Groups Director

The Lakeside Church•Oakland, FL

About The Position

The Groups Director will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the church's small group ministry. This includes recruiting, training, and supporting small group leaders, developing and implementing strategies to enhance group participation and growth, and ensuring the overall effectiveness and impact of the small group ministry.

Requirements

Previous experience in ministry preferred.
Associate degree or comparable experience required.
Proven exceptional organization and leadership skills
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Intermediate to advanced level Office 365
Ability to handle confidential information
Strong attention to detail
Willingness to work after hours or on weekends when needed
Exceptional work ethic and commitment to excellence
Excellent interpersonal skills
Capable to handle multiple projects effectively
Love God & People
Positive/Can do attitude
Heart of a servant
Fun/enjoyable
Loyal
Share the vision and carry the culture of Lakeside to “Make Disciples, New Ones, Better Ones” with integrity and passion.
Self-led, high-capacity individual, comfortable working independently without constant supervision.
Regular attendance to Sunday experiences
Attendance to All-Staff events including but not limited to 21 Days of Prayer Serve Day First Wednesday Worship Experiences 7 Nights of Revival All Easter and Christmas Experiences Men’s/Women’s Nights Marriage & Freedom Conferences
Obedience to Biblical tithing principles
Adaptable
Build Sending Teams
Collaborate
Communication
Move the Needle
Accountable

Responsibilities

Respond to emails or phone calls related to groups in a timely manner
Edit and help oversee & approve groups in the group database.
Prepare small group team update report monthly
Set up and assist with Group Leadership Training and Coaches Training
Manage a Sunday team to create representation at Guest Services & Growth Track to promote groups
Coordinate entry of attributes for leaders, co-leaders, coaches into Planning Center Online (PCO)
Run reports on PCO to see which leaders have not completed all steps of the Growth Track & Lakeside Group Leadership Training
Maintain regular communication with the group Coordinators, Coaches and Leaders through unity nights, meetings and training.
Supply resources to leaders - Group Leader Training Manual, Coach's Playbook, statistics, curriculum, etc.
Support in Group Leader Training
Ensure all data is entered properly in PCO
Evaluate trainings and look for ways to improve
Assist with development and implementation of plans for recruiting new leaders and coaches and leader retention at each campus
Help establish a small group structure that ensures the vision is fulfilled alongside the campus and small group staff
Collaborate with the Creative Department to generate effective promotional materials to reach the community.
Oversee Freedom Weekend
Train leaders in PCO Groups
Assisting/overseeing with curriculum approvals for groups
Partner with campus admin to manage on-campus group bookings through the PCO calendar and ensuring rooms are properly prepared and equipped with the necessary resources
Partner with Kids team for childcare utilization for select on-campus groups