Job Title: Children's Ministry Director
Employment Status: Full Time, Sunday hours required
Compensation Basis: Exempt
Reports to: Family and Discipleship Pastor
Direct Reports: Early Childhood Associate Director, Elementary Associate Director
Staff Classification: Program Staff

Position Overview: The Children's Ministry Director provides strategic vision and leadership to the Children's Ministry program. The Director coordinates and manages programming for children birth through fifth grade. The primary objectives include creating a Christ-centered environment where children are discipled in the Word of God and parents are equipped to nurture their children in a life changing relationship with Jesus.

Primary Responsibilities:
Provide strategic leadership and vision for the Lakeway Church Children's Ministry
Build Christ-centered relationships with children and their families
Recruit and train volunteers for all Children's Ministry activities
Support and shepherd volunteers for all Children's Ministry activities
Offer spiritual guidance, developmental support, oversight, and coaching to children's staff
Be available to counsel and shepherd children and their families
Oversee security measures to ensure each child's safety
Initiate and encourage outreach to unchurched children and families
Reach out to visitors and help them get connected to others in the church
Develop and implement Sunday morning programming and curriculum
Develop and implement weekly programs and seasonal events for children and families
Maintain accurate attendance records and expenditures
Direct room use and program equipment selection
Meet with area preschool and nursery directors to establish best practices
Develop the ministry's annual budget in cooperation with the pastoral staff
Attend weekly church staff meetings