Campus Kids Director

The Lakeside Church; Four Corners CDP (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeside Church in Four Corners Campus seeks a dedicated Lakeside Kids Campus Director to provide leadership, vision, and direction for the Lakeside Kids ministry. You will guide a campus team to deliver engaging weekend experiences and collaborate with families to nurture discipleship.

The role requires strong leadership, volunteer development, and effective collaboration with campus pastors and the Central Kids Director to continually improve programming and safety standards across the

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills working with Dream Team members, parents, and kids.
• Ability to communicate the Gospel through various means to children of various ages.
• Leadership background and experience serving with volunteers and kids.
• Proficiency with Planning Center On-Line (PCO).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
• Proficiency working with task tracking or project management tools (Asana, Trello, Etc.)

Responsibilities

• Lead and build teams to execute all aspects of Lakeside Kids ministry for weekend experiences at the assigned campus and hold department meetings to empower volunteers to fulfill their unique roles.
• Recruit, develop and train high quality leaders for staff and Dream Team roles.
• Develop a healthy rapport and equip parents for discipleship through the Sunday experience.
• Oversee, organize, and represent Lakeside Kids comprehensive children’s ministry at a Lakeside Church Campus.
• Oversee implementation of Lakeside policies and systems at the assigned Campus.
• Develop integrated training processes and oversee onboarding of Lakeside team members.
• Work closely with Lakeside Lead Staff members, Campus Pastors, and the Central Kids Director to analyze effectiveness of programming and adjust as needed.
• Oversee all aspects of campus administration to include training records, purchase order processing, budget forecasting, purchasing, childcare requests, special events, necessary curriculum adjustments and all internal and external communication that represents the Lakeside Kids department.
• Help develop and maintain all Lakeside Kids security standards at the assigned Campus.
• Arrange and lead Unity nights for assigned campus Kids teams.
• Lead or attend a Lakeside group.
• Collaborate with the Resource Kids team and assist with special event planning and execution.
• Collaborate with the Resource Kids team and assist in the curriculum development and distribution of Lakeside Kids Curriculum material.
• Lead a Lakeside Group campus specific group during Fall and Spring group semesters.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Gospel communication

Leadership

Volunteer management

Project management

Team leadership

Tools

Planning Center On-Line (PCO)

Microsoft Office

Asana

Trello

Job description

Purpose

To take ownership over all aspect of Lakeside Kids at the Four Corners Campus. Provide leadership, vision, and direction to a campus Kids team. Helping create a secure, fun, and engaging environment for children to develop into new disciples and better disciples. To engage with and foster partnership with campus families. Provide curriculum and event assistance to the Lakeside Kids Department to support the mission of meeting kids and parents where they are and connecting them to the local church.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Lead and build teams to execute all aspects of Lakeside Kids ministry for weekend experiences at the assigned campus and hold department meetings to empower volunteers to fulfill their unique roles.
• Recruit, develop and train high quality leaders for staff and Dream Team roles.
• Develop a healthy rapport and equip parents for discipleship through the Sunday experience.
• Oversee, organize, and represent Lakeside Kids comprehensive children’s ministry at a Lakeside Church Campus.
• Oversee implementation of Lakeside policies and systems at the assigned Campus.
• Develop integrated training processes and oversee onboarding of Lakeside team members.
• Work closely with Lakeside Lead Staff members, Campus Pastors, and the Central Kids Director to analyze effectiveness of programming and adjust as needed.
• Oversee all aspects of campus administration to include training records, purchase order processing, budget forecasting, purchasing, childcare requests, special events, necessary curriculum adjustments and all internal and external communication that represents the Lakeside Kids department.
• Help develop and maintain all Lakeside Kids security standards at the assigned Campus.
• Arrange and lead Unity nights for assigned campus Kids teams.
• Lead or attend a Lakeside group.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Resource Kids team and assist with special event planning and execution.
• Collaborate with the Resource Kids team and assist in the curriculum development and distribution of Lakeside Kids Curriculum material.
• Lead a Lakeside Group campus specific group during Fall and Spring group semesters.

Experience and Skills Required

• Strong interpersonal skills working with Dream Team members, parents, and kids.
• Ability to communicate the Gospel through various means to children of various ages.
• Leadership background and experience serving with volunteers and kids.
• Proficiency with Planning Center On-Line (PCO).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
• Proficiency working with task tracking or project management tools (Asana, Trello, Etc.)

Required Characteristics

• Love God & People
• Heart of a servant
• Loyal
• Share the vision and carry the culture of Lakeside to “Make Disciples, New Ones, Better Ones” with integrity and passion.
• Self-led, high-capacity individual, comfortable working independently without constant supervision.

Standards and Expectations for all Lakeside Staff

• Regular attendance to Sunday experiences
• Attendance to All-Staff events including but not limited to
• 21 Days of Prayer
• Serve Day
• 7 Nights of Revival
• All Easter and Christmas Experiences
• Obedience to Biblical tithing principles

Staff Core Competencies

All Lakeside staff members are expected to demonstrate the following three Core Competencies.

Adaptable

We Pivot Well. We have the ability to adjust to changes in tasks, situations, environments, and new conditions. We demonstrate a positive attitude maintaining resilience, effectiveness, and productivity. We question up and lead our teams with the mission and vision in mind.

Build Sending Teams

We Build to Send & We Don’t Drop People .We ensure Owners land on our team quickly and well, serve consistently and help them maintain balance. We maintain excellent communication and make good on our promise that No One Will Love People More Than We Love People. We help develop and strengthen leadership in Owners, keeping the long-term vision in mind to ensure the success.

Collaborate

We Are One Church in Multiple Locations. We work effectively with staff, departments, and Dream Team to ensure the vision, mission, and goals are met. We keep open and consistent communication with involved departments and campuses, providing any needed resources and support.

Required Leadership Competencies

At Lakeside, each role is assigned three of nine Leadership Competencies. Each assigned competency includes statements the leader should thrive to uphold, day in and day out.

EFFICIENT & EFFECTIVE

I Productively Plan and Prioritize. I break down complex projects into smaller tasks with clear deadlines. I prioritize the most critical tasks while establishing achievable goals. I make efficient use of time by minimizing unnecessary distractions and avoid procrastination. I use self-discipline to stay focused and complete tasks without compromising quality. I use time management resources and tools to stay on track. I consistently check my progress and meet deliverables.

INFLUENCE & INSPIRE

I Lead With Excellence. I guide others to achieve common goals that align with Lakeside’s vision and mission. I delegate and encourage the team to achieve their full potential. I actively support the growth and development of others. I am a visionary thinker, communicating vision, and setting direction for the team. I courageously address conflict immediately and promote a healthy, collaborative environment.

SELF-LED

I Commit to Developing and Investing in Myself. I pursue ways to achieve personal growth and development. I understand there is always room to grow and reflect on my performance. I seek out feedback from others and modify my behavior based on feedback.