What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kids' Club Area Leader position at Crossroads Church?
TITLE: Kids’ Club Area Leader
ABOUT CROSSROADS
Crossroads Church is a multi-site, interdenominational church in the Midwest. Our Churches are primarily located 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 DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Kids' Club Area Leader
REPORTS TO: Community PastorABOUT CROSSROADS
Crossroads Church is a multi-site, interdenominational church in the Midwest. Our Churches are primarily located 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 DESCRIPTION
Leads specific teams in Kids’ Club. Works with KC Director and Site Support 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.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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
- Committed Follower of Jesus and committed to personal and spiritual growth
- Some experience in early childhood, either professionally or in a volunteer capacity
- Some experience in leading teams of people
- Must commit to expectations detailed in the “I Promise” document, including using the Bible as the ultimate standard of truth, practicing spiritual disciplines and pursuing personal purity
- 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)
