SOUTH HILLS KIDS DIRECTOR

Riverside & Riverside Español Campus

MISSION

Our mission is to lead unchurched people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.

DESCRIPTION
To lead the Sunday morning experience in South Hills Kids (SHK) alongside a team of volunteers. To better creatively connect, interact, teach and influence the kids and families of South Hills Church so kids can develop an authentic faith.

AT SOUTH HILLS WE

• Invest in relationships with unchurched people & invite them to experience South Hills
• Participate in generosity by returning our tithes & offerings
• Worship passionately
• Invest in ourselves and our community by participating in Groups
• Creating a “come and see” and “come as you are” environment
• Encourage everyone to take their Next Step

QUALIFICATIONS

• Jesus centered life (1 Tim 3:1-13).
• Humble/Teachable/Coachable (Philippians 2:1-4).
• Committed to the mission, vision, values, and model of South Hills Church.
• Has experience working with kids in the context of a church.
• Experience working with and leading volunteers.
• Must be Bilingual, able to read and write in English & Spanish.

TIME COMMITMENT: 25 HOURS PER WEEK: Part-time

OTHER TIME REQUIREMENTS: Sunday mornings, occasional mid-week and night meetings as they arise.

JOB EXPECTATIONS:

ROLE RESPONSIBILITY:
● Discipling leaders/volunteers according to South Hills church values and establishing how to achieve a foundation for a positive children’s experience.
● Oversee and coordinate South Hills kids services.
● Organize, train, recruit volunteers and leaders to produce positive and a safe kid friendly experience.
● Manage and encourage volunteers to serve on a consistent basis. by following a child protection process creating a safe environment for children.
● Plan/Coordinate/ and communicate for special seasonal and monthly activities for children.

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES:
● Pray/Counsel/Guide volunteers and children as needed in spiritual matters.
● Work with Pastor/Events Coordinator.
● Create/Administer/Provide activities, curriculum, props/and materials as needed maintaining church budget.
● Create monthly reports for the pastor.
● Coordinate weekly children’s services and provide breakdown of said service to Campus Pastor.
o Schedule approved coverage volunteer to meet the needs of the children’s services in and outside of Sunday.
o Reach out to South Hills kids during the week and create a connection with them by sending Thank you and or miss you cards.

SAFE ENVIRONMENT PROCESS
■ Fill out volunteer application that has a release form for background check.
■ Screen workers for a background check, complete, and once passed then schedule for volunteering.
■ Train volunteers in proper children practices according to policies and procedures associated with South Hills Church.
■ Investigate any complaints regarding children’s ministry workers. Discuss complaints/problems with workers when warranted.
■ Document and report serious matters to pastor.

How do we know that as a Kids ministry we are on track and providing a great experience, here are some key goals:
1. Children are happy, enjoy coming on Sunday, and want to return.
2. Parents have a strong sense that their kids are safe, secure, and well cared for.
3. The ministry is well staffed with highly trained volunteers.
4. Children are learning the basics of the Bible and worship in a format they can grasp and enjoy free time when given.
5. Children are giving their hearts to Jesus with a clear understanding of salvation.
6. Parents feel like there is a good partnership in the spiritual training of their kids.
7. Volunteers feel cared for and appreciated, and confident because of their training.