service to fellow staff, the church body, volunteers, as well as the community at large. Participate in chapels, meetings, and events as required by the department. Establish goals for the DEN and Destiny Discover’s programs.

Responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the DEN & Destiny Discover’s programs. Oversee ordering of supplies. Review lesson plans. Prepare meeting agendas and lead departmental meetings. Oversee submission of timecards for payroll. Oversee submission of calendar request forms. Create necessary forms. Establish procedures for the program.

Follow established disciplinary procedures as needed. Assess training needs. Update the training manual. Provide safety training. Hire and schedule staff. Coordinate staffing with the K8 office. Meet with the Principal monthly. Advise the Principal of any safety concerns. Prepare all the necessary documents to communicate with parents.

Review all disciplinary documents. Oversee DEN and Destiny Discover’s billing and prepare for the Business Services department.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree preferred. Two years’ experience working with children. Minimum of one year paid or volunteer experience in working with school-age children. Good organizational and management skills. Ability to solve practical problems; variety of variables with limited standardization; interpret instructions Knowledge of PC’s, Phones, and Copiers.

Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Type 45 WPM. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This position’s duties are normally performed in a standard work environment based on the activity scheduled. Some physical effort is required; therefore, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. He or she may be required to walk or sit for extended periods and may be exposed to outside weather conditions, including but not limited to heat, cold, humidity, rain, and direct sunlight.

Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment, such as a computer keyboard, mouse, calculator, and other similar machines. WORKING CONDITIONS: Working conditions are dynamic. This requires the willingness to work a flexible schedule that may require occasional weekend and/or evening hours.

The employee will be using his or her personal vehicle; therefore, he or she must hold a valid driver’s license in the state where he or she is based and have appropriate auto insurance as required by law. The employee needs to be able to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize work assignments, and do well under pressure.

He or she must also demonstrate professionalism and integrity, take initiative, and exercise confidentiality. Finally, the employee must understand and apply all school policies and procedures, follow instructions, be detail-oriented, and have good follow-through on all projects. NOTES: This job description has been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included.

The description in no way states or implies that the duties and responsibilities stated above are the only duties to be performed by the individual(s) within this position. All requirements, skills, and abilities included here have been determined to be the minimal standards required to perform this position. The individual(s) may be called upon and required to follow other instructions or perform other duties instructed by his/her supervisor that are consistent with the purpose of this position, department, and/or school objectives.

Destiny Christian Academy expressly reserves the right to change this job description and the duties assigned to the individual periodically as deemed appropriate in Destiny Christian Academy’s sole discretion. This job description is not intended as and does not create an employment contract or otherwise guarantee employment.

Employment is at will and can be terminated at any time with or without cause and with or without notice by either party.