Children's Ministry Director

Church On The Rock•Soldotna, AK

About The Position

The Children’s Ministry Director plays a vital leadership role at Church on the Rock, overseeing all aspects of the COTR Kids Ministry at their campus. This position is a part-time (24 hours or less) position at Church on the Rock and will include regular designated office hours and duties while maintaining a 10-hour work week on average. This position reports directly to the Campus Pastor and works closely with volunteer leaders, families, and staff to create a Christ-centered environment where children can grow in their relationship with Jesus.

Requirements

Born-again, baptized, full of the Holy Spirit, & living under the lordship of Jesus.
Minimum of five years leadership experience in a church environment.
Current screening form & background check on file.
Teachable, dependable, and supportive of church leadership.
Clearly called to serve and minister to children and families.
Delegation & administrative gifting.
Visionary & entrepreneurial gifting & ability to execute vision.
Excellent communication skills. (Both verbal & written)
Creative problem-solving skills. (“Solution-based thinking”)
Ability to consistently recruit, train, supervise, inspire, & care for Serve Team members.
Maintain a minimum 10-hour work week on average
Maintain an average of no more than 2 nights per week involved in work related events unless otherwise arranged & allowed for.

Responsibilities

Sunday Ministry Oversight Be present and available on Sunday mornings; arrive at least one hour before the first service.
Oversee the full setup and teardown of Children’s Ministry spaces each Sunday, ensuring signage, check-in areas, classroom supplies, safety materials, and all ministry resources are prepared, organized, and ready to create a safe, engaging environment, and properly packed and stored for the following week.
Ensure all children’s ministry spaces are ready and functioning smoothly.
Greet and support serve team members, families, and children.
Be ready to step into any COTR Kids role as needed.
Team Leadership & Care Recruit, train, schedule, and encourage volunteers and team leaders.
Provide pastoral care and spiritual support to serve team members and families.
Lead or participate in regular team meetings (frequency based on campus needs).
Administration Maintain volunteer onboarding, paperwork, and scheduling.
Help manage the children’s ministry budget and resource needs.
Plan and coordinate appreciation gifts or small-scale events for serve team members.
Keep ministry calendars and documents organized and confidential.
Collaboration Coordinate with other ministries and leaders for shared events or space.
Attend campus staff meetings as requested by the Campus Pastor.
Communicate regularly with the Campus Pastor for alignment, accountability, and support.