Children's Dream Team Leader, Mount Pleasant Campus

Location: Mount Pleasant Campus
Hours: Full-Time (40 hours/week)
Reports To: Director of Kidscoast Mount Pleasant

The Mission: Seacoast Church exists to help people Find God Grow Their Faith Discover Their Purpose and Make a Difference. The Kidscoast Dream Team Leader helps create a culture where volunteers are recruited equipped onboarded cared for and empowered to use their God-given gifts to make a lasting impact in the lives of children and families. Through intentional leadership relationship-building and volunteer development this role helps ensure that every child experiences the love of Jesus through a healthy and thriving Kidscoast Dream Team.

Key Responsibilities

Volunteer Recruitment & Onboarding

• Help identify recruit and develop future volunteer leaders within Kidscoast
• Promote a culture of discipleship accountability encouragement and excellence
• Follow up promptly with potential volunteers generated through Connect Cards Next Steps and other ministry opportunities
• Represent Kidscoast at Next Steps and volunteer engagement events helping people discover opportunities to serve and make a difference
• Meet with prospective Dream Team members to learn their interests spiritual gifts experience and desired level of involvement
• Cast vision for Kidscoast and communicate clear expectations for serving
• Lead the complete onboarding process for new Kidscoast Dream Team members ensuring every volunteer feels welcomed equipped and connected before serving
• Conduct regular Kidscoast Dream Team Orientation and onboarding meetings helping new volunteers understand the mission vision values safety standards and expectations of Kidscoast
• Guide prospective volunteers through the onboarding process including:

• Leadership application
• Reference checks
• Interviews
• Background check screening
• Required training
• Shadowing experiences

• Ensure all onboarding requirements are completed prior to placement
• Schedule and place new volunteers in Planning Center based on gifting availability and ministry need
• Partner with Kidscoast Ministry Leaders Coaches Service Coordinators and Room Leaders to provide a smooth transition from onboarding into active serving roles
• Serve as the primary liaison between new volunteers and Kidscoast Ministry Leaders throughout the onboarding process
• Ensure all volunteer information and progress is accurately documented in Ministry Platform
• Create a positive first impression and onboarding experience that helps volunteers feel known valued and confident in their role
• Support volunteer retention efforts by helping volunteers feel connected to the mission ministry and community of Kidscoast

Weekend Ministry Leadership

• Welcome and connect with new Dream Team members on their first serving experience
• Introduce and hand off new volunteers to their Coach Service Coordinator or Room Leader for ongoing support
• Ensure Kidscoast representation at Next Steps and any other volunteer engagement opportunities
• Be available to provide leadership support troubleshoot challenges and step into ministry areas as needed
• Support the execution of Kidscoast weekend experiences with excellence hospitality and consistency

Event Leadership & Volunteer Management

• Oversee volunteer recruitment onboarding placement scheduling training and communication for major Kidscoast events
• Partner with event leaders to identify volunteer needs and ensure event teams are fully staffed and prepared
• Lead volunteer management efforts for events including:

• Kids Camp
• Night to Shine
• UpGrade Weekend
• Family Events
• Volunteer Appreciation Initiatives
• Other special ministry events
• Develop and execute volunteer communication plans before during and after events
• Coordinate volunteer training and preparation for large-scale events
• Support volunteer appreciation and recognition efforts for event teams
• Conduct event debriefs and gather feedback to improve volunteer systems and processes for future events

Communication & Systems

• Maintain clear timely and professional communication with volunteers regarding schedules training opportunities events and ministry updates
• Utilize Ministry Platform Planning Center and other church systems effectively
• Track volunteer engagement onboarding progress retention and leadership development opportunities
• Collaborate with Kidscoast staff to continually improve volunteer systems and processes
• Ensure accurate documentation reporting and follow-up related to volunteer engagement
• Help create and maintain resources that support volunteer consistency and excellence across Kidscoast environments

Team Participation & Church Engagement

• Serve as an active member of the Kidscoast staff team
• Help represent Kidscoast at church-wide ministries events and gatherings as requested promoting serving opportunities and helping people connect to the mission of Kidscoast
• Partner with other ministry teams to recruit and engage volunteers across the church
• Participate in planning and executing major Kidscoast initiatives and special events.
• Attend:

• • Weekly Kidscoast Team Meetings
  • Weekly Kidscoast Central Call
  • Scheduled One-on-One Meetings with Supervisor
  • Monthly All-Staff Gatherings
  • Leadership Development Opportunities
• Support campus and church-wide initiatives as assigned
• Demonstrate teamwork and flexibility in supporting the overall mission of Seacoast Church

Qualifications

Spiritual Requirements

Christ Follower (Seacoast Church makes hiring decisions aligned with our religious faith and beliefs.)

• Committed follower of Jesus Christ
• Fully supports and models the mission vision values and beliefs of Seacoast Church
• Demonstrates a growing personal relationship with Jesus through prayer Scripture and active participation in the life of the church
• Passionate about helping children and families grow in their faith

Experience & Skills

• Experience recruiting leading coaching or caring for volunteer teams preferred
• Strong relational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to identify develop and empower volunteer leaders
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and administrative abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
• Comfortable learning and utilizing ministry software and digital tools
• Highly collaborative and committed to working within a team environment
• Demonstrates initiative flexibility and strong problem-solving skills

Characteristics of a Successful Candidate

• Loves helping people discover their purpose through serving
• Naturally encouraging relational and welcoming
• Values discipleship leadership development and volunteer care
• Organized detail-oriented and proactive
• Strong sense of ownership and follow-through
• Passionate about creating a healthy volunteer culture
• Thrives in a fast-paced ministry environment
• Leads with humility hospitality and servant leadership

Seacoast Cultural Values

Every Kidscoast Dream Team Leader is expected to model and champion Seacoasts cultural values:

• Love God
• Love People
• Make It Better
• Have a Good Attitude