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title: 'Co-leader (Topaz/Sapphire) Position Description'
url: 'https://shepherdsgirls.org/volunteer-opportunities/co-leader'
markdown: 'https://shepherdsgirls.org/volunteer-opportunities/co-leader.md'
date: '2022-05-26'
description: 'Primary leader of elementary youth, working in team'
taxonomy:
  tag:
    - 'Highlighted Position'
---

# 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](https://shepherdsgirls.org/volunteer-opportunities/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.

### Position Attributes

 | Attribute | Co-leader (Topaz/Sapphire) |
|---|---|
| Adult Registration | Required |
| Position Type | Leader/Facilitator |
| Team Lead | Unit Coordinator |
| Number of Positions | 6 to 24 |

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