Kids Pastor - North Phoenix

Christ's Church of the Valley•Phoenix, AZ

16h

About The Position

The Kids Pastor builds and leads a team that executes CCV Kids ministry by inspiring others to serve, recruiting and coaching volunteers, and connecting with families. The role leads day-to-day ministry operations and helps ensure weekend services, rooms, leaders, programs, and processes are prepared and meet expectations. The Kids Pastor works with the Lead Kids Pastor to meet ministry goals and communicates with them daily. The role executes CCV Kids programs and curriculum, systems, processes, and policies related to volunteerism, partnering with parents, and family Next Steps. It includes onboarding and training volunteers, connecting with families new to or already attending the church, sharing resources that help parents lead biblical conversations at home, and fostering a fun, engaging, healthy, and excellent ministry environment. The position also involves being present with people, including visiting schools and meeting one-on-one with volunteers and coaches, and facilitating ongoing volunteer training and coaching. Candidates must demonstrate commitment to CCV's mission and values. The position calls for a Christ-centered life, regular participation in worship and a CCV Group, service to others, coaching others in their Next Steps, and tithing 10% of income to CCV. A degree, related training, or proven ministry experience is preferred.

Requirements

Demonstrate a strong commitment to CCV's mission and values.
Have been baptized by immersion and actively pursue a Christ-centered life.
Regularly engage in CCV weekend services and personal worship; attend with a spouse or family if applicable.
Be dedicated to serving others within CCV and the broader community.
Be committed to coaching and guiding others in their Next Steps.
Tithe 10% of income to CCV as an expression of faith and stewardship.
Actively participate in a CCV Group for spiritual growth and connection.
Demonstrate customer focus and dedication to meeting internal and external customer expectations.
Relate well to people, build effective relationships, and communicate effectively interpersonally and corporately.
Commit to self-development, seek constructive criticism, and understand personal strengths and weaknesses.
Be action-oriented and demonstrate focus, passion, initiative, and drive for results.
Manage disagreements collaboratively and build consensus while considering the organization's best interests.
Maintain organized processes, prioritize and multitask effectively, and attend to detail.
Adapt quickly to change and ensure resources are available to meet demands.
Be able to stand and walk for extended periods, particularly during weekend services, special events, camps, and ministry activities.
Be able to frequently bend, kneel, crouch, stoop, and move between standing and floor-level positions while engaging with children and facilitating ministry environments.
Be able to safely get on and off stages, platforms, and the floor throughout the workday.
Be able to actively supervise children and respond quickly or move rapidly when needed to ensure child safety.
Be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 30 pounds as needed for room setup, ministry activities, cleaning, and equipment movement.
Be able to work in active, fast-paced environments with frequent movement and interaction with children.

Nice To Haves

A degree, training in a related field, or proven ministry experience.
Experience working with youth and volunteers.
Working knowledge of church operations and procedures.
Skill in using a database for volunteer information, recruiting, and attendance, such as Rock.

Responsibilities

Build a CCV Kids ministry team and inspire people to serve.
Ensure leaders and rooms are set up and ready for weekend services.
Help ensure weekend operations meet expectations.
Oversee volunteer onboarding, training, and appropriate placement.
Recruit people into the ministry and follow required safety protocols and onboarding procedures.
Spend time with people, including visiting schools and meeting one-on-one with volunteers and coaches.
Connect with new and existing church families.
Share with parents the resources available to support biblical conversations and challenges at home.
Ensure CCV Kids How To Win is at an optimal level.
Create a fun, engaging, and healthy CCV Kids ministry and maintain a positive environment that establishes excellence.
Make connections with parents and leaders.
Communicate daily with the Lead Kids Pastor and work with them to achieve required goals.
Lead day-to-day ministry operations.
Execute CCV Kids programs, curriculum, systems, processes, and policies and procedures related to volunteerism, partnering with parents, and family Next Steps.
Facilitate ongoing volunteer training and coaching.
Share the CCV Kids vision with the community with passion.