Kids Ministry Coordinator (Saratoga)

WestGate Church•San Jose, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

WestGate Church is seeking an energetic, skilled Kids Coordinator to help provide a safe, warm, and welcoming environment for children and their families. This part-time role (Sunday - Thursday) may require occasional work on Fridays and Saturdays as well as evening hours.

Requirements

Passionate Jesus follower, actively learning and living the way of Jesus: loving God, neighbor, and one another.
Understanding of and alignment with WestGate's theology, vision, and values, using them as a filter for decisions.
Embodiment of staff values: Holy, Humble, Hungry, (People-)Smart.
Exemplification of essential competencies: oversight, strategy, team leadership, self-leadership, chemistry, communication, execution, stewardship, formation, proficiency.
Commitment to continual growth: spiritual, personal, professional; invests in the growth of others.
Demonstrates strong chemistry, connecting well with people as a relational team player.
Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university; or over two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Positive, professional, self-starter with the ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities and projects with minimal direction.
Maintains a high level of confidentiality, handling situations with discretion, diplomacy, and tact.
Exhibits personal and professional discernment and discretion.
Superior communication skills: written and verbal.

Responsibilities

Help execute WestGate Kids environments, ensuring a safe, prepared, and welcoming experience for children and families
Support classroom flow, transitions, and overall program experience, including real-time problem solving (staffing, kids’ needs)
Help recruit, hire, train, and onboard childcare workers building a strong and reliable team
Schedule childcare staff and support Sunday and event coverage using PCO
Serve as a point of contact for parents, providing support, communication, and a welcoming check-in experience
Partner with the kids pastor throughout the week by supporting Sunday scheduling, preparing curriculum and materials, and ensuring all environments are ready for Sunday.
Support and encourage Serve Team members, helping build a healthy and positive team culture
Ensure all Kids environments are clean, organized, age-appropriate, and fully stocked with necessary supplies and materials
Help implement curriculum, activities, and simple lessons across environments
Support execution of kids programming and events beyond Sundays as needed
Follow and enforce WestGate Child Protection Policies at all times, maintaining a safe and secure environment
Complete incident/ouch reports and communicate with parents when needed
Coordinate room reservations, event setup, and scheduling through PCO
Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with all policies and procedure