Salary: 56,000-65,000

Outer West Community Church (OWCC) | San Antonio, TX
Full-time (40 hrs/week) | SundayThursday
Reports to: Executive Pastor
Leads: Volunteer team leads + volunteer teams
Church size: ~1,200 weekend attendanc

The role

Outer West Kids is where kids (birth5th grade) begin a lifelong journey of following Jesusand where parents decide if a church feels safe, clear, and worth building their family around.

Were hiring a Kids Director who can build great environments, develop volunteer leaders, and create simple systems that help families feel connected and cared for.

If you love Jesus, love kids, and love building teams, youll thrive here.

What youll own

Sundays + weekly ministry

Lead engaging, safe, excellent kids environments for birth5th grade
Set team leads and volunteers up to win (clear plans, prep, training, support)
Choose/adapt curriculum and improve how it lands week to week
Ensure compliance with child safety and protection policies

Volunteer culture (your biggest win)

Recruit, train, and coach volunteers and team leads
Build a leadership pipeline so ministry doesnt depend on one person
Create a culture where volunteers feel known, valued, and developed

Parents + family connection

Communicate clearly with parents (simple, consistent, helpful)
Provide resources that equip parents as disciple-makers
Lead key family initiatives (Child Dedications, Parent Workshops, Kids Camp, Parents Night Out)

Next steps + transitions

Improve guest follow-up, connection, and next steps for families
Strengthen transitions between grade levels and into Student Ministry (6th grade+)

Inclusive ministry

Support inclusive ministry efforts (including a Buddy Program)
Partner with the Special Needs Director to serve kids with additional needs

Staff leadership + budget

Collaborate across teams to align calendars, strategy, and resourcing
Build and manage the kids ministry budget (plan, track, adjust)

What were looking for

Required

2+ years leading Kids and/or Student Ministry
Proven ability to recruit, lead, and develop volunteers
Strong communication with parents, volunteers, and staff
Organized, relational, steady under pressure

Preferred (not required)

Large church experience (750+)
Ministry training, certificate, or college coursework (experience can substitute)
Familiarity with Planning Center Online and Google tools

Tools youll use

Planning Center Online, Google Workspace, basic Mac tools

What success looks like (first 612 months)

Sundays feel consistent, safe, and high-quality across all kids spaces
Volunteer teams are staffed, trained, and supportedless scrambling
Parents feel informed and cared for
Clear transitions from kids to students

What its like to work here

Outer West is a team-first church. We move fast, communicate directly, and build healthy systemsbecause people matter more than last-minute chaos. We work hard, we laugh a lot, and we protect what keeps leaders healthy.

Staff expectations

Active relationship with Jesus and a life consistent with Christian leadership
Alignment with OWCCs mission, vision, values, and staff culture
Commitment to teamwork, humility, and serving the church

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