Worship Experience Team Leader

Valley Real Life; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

403(b) retirement match

Generous PTO

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Spiritual growth time

Job summary

Valley Real Life in Spokane Valley, WA seeks a Worship Experience Team Leader to guide weekend worship, lead a dynamic team, and shepherd volunteers. The role requires strong musical skills and a heart for discipleship, with responsibilities including planning services and leading rehearsals.

The position offers strategic leadership, quarterly planning, and opportunities to influence worship experience across VRL’s ministries. Flexible scheduling is expected as seasons shift.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of worship leadership in a church staff setting.
• 3–5 years of experience leading and developing church staff.
• Strong musical proficiency in modern worship.
• Proficient with Planning Center, Microsoft Teams and DAW software.
• Working knowledge of AVL systems in services.
• Able to work a flexible schedule with irregular hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership through participation in Lead Team initiatives.
• Lead, develop, and pastor the Worship Experience Team with clear vision.
• Disciple team and volunteers to minister from a Christ-centered overflow.
• Oversee planning and execution of weekend services and major events.
• Lead worship services that inspire authentic encounters with Jesus.
• Recruit, train, and shepherd worship and production volunteers.
• Build relationships with peers for ongoing development.
• Prepare and lead worship teams through rehearsal and leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership development

Public speaking

Team coaching

Engaging large audiences

Pastoral care

Tools

Planning Center

DAW software

Microsoft Teams

AVL systems

Job description

Reports To: Executive Pastor of Ministries

Scheduled Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: $75,000-$90,000 per year

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Job Titles Supervised: Weekend Experience Lead, Communications & Marketing Lead, Production Lead, and Worship Experience Ministry Assistant

MY ONE THING

Lead, Inspire, and engage the congregation into an authentic encounter with Jesus through all aspects of the weekend worship experience.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of the Worship Experience Team Leader include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide strategic leadership through active participation in Lead Team initiatives and organizational alignment.
• Lead, develop, and pastor the Worship Experience Team, fostering a healthy culture, clear vision, and staff growth.
• Encourage and disciple team and volunteers to be faithful, abiding coaches, doing ministry out of the overflow of their relationship with Jesus.
• Oversee planning and execution of weekend services, special events, and major ministry initiatives, including Easter and Christmas.
• Lead worship services that inspire authentic encounters with Jesus, advancing discipleship.
• Recruit, train, equip, and shepherd worship and production volunteers.
• Build relationships with industry peers for ongoing development.
• Prepare and lead worship teams through rehearsal, musical proficiency, coaching, and weekend service leadership.
• Other job duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years of experience leading worship, developing teams, coaching and pastoring worship leaders in a church staff setting.
• 3-5 years of experience leading and developing church staff.
• Strong musical proficiency, including modern vocal leadership, instrumentation, and song memorization.
• Proficient with Planning Center, Microsoft Teams, and DAW software programs.
• Working knowledge of AVL systems in services.
• Effective communicator with the ability to engage and inspire large audiences.
• Coachable, growth-oriented, and receptive to regular feedback.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule with seasons of irregular work hours.

VALUES

At VRL we make disciples who make disciple-makers for Jesus. As VRL staff you are a critical part of that process. Your job will be tied to the values that help us to become and make disciples of Jesus as we:

1. Abide in Christ
   Maintain growing relationship with Jesus
2. Create a Relational Culture
   Build all relationships like Jesus, graciously, directly, & lovingly
3. Connect the Unconnected
   Seek to engage people beyond large environments
4. Equip Volunteers to Serve
   Pray for and personally invite others to serve, beyond your area
5. Share Christ with Others
   Make a habit to share Jesus in your life through words and actions
6. Strive to Make it Better
   Do everything with faithfulness and tenacity, reflecting God’s glory in all areas of life

EXPECTATIONS, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Attend VRL church services on a regular basis.
• Have attended The Journey and signed a commitment form.
• Be in full alignment with VRL's mission, vision, beliefs, and culture.
• Be in a Life Group on a regular basis.
• Committed to regular giving of income to God through VRL.
• Abiding in Christ and continuing to grow toward Christ-likeness and spiritual maturity.
• Attend monthly All Staff meeting and participate in department meetings or other meetings when requested to do so.
• Work closely with the entire staff to build and maintain a strong team environment, completing the work necessary to fully serve and support the ministries and events of VRL.

BENEFITS AT VALLEY REAL LIFE

We are committed to fair compensation and the overall well-being of our employees and their families. Our competitive benefits program supports a diverse, talented workforce throughout every stage of life and career, including:

• Comprehensive and affordable healthcare plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings with a 403(b)-matching contribution
• Generous paid time off encompassing holidays and vacation days
• Life insurance to offer added security and peace of mind
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for additional support
• Extra benefits such as dedicated monthly time for spiritual growth and much more

In accordance with state regulations, we disclose the complete salary range and benefits eligibility for each role. For questions about this compliance, please contact us at [e-mail].

Pre-Employment Screening: All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.