BeachKids is a space where all kids belong. The focus of the ministry is to raise up kids to
follow Jesus.
Goal of Position: Lead teams of volunteers and staff to create a safe, welcoming, and fun
environment where all kids belong and experience the love of Jesus. Establish a culture of
spiritual and emotional health and maturity by discipling staff, volunteers, and parents. Build
systems and establish rhythms that move forward the mission and vision of Beach Church. Lead
BeachKids by building systems and developing leaders to deliver measurable ministry
outcomes. Finally, lead with discernment of the Holy Spirit, following God’s will for the
ministry.
Overview of Position: This is a leadership position. Directly reporting to the Family Pastor, the
BeachKids Director will work to establish culture on the BeachKids team that is reflective of the
overall values of Beach Church. The BeachKids Director will contribute to the creative and
strategic process in the family ministry philosophy. The BeachKids Director will be a
resource/sounding board for the Family Pastor and the greater Beach Church team with respect
to resolving conflict, brainstorming, problem solving, and optimizing systems.
Key Responsibilities:
• Builds, organizes, and manages projects from start to completion, ensuring they are
scheduled and approved in Planning Center
• Develops and maintains the ministry calendar with special events, trips, and weekly plans
for various experiences, with the Family Pastor
• Leads or empowers others to lead meetings and cast vision with volunteer teams and staff
• Communicates vision clearly and consistently to staff, volunteers, and the congregation
• Designs and implements systems and processes that drive consistency, efficiency, and
excellence within the ministry
• Owns ministry outcomes (engagement, volunteer health, participation, etc.)
• Works with Senior Ministry Pastor to help develop and manage overall ministry
budget (authorized to approve expenses within department budget)
Leadership Responsibility:
• Builds and sustains a healthy, high-performing staff culture
• Partners with the Family Pastor to develop a vision for the ministry consistent with the
mission, vision, and values of Beach Church
• Meets weekly with BeachKids staff in 1-on-1s, helping to establish specific goals for
each staff member
• Fosters crucial conversations for staff development and culture
• Provides spiritual guidance, teaching, and mentoring for team and volunteer network
• Cultivate relationships throughout Beach Church (staff, lay leadership, congregation)
• Communicates and delegates tasks within the ministry team effectively
• Ensures accurate records are kept and kept confidential when needed• Conducts performance reviews and provides coaching and/or corrective feedback to
direct reports
• Responsible for ministry outcomes, including engagement, volunteer health, and
performance metrics
• Makes staffing recommendations and participates in hiring decisions in partnership
with the Family Pastor
Success Factors:
• Utilizing timely and effective communication with parents, staff, and volunteers will be
necessary to build and maintain relationships in this role
• Casting vision, leading teams, and working to create a positive work environment that is
driving the mission of Beach Church forward and building a healthy, growing team of
staff and volunteers (both in numbers and in spiritual development)
• Having clear systems and structures in place for the ministry
• Building and achieving measurable ministry impact
• Leading and supervising staff, interns, and volunteers by creating a thriving BeachKids
environment through the upkeep of spaces, engagement with families, and
spiritual/emotionally mature leadership
• Operating with a spirit of excellence, not perfection, in everything we do
Education & Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree or commensurate experience is preferred.
• Served in volunteer capacity as strong leader within a church
• Served 3-5 years as Coordinator or comparable position
To apply for this position, please submit your resume to:
beachstaffing@beachchurchjax.com.
Company DescriptionLocated two blocks from the Atlantic Ocean in Jacksonville Beach, FL, Beach Church can live out its mission to reach, raise up, and release followers of Jesus who change the world.Company DescriptionLocated two blocks from the Atlantic Ocean in Jacksonville Beach, FL, Beach Church can live out its mission to reach, raise up, and release followers of Jesus who change the world. Read Less