Youth Unlimited Kawartha
Jr. High Outreach Worker
Description
Position Title: Jr. High Outreach Worker
Supervised by: Discipleship Coordinator
Hours Employed: Full-time 35-40hours / week
Education: Post Secondary Degree (B.A., B.R.S. or greater) is an asset
Compensation: Based on years of experience and education
Please apply by April 30th, 2026
Intro:
Are you motivated to help young people flourish in their everyday lives? Are you passionate about contributing to their spiritual growth and seeing youth and their families experience wholeness and transformation? Come and join our thriving team at Lakefield Youth Unlimited (LYU) as our new Jr. High Outreach Worker.
About Youth Unlimited:
With over 800 young people in our local schools, LYU’s vision is to see every one of them living fully in Christ and experiencing the transforming power of God's love. Our aim is that, through meaningful relationships and community involvement, young people and their families can be supported and equipped to take on life’s challenges while learning to make an impact in the community around them.
Building on our more than 22 years of established presence in this community, we hope to achieve this through our direct support and partnerships with local schools, businesses, and surrounding community. We currently offer in school support multiple days a week, after school programs, bible studies, and many other events as vehicles to establish lasting connections and care with young people and their families.
Description:
The LYU Jr. High Outreach Worker will be someone who has a passion and heart for mentoring and developing relationships with students in grades 6-8, seeking ways to meet physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual needs for the purpose of relational evangelism and discipleship. They will seek to both maintain our current programs and presence within the local elementary schools, as well as develop new programs to support students and enhance relationships with students and families. They will work alongside and collaborate with the LYU team, volunteers and committee members, while positively receiving direction and guidance from the LYU Satellite Director. They will also seek to develop positive relationships and communicate with parents, students, churches, school staff and other local organizations, becoming a part of the local community.
Expectations:
- Pursue an active, growing relationship with God through Jesus Christ.
- Participate in training and development opportunities to better equip oneself.
- Establish a personal financial support base and participate in fundraising events for the satellite.
Program Requirements:
These are current programs that the Jr. High Team will organize and facilitate during the school year:
- Gym Night, along with our Gym Night Coordinator
- After-School Programming
- Discipleship
- Weekly School Support
- Seasonal Events