Kids Director

KIDS DIRECTOR
Southwest Community Church | Roanoke, VA | Full-Time
Salary Range: $45,000 – $55,000 + Benefits Package

Position Summary

Southwest Community Church is prayerfully seeking a gifted, called, and theologically grounded Kids
Director to lead and shepherd our ministries from birth through fifth grade. As our church grows and
prepares to move into a new facility, we are looking for a full-time leader who can provide vision, care,
and direction for our Kids Ministry.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead Kids Ministry: Provide leadership for the SWCC Kids Ministry, including Sunday morning
  environments, special events, VBS, and discipleship opportunities for children and families.
• Cast and Implement Vision: Assist in developing, casting, and executing a clear vision for our
  Kids Ministry that aligns with SWCC’s mission and values.
• Equip Leaders and Parents: Recruit, train, and retain volunteers while building strong
  partnerships with parents, equipping them as the primary disciple-makers in their homes.
• Create Healthy Ministry Environments: Cultivate safe, welcoming, and engaging spaces where
  children feel known, loved, and encouraged to grow in their faith.
• Clear Communication: Maintain clear and consistent communication with volunteers and
  families through email, social media, website updates, and printed materials.
• Ministry Stewardship: Oversee ministry logistics including supplies, resources, inventory,
  budgets, calendars, and all Kids Ministry events and activities.
• Event and Childcare Coordination: Organize and provide childcare support for churchwide
  events and programs, as needed.
• Churchwide Partnership: Partner with pastors and staL, attend staL meetings as appropriate,
  and support the overall mission and ministry of SWCC.

Qualifications & Character

• Clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ, a consistent Christian walk, and a heart for discipleship.
• Firm alignment with SBC theology (must aLirm Baptist Faith and Message 2000) and SWCC’s
  mission, vision, and leadership philosophy.
• Ability to communicate and navigate conflict with wisdom and care.
• Ability to build teams, develop leaders, and care well for people.
• Organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple ministry areas.
• Willingness to become a member of SWCC upon hire or within an agreed-upon timeframe.

Education & Experience

• Undergraduate degree, required.
• 3-5+ years of ministry experience in a church setting or other child-related position, preferred.