We’re Hiring an RKIDS Host

Restoration Church is hiring a part-time RKIDS Host.

Salary: $20 per hour

Hours:
Saturday night from 4:00 - 6:45 pm
Sunday from 8:15 am - 1:45pm
We are currently lookings for RKIDS Hosts who can work at least two day per month, on either Saturday or Sunday.

Purpose: The RKIDS host provides clear leadership and oversight to the RKIDS rooms and Check-in Lobby during the Saturday or Sunday Gatherings while supporting the RKIDS volunteers. The RKIDS Host partners with us to ensure that Restoration Kids (RKIDS) is a safe and fun space where kids are accepted, loved, and encouraged by Jesus and His church. Our goal is to create an environment where parents can participate in worship freely, without worry, and experience Jesus.

Responsibilities:

  • Text volunteer team to show encouragement and promote feeling of team culture no later than the Wednesday prior to the date volunteers are scheduled to serve.

  • Review LITTLES and BIGS lessons and NOTES section in Planning Center Services so you are familiar with the lesson and can assist as needed on Saturday evening or Sunday morning.

  • Arrive at least 45 minutes prior to first gathering to set-up check-in area and open classrooms. 

  • Lead team huddle 20 minutes prior to the start of each gathering.

  • Ensure rooms are fully staffed prior to opening check-in.

    •  Shift volunteers around or combine classes if needed due to numbers of children and/or volunteers.

  • Lead child check-in by welcoming and directing new families to the appropriate RKIDS rooms.

    • Be fully present with families who are checking in. Please do not engage in side conversations with those are not checking a child into RKIDS.

    • Visually scan if kids look ill prior to them entering a RKIDS room.

      • If a child appears to be ill, kindly ask the parent about the observable symptoms (e.g., "I see that your child has a rash on his arm, can you tell me about that? We just want to ensure that all kiddos who join us are healthy per our sick policy.").

  • Have eyes to see new families- greet and explain what to expect for RKIDS.

  • Ensure RKIDS policies and procedures are being carried out (RKIDS handbook is located in main check-in kiosk).

  • Provide support, encouragement, and gratitude to the RKIDS volunteers.

  • Check-in with the RKIDS volunteers during the gathering to ensure that they have the resources and support they need.

    • Fill in as needed in RKIDS rooms if extra hands are necessary. o If you hear a child crying, check on the volunteers to see how you can help.

    • Assist RKIDS volunteers (emergencies, bathroom breaks, diaper changes, supplies, etc.)

  • Assist with transition from the main gathering to RKIDS rooms.

    • Visually scan if kids look ill prior to them entering a room.

    • Ensure that all kids walk to the appropriate RKIDS room (s).

  • Track classroom attendance once kids are released from main gathering.

  • Prepare snack cups for LITTLES room once kids are released from main gathering.

  • Page parents when necessary (e.g., Child is crying excessively and will not calm down, Child becomes sick, child is injured, child is a danger to self or others, child had an accident and there is no change of clothes, etc.)

  • If an emergency occurred, fill out incident report (located in main check-in podium with volunteers who witnessed the incident.

  • Provide security by being consistently visible and an accessible presence in the RKIDS area throughout the gathering.

    • ONLY allow people who have a parent claim sticker, serving volunteers (RKIDS or Hospitality), or Restoration Church Staff down the RKIDS hallway.

    • Do not allow RJUNIORS to enter the Studio until it is their designated time (when they are released from main gathering).

    • Do not allow kids to run up and down the RKIDS hallway in between gatherings.

  • Trouble shoot Planning Center Check-ins if needed - if assistance is needed, ask Lance or one of the RKIDS Leads.

  • Load new labels into the label maker (extra labels found in each check-in kiosk) when printer labels are empty.

  • Write "Sunday/Saturday Notes" for other hosts via Slack to inform host team of events from Sunday/Saturday:

Click here to fill out the job application

Please email abby@restorationaz.org with any questions.