Job Overview

In collaboration with the Family Ministry Pastor, the Westside Kids Director will develop and implement clear vision and mission that builds a lasting children’s ministry that embodies grace, service, and community and is supported by adult leadership.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

● Meet regularly with the Family Ministry Pastor for:

• prayer, encouragement, mentoring, accountability, feedback, communication, and equipping in the Family Ministry vision, mission, policies, and procedures.
• collaborating with other Family Ministry staff to develop a cohesive discipleship plan from infancy through 12th grade, including a commitment to help foster a positive team culture among fellow staff members.
• creating, updating, and publishing a 12-to-18-month ministry calendar.

● Work with the Family Ministry Pastor to develop and lead the Westside Kids Ministry Team (paid and volunteer):

• Recruit, train, and manage Westside Kids paid staff.
• Provide regular opportunities for team prayer, exchange of ideas, mutual encouragement, and regular staff development.
• Promoting Westside Kids, recruiting and directing volunteers from within the church membership, and then developing these adults.

● Administrative, including:

• Directing and supervising all Westside Kids ministry needs (Sundays, midweek, church-wide events, special events, VBS, etc.).
• Planning, implementing, and evaluating programs and events.
• Delegating tasks, where appropriate, and maintaining volunteer accountability.
• Organizing regular teaching schedules.
• Westside Kids ministry budget oversight in consultation with the Family Ministry Pastor – including directing the purchase and preparation of all ministry equipment and supplies.
• Ensure equipment cleaning and replacement is maintained.
• Fully implement AWPC’s Safe Church policy, including Ministry Safe with all staff and volunteers.
• Oversite for Westside Kids social media pages.
• Ensure timely communication to parents and leaders about upcoming events and needs