Kids Pastor - Surprise

Christ's Church of the Valley; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Christ's Church of the Valley in Surprise, Arizona is looking for a dedicated individual to lead the CCV Kids ministry. This role involves building a ministry team, overseeing volunteer onboarding and ensuring that all operations meet expectations. Candidates must strongly align with CCV's mission and engage actively in church services.

The ideal candidate will also foster community engagement and provide support to families. A background in youth ministry and volunteer management is preferred, along with strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to the mission and values of CCV.
• Active participation in CCV’s weekend services and personal worship.
• Dedication to serving others within CCV and the community.
• Commitment to coaching and guiding others.
• Generosity through tithing to CCV.
• Active participation in a CCV Group.

Responsibilities

• Build a CCV Kids ministry team.
• Oversee volunteer onboarding and training.
• Connect with families who are new to the Church.
• Lead day-to-day operations of the ministry.
• Communicate daily with the Lead Kids Pastor.

Skills

Customer Focus

Interpersonal Skills

Self-Development

Drive for Results

Conflict Management Skills

Administrative Skills

Adaptability

Education

Degree or training in a related field

Experience working with youth and volunteers

Tools

Database management tools

Job description

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 onboarding 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

Character & Chemistry

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.

These requirements ensure that the candidate embodies CCV’s core commitments and values while fostering a thriving church community.

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)

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.