Kids Pastor - North Phoenix

Christ's Church of the Valley; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Christ's Church of the Valley (CCV) is seeking a Kids Pastor to build and lead a CCV Kids ministry team, recruit volunteers, and connect with families. You will support weekend services, ensure safe, welcoming environments, and cast a clear vision for children's faith formation.

The role emphasizes coaching volunteers, onboarding, program execution, and collaborating with the Lead Kids Pastor to meet ministry goals.

Qualifications

• Commitment to CCV mission and values.
• Baptized by immersion and pursuing a Christ-centered life.
• Experience serving in church or ministry contexts preferred.
• Proven ability to coach and develop volunteers.
• Willingness to practice generosity and stewardship.
• Active participation in a CCV group or church community.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and customer-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Build a CCV Kids ministry team and lead weekend operations.
• Oversee volunteer onboarding, training, and placement.
• Recruit people into ministry and ensure safety and proper onboarding.
• Engage with families, including new attendees, to connect them with resources.
• Lead day-to-day ministry operations and execute programs and curricula.
• Provide coaching and maintain a high level of passion for CCV Kids vision.

Skills

Commitment to CCV mission

Baptized by immersion

Spiritual leadership

Volunteer coaching

Generosity and stewardship

Community engagement

Interpersonal skills

Education

Related ministry degree or proven ministry experience

Tools

Rock Church Database

Job description

The Kids Pastor is responsible for building a team that leads and executes CCV Kids ministry by inspiring others to serve in CCV Kids. The Kids Pastor will also focus on recruiting and leading volunteers and connecting with families.

Job Description

Essential Job Functions

Build a CCV Kids ministry team

• Ensure leaders and rooms are set up and ready to serve on the weekends
• Help ensure the overall operations of the weekend is meeting all expectations
• Oversee volunteer onboarding and training, including appropriate placement of volunteers
• Identify people and bring them into the ministry, following all protocol required to ensure safety and appropriate training explained in our on boarding procedure.
• Be with people. For example, going to schools and having 1:1’s with volunteers/coaches.
• Connect with families who are new to the Church and families that already attend the Church
• Cast vision to parents regarding the resources that are available for them to lead their kids in biblical conversation and challenges at home.
• Ensure “CCV Kids How To Win” is at optimal level
• Create a fun, engaging and healthy CCV Kids ministry
• Make connections with Parents and Leaders
• Knowledge of Rock

Maintain a positive CCV Kids environment to establish excellence in the ministry

• Communicate daily with the Lead Kids Pastor
• Work with the Lead Kids Pastor to help reach all listed goals required
• Lead day-to-day operations of the ministry
• Execute CCV Kids programs and curriculums, systems and processes, along with policies and procedures related to volunteerism, partnering with parents, and Next Steps for families through the ministries of CCV
• Facilitate ongoing training and coaching for volunteers
• Exemplify a high level of passion about sharing our CCV Kids vision with our community

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates for this position must demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission and values of CCV.

The ideal candidate will:

• Commit– Have been baptized by immersion and be actively pursuing a Christ-centered life.
• Worship – Regularly engage in CCV’s weekend services and personal worship, attending with their spouse or family if they have one.
• Serve – Be dedicated to serving others within CCV and the broader community.
• Coach – Be committed to coaching and guiding others in their Next Steps.
• Generosity – Tithe 10% of their income to CCV as an expression of faith and stewardship.
• Community Engagement – Actively participate in a CCV Group for spiritual growth and connection.

Competency

• Customer Focus – is dedicated to meeting the expectations of internal and external customers.
• Interpersonal Skills – relates well to all kinds of people and builds effective relationships, communicates effectively both interpersonally and corporately.
• Self-Development – Committed to improvement, seeks constructive criticism, understands strengths and weaknesses.
• Drive for Results – Steadfastly pushes self and others for results. Is action-oriented and displays focus, passion & initiative. Take appropriate action when something needs to be done.
• Conflict Management Skills – manages disagreements collaboratively and builds consensus, keeping the best interests of the organization in mind, not only one's own interest.
• Administrative Skills – can sustain an organized process, prioritize and multi-task effectively while sustaining a high level of attention to detail.
• Adaptability – can quickly respond to changes and ensure that necessary resources will be available to meet demands.

Education and Experience

• A degree, training in a related field, or ministry proven experience preferred
• Experience working with youth and volunteers preferred
• Working knowledge of the business of the church and procedures is helpful
• Skilled in using a database for volunteer information, recruiting, and attendance is a plus (i.e. Rock)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time, particularly during weekend services, special events, camps, and ministry activities.
• Ability to frequently bend, kneel, crouch, stoop, and move between standing and floor-level positions while engaging with children and facilitating ministry environments.
• Ability to safely get on and off stages, platforms, and the floor throughout the course of a workday.
• Ability to actively supervise children, including responding quickly and moving rapidly when necessary to ensure child safety.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 30 pounds as needed for room setup, ministry activities, cleaning, and equipment movement.
• Ability to work in active, fast-paced environments with frequent movement and interaction with children.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

General Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of employees. CCV Leadership reserves the right to revise the position, its job functions, minimum qualifications and other aspects of the position in any way at any time.

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