What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kids' Club Area Leader (Part-Time) position at Crossroads Church?
Job Title: Kids' Club Area Leader
Location: Cleves, OH
Status: Part-Time
ABOUT CROSSROADS:
Crossroads Church is a multi-site, interdenominational church located in the Midwest. Our Churches are located primarily in Ohio and Kentucky, and we have an online presence that serves thousands of people monthly.
We believe that telling the redemptive story of Jesus is the best story we could ever tell. And you will notice that we love to use the best tools to get that story out to the world. . We value creativity, adventure, authenticity and tenacity.
Our desire is to model our staff and church community after the church in Revelation where people of all nations, tribes peoples and tongues worshiped [and worked] together. Admittedly, we are not there, but we think about this with every hire and person who enters our buildings.
JOB SUMMARY
Leads specific teams in Kids’ Club. Works with KC Director to ensure movement in the same direction and vision as Kids’ Club and the Crossroads community. Responsible for leading all aspects of specific areas/teams including physical environment, execution of weekend experiences, volunteers, communication, weekday administration, etc. This role will require strong Project Management skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
- Identify key volunteer leaders, build into them, and challenge them to grow spiritually and in their leadership role, ultimately reproducing themselves.
- Recruit new volunteers to all teams and see they receive the training and encouragement they need. Clearly communicate expectations and vision.
- Successfully execute curriculum goals for these age groups as determined by KC Site Support Team. Leads all training sessions for volunteers in these age groups
- -working with the Site Director/KC team.
- Connect with volunteer teams during the weekend experience to encourage, challenge, and oversee what the kids and volunteers are experiencing. Provide on-the-spot training as needed to volunteers.
- Successfully implement policies/procedures for these areas as determined by KC Site/Site Support.
- Deliver appropriate feedback to KC Site Director and Site Support concerning experiences, policies/procedures, and execution of Kids’ Club/Crossroads vision.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Should have strong leadership skills
- Able to connect with kids, parents, and volunteers
- Able to develop leaders and build volunteer teams
- Able to work in and contribute to a team environment
- Must be a self-initiator and have a teachable spirit
- Able to effectively communicate with staff and leaders
- Demonstrate flexibility, responsibility, dependability, and follow-through
- Ability to see the big picture and simultaneously attend to details
- Understand budget constraints and operate within those boundaries
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Experience in early childhood, either professionally or in a volunteer capacity
- Experience in leading teams of people
- Must commit to expectations details in the Child Protection Policy.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Performs effectively under pressure and against strict time constraints.
- Must be able to work in common office conditions (sitting at a desk, working on a computer for 60 minutes at a time, etc.)
- Must be able to walk up to 3 miles and lift 25-50lbs.
SCHEDULING / TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be willing and able to work most weekends (including holidays like Christmas and Easter) and work flexible hours (holidays, evenings as needed)
CROSSROADS STAFF QUALITIES
Qualities all staff teammates should exhibit:
- Mission Oriented: committed to the Crossroads mission and expectations in the staff “I Promise” document, including using the Bible as the ultimate standard of truth, practicing spiritual disciplines, tithing, and pursuing personal purity.
- Availability: Expected to work outside of “normal” schedule for All Hands on Deck high-impact events (Holy Week/Easter, Super Bowl, Christmas, others as needed), participate in all-staff meetings, day of solitude, offsites, etc.
- Authenticity: communicates clearly, directly, and honestly, even under stress, with a sustained positive attitude and demeanor.
- Personal Leadership: envisions, energizes, and enables others to operate at full potential.
- Collaborative Self-starter: thrives as an individual contributor and works well on a team.
- Proactive Problem Solver: takes initiative to understand departmental objectives, adapts to changing and fluid environments, and proactively solves problems.
- Humility: puts others above self and takes ownership of mistakes.
- Learner: desires growth and learning from others.
- Flexibility: Able to quickly shift between projects as organizational direction and needs change, able to balance competing priorities successfully.
