Co-leader (Topaz/Sapphire)

The Topaz and Sapphire squad co-leaders provide primary supervision and instruction for the Shepherd's Girls elementary youth.

Our Flock desires to typically have between two and four squad co-leaders in each squad. Shared leadership is valued and is important to a successful ministry. We desire teams of women accomplishing the squad co-leader duties.

Qualifications

• Christian woman age 18 or older
• Registered as an adult leader with Shepherd's Girls
• Agree to the Shepherd's Church Volunteer Covenant and qualified for service

Core Duties

• Work collaboratively with peers to deliver the weekly meeting instructional content, consistent with the resources on the Flock portal.
• Ensure a safely supervised squad meeting, including complying with The Shepherd's Church policies as they relate to youth.
• Assist with communicating with parents.

Additional Responsibilities

• Inform the Unit Coordinator and Ministry Director if unable to attend a regular meeting
• Pay active attention to Flock calendar and announcements to enable communication with squad members and parents
• Complete Shepherd's Girls training during first year of service

Timing of Duties

• Most co-leaders are involved in every weekly meeting, although occasional absences are not unusual.
• Outside of meetings, co-leaders teaching a lesson would need to take time to prepare and review materials. Some co-leaders fulfill out-of-meeting administrative duties for a squad (advancement, membership, communications).
• Co-leaders are often involved in their squad's offsite events, but supervision of these events arranged on a volunteer basis as needed.

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