Worship Director

The Worship Pastor serves the Soldotna Campus by advancing Church on the Rock’s Purpose and Vision through leadership and oversight in the area of worship. This role is responsible for cultivating a vibrant worship culture across Sunday Celebration Services, special events, and other agreed-upon environments. This includes music development, team building, and the growth of Serve Team members in musicianship, vocals, and worship leadership. This position is a part-time (24 hours or less) position at Church on the Rock and will include regular designated office hours and duties while maintaining a 10-hour work week on average. The Worship Pastor will report directly to the Campus Pastor and is expected to work collaboratively with the campus team, Central Support, and Central Leadership. This is a pastoral position requires up to 18 hours per week, including regular office hours and responsibilities. The position is accountable for the performance of all stated duties in a way that reflects the heart and mission of Church on the Rock.

Responsibilities & Duties

Worship Team & Production

• Recruit, develop, and lead skilled worship teams that reflect the heart and culture of Church on the Rock.


• Create set lists and lead regular Celebration Services in collaboration with, and under the final direction of, the Campus Pastor and/or other pastoral oversight.


• Provide worship leadership for special events (e.g., The Well, Good Friday, Easter, ECHO, Christmas Eve, etc.).


• Plan and prepare for all worship environments, including pre-production and coordination with tech and media teams.


• Oversee the full setup and teardown of Worship each Sunday, ensuring instruments, staging, and all worship supplies are prepared, organized, and ready to support an excellent worship experience, and properly packed and stored for the following week.


• Orchestrate music and direct teams during weekly worship practices, ensuring musical excellence and spiritual engagement.


• Attend weekly Soldotna Campus Staff Meeting & All-Campus Programming Meeting.


• Attend monthly All-Campus Staff Meeting.


• Attend weekly Soldotna Campus Pre-Production Meetings.


• Generate & produce click tracks & multi-tracks for worship music.


• Oversight of all sound equipment & resources (i.e. inventory, ordering supplies, maintenance, purchasing, etc.)

Scheduling and Admin

• Serve as the primary manager of scheduling and coordination for Worship ministry environments, including “shoulder tapping,” onboarding, training, and scheduling through U-Link or other platforms.


• Develop systems that support effective team communication, improve administrative efficiency, and maximize time and impact for Serve Team members across all three ministry areas.


• Create and maintain an annual ministry budget for Worship in coordination with the Campus Pastor and finance team.


• Manage Planning Center Online (PCO) for worship, including song input, set lists, and database accuracy.


• Ensure timely and accurate CCLI reporting and compliance with all worship licensing requirements.

Pastoral Care

• Effectively communicate the Purpose, Vision & Values of COTR to worship team members.


• Develop & oversee all aspects of the Worship Ministry through pastoral leadership & care.


• Disciple/mentor Serve Team members by nurturing a Christ-centered worship culture.


• Oversight of worship team calendaring, planning, weekly scheduling, & communications.


• Ensuring the theological integrity of worship music performed at COTR Soldotna.

Expectations (Other):

• Care for Serve Team members in a respectful & Christ-like manner.


• Function in a manner worthy of your calling as a minister of the Gospel.


• Protect the reputation & integrity of others through strict confidentiality & accountability.


• Develop leaders & provide leadership in areas of responsibility.


• Maintain the functionality of all sound equipment.


• Act with integrity in all public & private dealings on behalf of COTR or otherwise.


• Be discrete & discerning regarding sensitive information to which you may be privy.


• Manage additional responsibilities as assigned and/or agreed upon.

Qualifications:

• 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.


• Musical training/experience & gifting.


• Able to lead in worship from an instrument.


• Appropriate vocal ability for the environment. (Ie. Quality pitch, tone, timing, etc.)


• 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 maximum 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.