Children's Dream Team Leader, Mount Pleasant Campus

Seacoast Church • Mount Pleasant, SC

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Kidscoast Dream Team Leader helps create a culture where volunteers are recruited, equipped, onboarded, cared for, and empowered to use their God-given gifts to make a lasting impact in the lives of children and families. Through intentional leadership, relationship-building, and volunteer development, this role helps ensure that every child experiences the love of Jesus through a healthy and thriving Kidscoast Dream Team.

Requirements

• Christ Follower (Seacoast Church makes hiring decisions aligned with our religious faith and beliefs.)
• Committed follower of Jesus Christ
• Fully supports and models the mission, vision, values, and beliefs of Seacoast Church
• Demonstrates a growing personal relationship with Jesus through prayer, Scripture, and active participation in the life of the church
• Passionate about helping children and families grow in their faith
• Experience recruiting, leading, coaching, or caring for volunteer teams preferred
• Strong relational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to identify, develop, and empower volunteer leaders
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and administrative abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
• Comfortable learning and utilizing ministry software and digital tools
• Highly collaborative and committed to working within a team environment
• Demonstrates initiative, flexibility, and strong problem-solving skills
• Loves helping people discover their purpose through serving
• Naturally encouraging, relational, and welcoming
• Values discipleship, leadership development, and volunteer care
• Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
• Strong sense of ownership and follow-through
• Passionate about creating a healthy volunteer culture
• Thrives in a fast-paced ministry environment
• Leads with humility, hospitality, and servant leadership

Nice To Haves

• Experience recruiting, leading, coaching, or caring for volunteer teams

Responsibilities

• Help identify, recruit, and develop future volunteer leaders within Kidscoast
• Promote a culture of discipleship, accountability, encouragement, and excellence
• Follow up promptly with potential volunteers generated through Connect Cards, Next Steps, and other ministry opportunities
• Represent Kidscoast at Next Steps and volunteer engagement events, helping people discover opportunities to serve and make a difference
• Meet with prospective Dream Team members to learn their interests, spiritual gifts, experience, and desired level of involvement
• Cast vision for Kidscoast and communicate clear expectations for serving
• Lead the complete onboarding process for new Kidscoast Dream Team members, ensuring every volunteer feels welcomed, equipped, and connected before serving
• Conduct regular Kidscoast Dream Team Orientation and onboarding meetings, helping new volunteers understand the mission, vision, values, safety standards, and expectations of Kidscoast
• Guide prospective volunteers through the onboarding process, including: Leadership application, Reference checks, Interviews, Background check screening, Required training, Shadowing experiences
• Ensure all onboarding requirements are completed prior to placement
• Schedule and place new volunteers in Planning Center based on gifting, availability, and ministry need
• Partner with Kidscoast Ministry Leaders, Coaches, Service Coordinators, and Room Leaders to provide a smooth transition from onboarding into active serving roles
• Serve as the primary liaison between new volunteers and Kidscoast Ministry Leaders throughout the onboarding process
• Ensure all volunteer information and progress is accurately documented in Ministry Platform
• Create a positive first impression and onboarding experience that helps volunteers feel known, valued, and confident in their role
• Support volunteer retention efforts by helping volunteers feel connected to the mission, ministry, and community of Kidscoast
• Welcome and connect with new Dream Team members on their first serving experience
• Introduce and hand off new volunteers to their Coach, Service Coordinator, or Room Leader for ongoing support
• Ensure Kidscoast representation at Next Steps and any other volunteer engagement opportunities
• Be available to provide leadership support, troubleshoot challenges, and step into ministry areas as needed
• Support the execution of Kidscoast weekend experiences with excellence, hospitality, and consistency
• Oversee volunteer recruitment, onboarding, placement, scheduling, training, and communication for major Kidscoast events
• Partner with event leaders to identify volunteer needs and ensure event teams are fully staffed and prepared
• Lead volunteer management efforts for events including: Kids Camp, Night to Shine, UpGrade Weekend, Family Events
• Develop and execute volunteer communication plans before, during, and after events
• Coordinate volunteer training and preparation for large-scale events
• Support volunteer appreciation and recognition efforts for event teams
• Conduct event debriefs and gather feedback to improve volunteer systems and processes for future events
• Maintain clear, timely, and professional communication with volunteers regarding schedules, training opportunities, events, and ministry updates
• Utilize Ministry Platform, Planning Center, and other church systems effectively
• Track volunteer engagement, onboarding progress, retention, and leadership development opportunities
• Collaborate with Kidscoast staff to continually improve volunteer systems and processes
• Ensure accurate documentation, reporting, and follow-up related to volunteer engagement
• Help create and maintain resources that support volunteer consistency and excellence across Kidscoast environments
• Serve as an active member of the Kidscoast staff team
• Help represent Kidscoast at church-wide ministries, events, and gatherings as requested, promoting serving opportunities and helping people connect to the mission of Kidscoast
• Partner with other ministry teams to recruit and engage volunteers across the church
• Participate in planning and executing major Kidscoast initiatives and special events.
• Attend: Weekly Kidscoast Team Meetings, Weekly Kidscoast Central Call, Scheduled One-on-One Meetings with Supervisor, Monthly All-Staff Gatherings
• Support campus and church-wide initiatives as assigned
• Demonstrate teamwork and flexibility in supporting the overall mission of Seacoast Church

Benefits

• Seacoast Church is an Equal Opportunity Employer. While we make employment decisions that are aligned to our faith and beliefs, we do not discriminate based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed