Children's Ministry Director

The Children’s Ministry Director plays a vital leadership role at Church on the Rock, overseeing all aspects of the COTR Kids Ministry at their campus. This position reports directly to the Campus Pastor and works closely with volunteer leaders, families, and staff to create a Christ-centered environment where children can grow in their relationship with Jesus.

Primary Responsibilities

Sunday Ministry Oversight

• Be present and available on Sunday mornings; arrive at least one hour before the first service.


• Ensure all children’s ministry spaces are ready and functioning smoothly.


• Greet and support serve team members, families, and children.


• Be ready to step into any COTR Kids role as needed.

Team Leadership & Care

• Recruit, train, schedule, and encourage volunteers and team leaders.


• Provide pastoral care and spiritual support to serve team members and families.


• Lead or participate in regular team meetings (frequency based on campus needs).

Administration

• Maintain volunteer onboarding, paperwork, and scheduling.


• Help manage the children’s ministry budget and resource needs.


• Plan and coordinate appreciation gifts or small-scale events for serve team members.


• Keep ministry calendars and documents organized and confidential.

Collaboration

• Coordinate with other ministries and leaders for shared events or space.


• Attend campus staff meetings as requested by the Campus Pastor.


• Communicate regularly with the Campus Pastor for alignment, accountability, and support.

Expectations

The Children’s Ministry Director is expected to:

• Represent and champion the vision of COTR Kids.


• Demonstrate a heart for children and families, leading with humility and joy.


• Be dependable, organized, and able to manage both people and logistics effectively.


• Maintain discretion and confidentiality in all ministry matters.


• Be proficient in tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and CCB (or willing to learn).

Spiritual Leadership & Growth

• Model a growing relationship with Jesus and live with spiritual integrity.


• Remain open about personal areas of spiritual growth and pursue accountability.


• Take initiative in personal spiritual development and ongoing ministry training.

Qualifications

We evaluate based on four areas:

• Born-again, baptized, full of the Holy Spirit, & living under the lordship of Jesus. 


• Minimum of five years leadership experience in a church environment. 


• Current screening form & background check on file. 


• Teachable, dependable, and supportive of church leadership.


• Clearly called to serve and minister to children and families.


• Delegation & administrative gifting. 


• Visionary & entrepreneurial gifting & ability to execute vision. 


• Excellent communication skills. (Both verbal & written) 


• Creative problem-solving skills. (“Solution-based thinking”) 


• Ability to consistently recruit, train, supervise, inspire, & care for Serve Team members.

Time Requirements:  

Maintain a minimum 10-hour work week on average 

Maintain an average of no more than 2 nights per week involved in work related events unless otherwise arranged & allowed for.