Job Description

Implement a dynamic Kid’s Ministry for kids and families at a Mariners congregational site. Work closely with Mariners Kids (Irvine) ministry team to unpack the Mariners Kids strategy and values through curriculum, resources and events.

• Execute a quality, relationally engaging experience for kids and families.
• Assess general needs during the program and be able to address those needs in an appropriate way.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with volunteers and parents of children.
• Collaborate with Mariners Kids staff across the Mariners organization as needed. 
• Forecast and recruit to maintain appropriate levels of volunteers.
• Build a team of volunteer coaches and senior coaches to lead volunteers and ministry initiatives. 
• Develop and implement systems for relational care, development, and training for all volunteers.
• Be excellent at conflict management and responsive to conflict when it happens.
• Attend and participate in Mariners Kids special events and training meetings throughout the year.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate grasp of leadership, organizational, problem solving, and decision making skills.  
• Strong communication, relationship building and awareness of when to employ discretion.
• Education and/or experience in children’s ministry/child development.

Additional Information

All Mariners Church Staff:

• Love Jesus and call themselves Christians.
• Embrace a high biblical standard of personal conduct and lifestyle.
• Agree to and adhere to the church's statement of faith and leadership commitment. 
• Attend Mariners and participate in Rooted/Life Groups