Snapshot

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Weekly Attendance: 250-325

Location: Vail Valley, CO

The Role: Kids Ministry Director

Meet Mountain Life Calvary Chapel:

At Mountain Life, we are here to lead people into life-giving, life-changing relationship  with Jesus.  When you join us, you will find a welcoming community that loves God and loves each other. Mountain Life Church meets at two locations, Vail Valley and Roaring Fork Valley, serving Vail, Avon, Beaver Creek, Edwards, Wolcott, Eagle, Gypsum, Carbondale, Basalt, Aspen, Glenwood Springs, Newcastle, and more!

About the Kids Ministry Director:

The Kids Ministry Director is responsible for all aspects of ensuring the spiritual growth and development of children ages birth through 5th grade in a fun, high-energy environment. This includes curriculum selection, volunteer recruitment and development, classroom management, and operational management necessary to ensure successful and constantly improving weekend children’s services, midweek programming, and periodic special events.

The Kids Ministry Director’s Responsibilities Include: 

• Provide and lead a fun, safe, and engaging environment for Sunday Services and Wednesday Night AWANA

• Engage, equip, and empower volunteers

• Planning and executing annual events such as:

  •  Vacation Bible School

• Collaborate with a staff that likes to work hard and play hard

• Curriculum choosing and building

• Attendance of staff meetings and weekly check-in with immediate supervisor

• Overseeing the nursery and preschool ministries

• Identify and execute ministry and missions opportunities for children to participate in

What You Bring: 

The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Kids Ministry Director:

Education & Experience

• 3 years of applicable experience

• Undergraduate degree preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Great relational skills

• Strong communicator able to capture and keep the attention of children, as well as, communicate with parents

• Training and equipping the volunteers

• Skilled in organization and administration

• Skilled in the use of technology for ministry purposes

• A self-starter and hard worker

•  A team player with a positive attitude

• Organized- can think through the logistics

Personal Characteristics & Qualifications

• Deep and growing relationship with Christ

• A commitment to the mission, vision, and direction of Mountain Life Calvary Chapel

• A desire to be in Christ-centered community

• Demonstrated excellence as a Leader, i.e. has grown a Children’s Ministry over the past few years.

• Go getter

• High level of emotional intelligence

• A leader of leaders

What it’s Like to Live in Vail Valley, CO: 

Nestled in the beautiful Rocky Mountains, just west of the famous ski and resort towns of Vail, Vail Valley is a fast-growing region  in Eagle County. Along with the world-class skiing just minutes away, Vail Valley offers many other outdoor adventures. From fly-fishing to floating down the Eagle River to hiking through serene wilderness areas — it’s all available around this mountain town. Residents easily find outdoor recreation in the area whether it be camping, skiing, hiking, fishing, mountain biking, or even reading by the river.

The modern downtown area built next to the Eagle River, known as Riverwalk, offers a variety of inviting shops and restaurants. From a lively brewery to outdoor stores, community establishments in Vail Valley are full of locals planning yet another Colorado adventure. There are also plenty of boutiques, art galleries, and specialty shops right next door in the pedestrian-friendly Vail and Lionshead villages. The motto for Riverwalk is “Live, Work, Play”, meaning Vail Valley  residents can easily do all three.

Vail Valley  boasts renowned schools that provide nurturing environments for children’s growth. Education is a cornerstone of the community, offering top-tier schools that prioritize academic excellence. With dedicated educators, modern facilities, and a supportive environment, students thrive in this ideal learning environment.

Between the outdoor recreational opportunities, the charming downtown Riverwalk, and the high-quality schools, residents of all ages and stages in life can thrive in Vail Valley, Co.