Kids Director

Southern Baptist Convention of Virginia; Virginia; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Southwest Community Church in Roanoke, VA is seeking a full-time Kids Director to lead ministries from birth through fifth grade. As our church grows, the director will provide vision, care, and direction for the Kids Ministry, ensuring engaging environments that help children grow in their faith.

The role requires partnering with pastors, recruiting and training volunteers, and managing ministry logistics, calendars, and events, including childcare for church programs.

Qualifications

• Clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and a practiced Christian walk.
• Alignment with SBC theology and SWCC’s mission and leadership philosophy.
• Ability to recruit, train, and retain volunteers while partnering with parents.
• Organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple ministry areas.
• Willingness to become a member of SWCC upon hire or within an agreed timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Lead Kids Ministry: provide leadership for Sunday environments, events, VBS, and discipleship opportunities for children and families.
• Cast and implement vision for the Kids Ministry in line with SWCC’s mission and values.
• Equip leaders and parents: recruit, train, and retain volunteers and partner with parents as primary disciple-makers.
• Create healthy ministry environments: cultivate safe, welcoming spaces where children grow in faith.
• Clear communication: maintain communication with volunteers and families via email, social media, website updates, and printed materials.
• Ministry stewardship: oversee logistics, supplies, inventory, budgets, calendars, and events.
• Event and childcare coordination: organize childcare for church-wide events and programs.
• Churchwide partnership: collaborate with pastors and staff and support SWCC’s ministry.

Skills

Team leadership

Discipleship

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Undergraduate degree

Job description

KIDS DIRECTOR

Southwest Community Church | Roanoke, VA | Full-Time
Salary Range: $45,000 – $60,000 + Benefits Package

Position Summary

Southwest Community Church is prayerfully seeking a gifted, called, and theologically grounded Kids Director to lead and shepherd our ministries from birth through fifth grade. As our church grows and prepares to move into a new facility, we are looking for a full-time leader who can provide vision, care, and direction for our Kids Ministry.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead Kids Ministry: Provide leadership for the SWCC Kids Ministry, including Sunday morning environments, special events, VBS, and discipleship opportunities for children and families.


• Cast and Implement Vision: Assist in developing, casting, and executing a clear vision for our Kids Ministry that aligns with SWCC’s mission and values.


• Equip Leaders and Parents: Recruit, train, and retain volunteers while building strong partnerships with parents, equipping them as the primary disciple-makers in their homes.


• Create Healthy Ministry Environments: Cultivate safe, welcoming, and engaging spaces where children feel known, loved, and encouraged to grow in their faith.


• Clear Communication: Maintain clear and consistent communication with volunteers and families through email, social media, website updates, and printed materials.


• Ministry Stewardship: Oversee ministry logistics including supplies, resources, inventory, budgets, calendars, and all Kids Ministry events and activities.


• Event and Childcare Coordination: Organize and provide childcare support for churchwide events and programs, as needed.


• Churchwide Partnership: Partner with pastors and staff, attend staff meetings as appropriate, and support the overall mission and ministry of SWCC.

Qualifications & Character

• Clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ, a consistent Christian walk, and a heart for discipleship.


• Firm alignment with SBC theology (must affirm Baptist Faith and Message 2000) and SWCC’s mission, vision, and leadership philosophy.


• Ability to communicate and navigate conflict with wisdom and care.


• Ability to build teams, develop leaders, and care well for people.


• Organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple ministry areas.


• Willingness to become a member of SWCC upon hire or within an agreed-upon timeframe.

Education & Experience

• Undergraduate degree, required.


• 3-5+ years of ministry experience in a church setting or other child-related position, preferred.