Kids Director

South-Shore-Community-Church; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

South Shore Community Church is seeking a Kids Director to lead all children’s ministry programming and nurture a safe, Gospel-centered environment for kids and volunteers. You will cast vision, recruit and train volunteers, and ensure consistent doctrinal teaching across curricula.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, relational skills, and disciplined work ethic in service to the church's mission and community outreach.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates strong leadership and the ability to cast a clear vision for Kids ministry.
• Excellent relational and communication skills for volunteers, families, and children.
• Discretion with confidential information and a professional work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all programming for Kids throughout the church.
• Establish and maintain a secure system for safeguarding children in care.
• Plan and oversee events related to children and families.
• Develop a ministry vision and a plan to achieve it in alignment with church goals.
• Recruit, develop, and deploy Kids ministry volunteers.
• Ensure Bible teaching aligns with doctrinal convictions.
• Manage volunteers from infancy through fifth grade.
• Identify ministry and mission opportunities for children.
• Review curricula for doctrinal consistency.

Skills

Leadership

Relational skills

Communication

Organization

Discretion

Doctrine alignment

Mentoring

Team development

Vision casting

Pastoral care

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Department: Kids Ministry Job Title: Kids Director

Purpose:

The Kids Director is crafts a safe and inviting environment where children are introduced and taught the Gospel of Jesus Christ, where both kids and volunteers can grow in Christ.

Experience and Knowledge Required:

• Must possess natural love and care for all generations in the church Committed to the Vision, Mission and Values of South Shore
• Deep devotion to God and love for His Word
• Gifted leadership skills
• Highly relational with both Kids and adults
• Articulate
• Disciplined (works hard and smart)
• Humble attitude
• Innovative and creative
• Able to attract others to the Kids ministry
• Able to develop a team-oriented culture through training, mentoring and teaching
• Willing to engage with others in accountable relationships
• Exceptional organization and communication skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Strong attention to detail
• Exceptional work ethic and commitment to excellence
• Capable to handle multiple projects effectively
• Theologically and doctrinal alignment with South Shore on important matters

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Oversee all programming for Kids throughout the church.
• Establish and maintain a secure system that protects children in our church’s care.
• Plan and oversee special events related to children and families.
• In consultation with other church leaders, define a vision for the Kids ministry that contributes to the church’s overall vision. Develop a ministry plan to achieve that vision.
• Recruit, develop, and deploy Kids ministry volunteers.
• Maintain the integrity of the children’s Bible teaching time by ensuring the instruction is consistent with the doctrinal convictions of the church.
• Manage all children’s ministry volunteers that work with children from infancy through fifth grade.
• Identify and execute ministry and missions opportunities for children to participate in.
• Review all curriculum used by the Kids ministry and ensure they are consistent with the church’s doctrinal commitments.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• In consultation with other ministry leaders and senior church leadership, develop an annual budget for the Kids ministry and operate within the constraints of that budget.
• Other duties as assigned

Staff Responsibilities:

• Love for God
• Love for People
• Work Ethic that is excellent, protective and frugal with time and money
• Attitude of a servant, enjoyable to be with and devoted to the call of God and the Church
• Assist with pastoral care needs of the Church and keep that team apprised on all related issues.
• Be available as needed to assist in crisis situations, hospital visits, funerals, and/or weddings.
• Participate in “on call ministry” rotation as needed.
• Attend Sunday services (30/30 rule: arriving 30 minutes before volunteers arrive and leaving 30 minutes after services end or until the attendees have left) and assist at events as needed.
• Set an example by attending all church events.