The Kid Connection (KC) Team Leader’s primary responsibility is to provide oversight and leadership to the KC Staff Team. This includes:

• Casting vision for children’s ministry at First Free Church in coordination with the Senior Pastor and other Family Ministries Staff.
• Providing guidance to the team as they develop dynamic, faith-building ministries for the discipleship of children.
• Spending time working on ministry improvement and equipping staff to equip volunteers who accomplish routine ministry tasks and oversee regular operations.
• Leading the KC Team on ministry-wide events and initiatives.

This position is a part-time, hourly (non-exempt) position of approximately 20 hours per week. The KC Team Leader is a part of the KC Staff Team and reports directly to the Senior Pastor.

•  Lead KC Staff meetings and training.
• Coordinate the development of projects and events.
• Regularly observe staff and volunteers during KC ministry activities and provide feedback and coaching.
• Oversee the KC budget.
• Communicate with the Senior Pastor on ministry health, staff expectations, and general planning.
• Oversee the selection and implementation of children’s curriculum.
• Work with the KC Staff Team to provide training and support for parents.
• Ensure staff are developing their leadership pipelines, proactively equipping volunteers, establishing leadership teams, and building a “bench” of capable volunteers.

Character and Commitment

• Demonstrates a genuine love for the Lord and other people with an authentic, transparent, Christ-centered lifestyle.
• Is committed to the vision, values, and beliefs of First Free Church.
• Loves working with adult staff and seeing them use their gifting to minister effectively.
• Able to coach and challenge staff to grow in their abilities as leaders of leaders.
• Understands the value of children’s ministry and partnering with parents to disciple children.
• A team player with a positive attitude who thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Has a teachable heart and cooperative spirit.
• Maintains a professional demeanor in conduct with staff and volunteers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Complies with a background check.
• Proficient with email and Google Docs.