NEXT GEN WORSHIP LEADER

Description

NEXT GEN WORSHIP LEADER

REPORTS TO: NEXT GEN PASTOR

RELATES CLOSELY WITH: WORSHIP DEPARTMENT, STUDENT PASTORS, COLLEGE DIRECTOR

CLASSIFICATION: PART TIME//UP TO 25 HOURS

PAY RANGE: $25/HR

WestGate Church, a non-denominational, multi-congregational church situated in one of the most diverse and influential regions of the world—the Silicon Valley— is seeking an energetic, skilled Worship Leader to execute outstanding worship experiences for our Students and College Ministries, effectively reaching those far from God to learn and live the way of Jesus together. This part time role involves collaborating with the Worship Department to execute outstanding services in alignment with our Student and College Playbook. This part-time role (Sunday - Thursday) may require occasional work on Fridays and Saturdays as well as evening hours.

Requirements

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Passionate Jesus follower, actively learning and living the way of Jesus: loving God, neighbor, and one another.
• Understanding of and alignment with WestGate's theology, vision, and values, using them as a filter for decisions.
• Embodiment of staff values: Holy, Humble, Hungry, (People-)Smart. 
• Exemplification of essential competencies: oversight, strategy, team leadership, self-leadership, chemistry, communication, execution, stewardship, formation, proficiency.  
• Commitment to continual growth: spiritual, personal, professional; invests in the growth of others. 
• Demonstrates strong chemistry, connecting well with people as a relational team player.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in worship leading and/or instrumentalist in worship band, including ability to read music or chord charts. 
• Positive, professional, self-starter with the ability to organize, adjust, and prioritize responsibilities and projects with minimal direction. 
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality, handling situations with discretion, diplomacy, and tact.  
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously with excellent time management and attention to detail. 
• Able to assist in leading rehearsals.
• Some computer skills i.e. Google Apps, Planning Center, Garage Band, ProPresenter  
• Superior communication skills written and verbal

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Plan and execute a quality worship experience for Saratoga Middle School Ministry on Sunday mornings. This includes selecting the setlist, recruiting and scheduling musicians, communicating with musicians as well as teachers, leading rehearsals and the worship gathering.
• Plan and execute a quality worship experience for High School Ministry at Saratoga on Sunday nights. This includes selecting the setlist, recruiting and scheduling musicians, communicating with musicians as well as teachers, leading rehearsals and the worship gathering.
• Plan and execute a quality worship experience for College Age Ministry at Saratoga on Thursday nights. This includes selecting the setlist, recruiting and scheduling musicians, communicating with musicians as well as teachers, leading rehearsals and the worship gathering.
• Occasionally assist in leading all-staff worship on the first Tuesday of each month.
• Help lead the all-campus worship gatherings for students on Wednesday nights (6 times a year).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

PRIMARY LEADERSHIP COMPONENTS

Motivational Leadership - “I lead through platform” - Inspire action through platform leadership and motivational speaking. Low to High (1-5): 4

Strategic Leadership - “I lead through strategic planning” - Advance our mission through data, planning, execution, and reporting. Low to High (1-5): 2

Directional Leadership - “I lead through vision” - Ensure progress by defining goals, key objectives and providing guidance. Low to High (1-5): 2

Relational Leadership - “I lead through connection” - Foster growth and well-being through personalized connection and care. Low to High (1-5): 5

Team Leadership - “I lead through team” - Build team by recruiting, training, scheduling, and celebrating contributors. Low to High (1-5): 4

LEGAL NOTICES - PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stand for extended periods.
• Perform walking, bending, twisting, and kneeling.
• Navigate stairs.
• Demonstrate finger and hand dexterity for computer, instrument, and tool operation.
• Possess specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, with the ability to adjust focus.
• Lift and carry up to 20 pounds with or without assistance.

LEGAL NOTICES - WORK CONDITIONS

• Operate in a professional office or church environment with standard equipment like computers, printers, filing cabinets, and telephones.
• Lead in settings with various equipment, cables, stage lights, loud sounds, and visual stimuli.
• Work typically occurs Sunday-Thursday, with occasional Fridays, Saturdays, or evenings as needed.

This job description is not designed to cover or comprehensively list all possible duties, activities, or responsibilities. These requirements may change at any time. Acceptance of this position constitutes the employee’s understanding of the requirements, essential functions, and duties of the position.