Kids Service Leader (STL)

• The Kids Service Leader provides leadership and oversight for Gateway Kids ministry – children birth to 6th grade – and helps kids have fun while learning about God.

Principle Job Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and oversight for kids ministry during weekend services
• Holds some weekday hours for room/service preparation, team scheduling, and rotating weekly oversight/mentoring
• Oversees all Gateway Kids curriculum implementation
• Maintain a working knowledge and implementation of Gateway Kids Policies & Procedures
• Facilitate ongoing training of kids team members
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, and retaining team members
• Responsible for ordering supplies and toy upkeep for all rooms
• Oversee the Team – communication, one-on-one meetings, and care
• Schedule teams for weekend services
• Oversee check-in area
• Responsible for people management and confrontational conversations during the weekend services.
• Plan and prepare for quarterly child dedication services
• Attend all curriculum and check-in meetings as requested by the Central Team
• Perform any additional tasks assigned by Campus Pastor or Central Team

Required Skills and Job Complexity

a) Unique Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to appropriately handle sensitive and confidential information
• Proficiency in meeting task deadlines/timelines
• Strong communication skills and strategic thinker
• Prioritize time
• Recruiting and motivating capable volunteers
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
• Highly motivated and able to work independently

b) Problem Solving and Decision Making

• Present facts in an organized manner
• Provide a detailed description of possible solutions
• Positive attitude and positive approach to problem-solving
• Bring all necessary materials to meetings, events, etc.

c) Relational Connections

• Pastoral & Office staff
• Worship Family - team members & volunteers
• Gateway Support staff (Facilities, etc.)
• Congregational members
• Leaders of other churches

d) Physical Capabilities

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to:
• Sit/stand long periods of time
• Occasionally kneel, or crouch
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.

Competencies Critical to this Position

Core Competencies

• Highly self-motivated
• Team player with positive, servant-motivated attitude
• Flexible with strong problem solving skills
• Communication skills, both written and oral, at all levels

Technical Competencies

• Microsoft Office and Internet applications
• Ability to administrate and prioritize varied workloads, executing appropriate judgment and confidentiality
• Technological adaptability

Key Performance Measurements

• Time and energy given to Kids Ministry
• Excel in building, raising up, and training Kids Team members
• Implement operations, procedures and protocol of the vision for Gateway Kids Ministry

*This description is not all inclusive, and other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Gateway Church does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law as it applies to churches.  However, Gateway Church does discriminate on the basis of religion.

Employment Requirement:  All Staff must be a member or become a member of Gateway Church upon employment.