Cove Kids Coordinator

Join Our Team at The Cove Church 

At The Cove Church, we are a community of believers committed to fulfilling the Great Commission by Introducing our friends to Jesus, Learning to follow Him, and Celebrating His presence in our lives. As a member of our team, you'll play a vital role in advancing God's Kingdom and impacting lives for eternity. If you're passionate about serving and growing in your faith while making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Work at The Cove?

• Meaningful Work: Be a part of something bigger than yourself. Every role here is vital to our mission to Introduce our friends to Jesus, Learn to follow Him, and Celebrate His presence in our lives.


• Faith-Focused Culture: Your faith is celebrated here. We offer a supportive environment for personal spiritual growth with opportunities for prayer, Bible study, and mentorship.


• Collaborative Team: Work alongside passionate, talented individuals who are committed to reaching people for Christ. We follow a centrally supported multi-campus model and work together every step of the way.


• Growth Opportunities: We invest in our team members’ development, offering opportunities for training, mentorship, and advancement to help you thrive professionally and spiritually. 

Employee Benefits: 

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, to support you and your family’s well-being. 


• Retirement Plan: A 403(b) plan with employer match to help you plan for the future.


• Paid Time Off: Generous paid time off (PTO) policy for rest, vacation, and personal days to ensure you maintain a healthy work-life balance.


• Flexible Work Environment: Many positions offer flexible scheduling.


• Professional Development: Regular opportunities for continued education and growth, including leadership training, conferences, and seminars. monthly all-staff meetings, and quarterly all-staff conferences.


• Life Insurance: Employer-paid life insurance coverage to provide financial security for you and your family in the event of an unforeseen circumstance.


• Short-Term Disability: Coverage for short-term disability to support you during a temporary illness or injury, ensuring you have peace of mind when life’s challenges arise.


• Global Missions: All staff members have the opportunity to participate in one global missions trip each year without using PTO.
  

What We’re Looking For 

• Passionate Individuals: People who have a heart for God and a desire to make a difference in the lives of others.


• Team-Oriented: We value collaboration, creativity, and humility. Our ideal candidates work well with others and contribute positively to a unified team culture.


• Team-Builder: We are committed to developing others. By constantly recruiting, training, and developing team members to see them succeed in where God has called them to be.


• Adaptability & Initiative: We thrive in a fast-paced environment where innovation is encouraged and change is part of the journey.


• Faith & Vision: We seek individuals who align with our mission to serve others and support our church's vision of transformation and outreach. 

Summary: To live out the mission of The Cove Church through sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. To have a passion to invest and build relationships in both kids and adults. Mobilize the mission of the church into the community. Create and maintain a welcoming experience on campus for all to introduce their friends to Jesus, learn to follow Him, and celebrate His presence in their lives.

Competencies/Skills

• Personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a desire to help children and families grow in their faith.


• Experience working and/or serving with children in a church, school, or other ministry setting.


• Strong organizational and administrative skills, experienced in coordinating schedules, team members, and ministry programming.


• Ability to recruit, train, and care for team members.


• Strong communication and relational skills, demonstrating the ability to interact positively with children, parents, team members, and church staff.


• Flexible and adaptable, skilled in responding calmly and positively to changing needs and unexpected situations.


• Professional, dependable, and trustworthy, exhibiting maturity and good judgment.


• Basic computer and technology skills, including scheduling and databases.

Preferred Experience

• 2+ years of experience working with children or in kid's ministry.


• Experience coordinating or leading team members.


• Experience planning kid's ministry events, programs, or activities.


• Experience working with children from birth through elementary age.


• Ministry, education, early childhood, or related training/education are a plus.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of Cove Kids (6 weeks - 5th grade, Welcome Team, Safety Team).


• Ensure proper ratios of team members to children are maintained in Cove Kids.


• Recruit, train, and equip team members for Cove Kids.


• Attend all Cove Kids meetings and ensure Cove Kids is prepared for weekend services (material, scheduling, etc.).


• Develop and build relationships not only within Cove Kids but the entire campus.


• Promote and encourage participation in the Five Habits (Life Groups, Serving Teams, weekend service attendance, daily quiet time and giving).


• Engage with local schools and organizations to build connections within the community.


• Demonstrate a team spirit and avoid the tendency to develop “tunnel vision” (while each ministry team is vital, they should complement instead of competing with each another)


• Cultivate a strong working relationship with the Campus Pastor and be willing to adjust and collaborate to help serve the campus (even if it means stepping into a role or responsibility not outlined in the listed responsibilities).

Personal Responsibilities

• Live a life worthy of the calling as taught in Ephesians 4.


• Live the Mission of The Cove Church, Values, and 5 Habits.


• Adhere to and encompass the qualities and characteristics required of The Cove Church employees, as defined by The Ministry Policy Manual and Staff Handbook.


• Faithfully tithing consistently at least 10% of all personal income to God’s work through The Cove Church.