Basic Leadership School

Thanks for your interest in joining our staff here in Davos, Switzerland to help us pioneer Gods work here. You have made a great choice! We are an exciting base to be part of, and are always blessed to receive staff applications.

We need staff in the following areas:

• SCHOOL STAFF: Snowboarders DTS, Summer DTS, Skateboarders DTS

• BACKBONE MINISTRIES: Office, Hospitality, Cooks, Housekeeping, Vehicle Maintenance, Building Maintenance, Project Development, Construction, Communications (Graphic Artists, Web Designers, Video Producers, Network Techies, Writers, etc).
• MINISTRY TEAM: Snowboard-, Skate- and Youth Ministries
• WORSHIP & INTERCESSION: Someone who would like to take ownership of the whole area of Worship and Intercession for the base.

For all our new, inexperienced staff, it is a requirement to undertake the Basic Leadership School (BLS). This is an in-service staffing program for the duration of 12 months. It has two phases:

• 6 months staffing a DTS or working in a ministry of choice with YWAM Davos.
• 6 months staffing a second DTS or continuing working in your ministry of choice.

The entire course is designed to assist the development of leadership skills. The student is coached and mentored in the task of leading others. Students meet for one afternoon a week for discussion, lectures and instruction on such topics as pastoral skills, utilizing spiritual gifts, small group dynamics, basic management principles, and leading outreaches. In addition the student meets regularly with a mentor for feedback and
evaluation. Assignments include reading and reporting on six books during the full BLS covering basic leadership topics and issues.

The BLS can be done in one block or a break can be taken between the 1st and 2nd phase. The BLS is a University of the Nations accredited school (CCM240 - 8 credits)

Community Living Standards

YWAM Davos is for Christians who are committed to the Great Commission (Mat. 28:18-19), which includes living a Godly life worthy of example. Your time here will be enjoyable, rewarding and challenging. We are committed to helping you grow as a disciple of Jesus and we look forward to you being here. Being a disciple of Jesus includes taking responsibility for your life and conduct.

Exclusive Relationships
This will be a very special time for you, where you can focus on God and build excellent friendships with both sexes that will last for more than just 6 months. We all come from various backgrounds and cultures and have different needs and ideas of relationships. To remain focused during the school we ask that no “boyfriend/girlfriend” relationships are developed. We find that this provides a healthy environment where students are able to trust each other and enjoy developing godly friendships without all the confusion of a dating relationship. Time spent on the school is like no other as it is a great investment that will continue to influence you for the rest of your life. Because of this, there is no room for relationship difficulties to become a distraction.

Drugs, Tobacco and Alcohol
Most of the evangelical community of the world considers alcoholic drinks and tobacco products totally off limits. Often in these contexts, alcohol and tobacco use is viewed as a sign that someone either does not know God or is turning away from Him. People from different nations, denominations and backgrounds come to do a school with us, so it is important that we as a family understand and honor one another in our conversations and actions.
Davos has a huge problem with kids, as young as 12 years old, drinking and going to the bars and clubs. Davos is known as THE party town. The local community and churches will watch us closely in how we deal with this whole issue.
On the base, alcohol and smoking are not allowed. Though we aren't making any rule about drinking alcohol off YWAM property. We ask you to be wise and moderate in consuming it. If you are suffering with an addiction of tobacco (regularly smoking) or alcohol, this will be a great opportunity to get rid of it. If we recognize that you might have a problem with any of these we might make some personal guidelines for you to help you get rid of it. Drinking (in most parts of the world) and smoking are not allowed on outreach. Drugs are absolutely prohibited and are grounds for immediate dismissal from school.

Schools & Dates

2009

Snowboarders DTS 2009/2010 - November 1, 2009 to April 17, 2010

Fall BLS - October 17, 2009 to April 23, 2010

2010

Skateboarders DTS 2010 - June 06, 2010 toNovember 20, 2010

Summer DTS 2010 - June 06, 2010 to November 20, 2010

Summer BLS- May 22, 2010 to November 26, 2010

Snowboarders DTS 2010/2011- October 31, 2010 to April 16, 2011

Fall BLS- October 16, 2010 to April 24, 2011

2011

Snowboarders DTS 2011- February 06, 2011 to July 23, 2011

Winter BLS- January 22, 2011 toJuly 29, 2011