Newport News Kids Manager
Are you a natural leader with a passion for kids’ ministry? Waters Edge Church in Virginia is looking for a part-time Kids Manager at our Newport News Campus to join our innovative team. In this role, you won’t just lead volunteers or manage a ministry—you’ll be the face of the Kids Ministry, welcoming and connecting families as they step into our church. If you’re excited about creating an environment where kids feel loved, engaged, and known while equipping a team to make an impact, this could be the perfect role for you. Bring your passion, leadership, and love for kids to a place where you can build relationships and shape the future of the next generation.
Type: Part Time, up to 29 hours a week
Work Schedule: Sunday - Thursday (with additional hours and flexibility required during the weeks leading up to Easter, Christmas, and special events)
Benefits:
Monthly cell phone allowance
Reports To: Campus Pastor
Check out our church values and staff expectations.
Your Essentials
● Experience in building strong relationships and delivering engaging environments where kids feel loved, valued, and connected
● Effective communicator, both orally and in writing, with the ability to engage parents, kids, and volunteers
● Proven ability to cast a compelling vision that energizes volunteers and drives participation
● Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills to ensure the ministry runs smoothly and effectively
● Leadership skills to develop and equip volunteers, delegate responsibilities, and remove obstacles to ministry success
● Ability to manage resources wisely, striving for operational excellence in every aspect of the Kids Ministry
● Experience in leading teams, ensuring diverse skills and personalities come together to create an engaging and safe space for kids
● Resilience in adapting to challenges and maintaining a positive, solutions-focused approach
Your Impact
● Provide oversight and leadership to the Kids Ministry at your campus
● Work closely under the leadership of your Campus Pastor and Kids and Guest Experience Director to align with overall church goals
● Lead and inspire volunteers to create fun, safe, and engaging weekly environments for kids
● Cast the vision and mission of Waters Edge Church to Kids volunteers, motivating them to serve passionately
● Manage scheduling, communication, and care for current Kids volunteers while recruiting and training future team members
● Coach volunteer leadership teams, ensuring they are equipped to lead effectively
● Ensure that every kid is known, prayed for, and connected within the ministry
● Actively participate in all weekend worship experiences, Christmas Eve and Easter services, and other special events
● Collaborate with other fun, vibrant, and creative staff members to contribute to the church’s overall mission
Your DNA
● You are the face of the Kids Ministry at our Newport News Campus, making families feel welcomed, known, and connected
● You see every kid who walks through our doors as your responsibility—not just for safety, but for their spiritual growth and sense of belonging
● You genuinely love connecting with parents and creating a church experience where the whole family feels at home
● You have a deep passion for inspiring and equipping volunteers to make an impact in kids’ lives
● You lead with energy, warmth, and authenticity, making church a place kids want to be every Sunday
● You believe obstacles are opportunities and always seek ways to improve and elevate the ministry
● You take initiative, ensuring that no child or family slips through the cracks
● You create an atmosphere of fun, learning, and faith-building that kids and families will remember