Job Description

Mission of Rock Hill Kids: Our mission in Rock Hill Kids is to create a safe and fun environment for kids to declare, display and delight in the gospel of Jesus through a redeemed community of people and gospel-centered curriculum. We want the kids to look forward to Kids’ Church so much that they compel their families to go to church!

Responsibilities:

• Champion the Mission of Discipling Kids at Rock Hill
  • Dream of effective ways to grow the discipleship path at RH Kids
  • Foster compelling opportunities for kids to learn the Gospel and how it impacts their lives.
  • Create an environment where every student feels seen, known, and loved by their teacher(s) and by God.
  • Find ways that kids can give and serve in meaningful ways
  • Collaborate with other ministry leaders to effectively minister to kids and their families
  • Cast a vision and share your enthusiasm with the church body to help them understand the value and joy of discipling kids.
• Recruit and Lead Kids Church Volunteers
  • Actively recruit and train new volunteers with an onboarding process
  • Coordinate the volunteer schedule on PCO, including overseeing the substitution process
  • Manage 24 volunteers each Sunday, creating a “team” mentality and atmosphere.
  • Provide ongoing training, encouragement, and resources to enhance volunteer effectiveness
  • Maintain and refine child safety protocols and procedures
• Curriculum for Kids Church at Lincoln Park
  • Oversee discipleship and care of approximately 100 kids each week at the Lincoln Park Campus (ages birth through 5th grade)
  • Prep weekly lesson plan for large group time (including song choice)
  • Prep weekly classroom teaching materials including snacks
  • Prep unit resources for teachers
  • Plan and teach Easter/Christmas songs for kids to perform at special services
• Communicate with Parent/Guardians
  • Inform parents about what their kids are learning to assist in family discipleship through a monthly newsletter
  • Resource families with books, articles, videos, and podcasts to help them be better equipped
  • Follow-up with families if situations require it
• Help Coordinate Childcare for Events at Lincoln Park
  • Special Services (Good Friday, Christmas Eve)
  • Member meetings (3/year)
  • Rock Hill Institute Classes, Seminars, Bible Studies
• Consult with Chester Park and Superior campuses for Kids Church
  • Offer advice and suggest resources without taking responsibility for the other campuses’ choices, ministry implementation, or scheduling.
• Lead the Kids Ministry Events Team
  • Lead and help plan events that are strategic for discipleship
  • Empower volunteers to plan, assist with, or run events
  • Lead and help plan outreach events to families in our community
• Personal Growth
  • Continue to learn and grow personally as a Christian and as a Children’s Ministry Director. This includes at least one conference a year for job development.

Skills needed for this position

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Developing People
• Planning & Organizing
• Taking Initiative

Compensation: $45,000-55,000

Expected Work Rhythms: The initial expectation is 40 hours/week, which includes Sunday morning Kids Church, weekly staff meetings, and a weekly meeting with your supervisor.