Kids Ministry Director

Job Title: Kids Ministry Director Location: Foley, AL Department: Ministries Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time, Salaried Pay Range: Compensation based on experience and Compensation study comparables Benefits: Health Stipend, Retirement option, Paid PTO Reports to: Adult Ministries Pastor Work Hours: Mon-Thurs 9 am – 5 pm, Sundays 7 am – 1 pm, First Wednesday, Special Events, seasonal programming, and conferences as needed, etc. Key Responsibilities The Kids Director is responsible for leading and building a thriving, scalable Kids Ministry (birth–5th grade). This role is about leading a large, complex ministry with excellence, systems, and vision. You will oversee all aspects of the department, including safety, volunteer leadership, curriculum strategy, and parent engagement, ensuring that every child experiences Jesus in a safe and intentional environment. This role requires both vision and execution ; requiring someone who can create engaging environments for children while also developing leaders, building teams, and implementing systems that allow the ministry to grow effectively. Children’s Ministry Leadership Provide vision, strategy, and direction for the entire Kids Ministry Build and lead a healthy leadership structure (staff and key volunteers) Create scalable systems to support continued growth Set goals and track measurable outcomes for ministry effectiveness Manage children’s ministry budgets, schedules, and supply needs. Safety & Operations Develop and maintain best-in-class safety and security systems Oversee check-in processes, classroom ratios, and emergency protocols Ensure all policies align with legal and insurance standards Create a culture where parents feel confident and secure Volunteer Recruitment & Development Build a strong, sustainable volunteer pipeline Recruit, train, and retain a large volunteer team Develop leaders who can lead other leaders Create clear onboarding, training, and care systems for volunteers Provide ongoing coaching, encouragement, and leadership development for volunteers. Curriculum & Experience Oversee curriculum selection and alignment with the church vision Ensure engaging, age-appropriate, and biblically sound environments Create consistent, high-quality weekend experiences across all age groups Partner with other ministries to align discipleship pathways Oversee special events such as child dedications, seasonal events (Ex. Easter Egg Hunt), camps, and family-focused gatherings Parent Engagement & Trust Build strong relationships with parents as primary spiritual leaders Develop communication strategies that equip families at home Handle pastoral care situations with wisdom and empathy Create a ministry that parents trust and want to invite others into Qualifications Proven experience leading a large kids ministry or similar-sized team/department Strong organizational and systems-thinking skills Have previously demonstrated the ability to recruit, train, and lead teams at scale Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities Passion for helping kids and families grow in their faith Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively. Familiarity with curriculum development or evaluation Experience in a church of 1,000+ attendees (Preferred) Experience building safety systems and volunteer structures (Preferred) Bachelor’s degree or ministry training (Preferred) 3+ years in ministry leadership, organizational leadership, or related field (Preferred) Affirms Anchor Point Church’s Statement of Faith and theological alignment. Who You Are A builder: You love creating systems that help ministries grow A leader of leaders: You multiply yourself through others Highly organized: You bring clarity to complexity Relational: You connect well with both kids and adults Mission-driven: You care deeply about reaching and discipling the next generation What Is Important at Anchor Point Church (APC) Attitude Servant-hearted leader who desires to serve the Lead Pastor and Anchor Point Church. Excellent people skills with relational connection across staff and congregation. Strong work ethic and self-starter. Humble, flexible, approachable, and team-oriented. Fun & Enjoyable Helps create a healthy and enjoyable work environment. Encouraging and life-giving communicator. Brings joy, energy, and positivity to teams. Loyalty & Commitment Devoted to the call of God and the vision of Anchor Point Church. Operates with excellence, integrity, and spiritual maturity. Aligned with the mission and values of APC. Willing to fulfill and maintain church membership requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr