Company Description

Our Mission:

At CCV (Christ’s Church of the Valley) it is our Missions to WIN people to Christ, TRAIN believers to become disciples, and SEND disciples to impact the world.

Our Vision:

To reach the Valley for Christ

Position Summary:

CCV Stars is a year-round, rapidly growing, multi-site outreach ministry of CCV that exists to connect the community through sports. Stars provides a comprehensive program that not only develops the skills of players, but also comes alongside the parents to help form a foundation that will develop character and integrity, making sports more than a game. CCV Stars is the largest youth sports program of its kind with over 25,000 youth participants each year. We currently offer various levels of flag football, baseball, soccer, and basketball at various times of the year. The Stars Pastor will be responsible for all aspects of their campus’ sports ministry, including oversight over the many volunteers necessary to execute. Stars Pastors will also be a part of a larger area-based team, working together to execute Stars at all campuses in the area.

Job Description

Essential Job Functions

Ministry:

Lead and reinforce the mission of Stars to connect people to CCV
Build relationships with Stars families & coaches
Guide coaches and volunteers to grow in their next steps
Ensure More Than A Game elements like huddles, cards, and prayer are taking place
Help integrate the Stars ministry with other CCV ministries

Programming:

Constantly recruit and train volunteers for coaches, guest services, and field ops
Implement and execute leagues and camps (make teams, schedules, maps, referees, etc)
Communicate information, updates, and promotions regularly with Stars families
Support volunteer coaches as needed during practices and games
Connect with local community, schools, and city functions to promote Stars to the community
Support area club soccer events

Operations:

Ensure facility ready for all practices/games (signage, equipment, fields/courts, restrooms, etc)
Manage and steward facility and equipment/inventory
Oversee safety and quality of facility, handle minor repairs and communicate with landscapers

Miscellaneous:

Support and at times travel to campuses within your area
Variable schedule including ~2 nights a week and Fri/Sat game days on the fields during season
Integrate with home campus staff and assist at major church events

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Character & Chemistry

Alignment with CCV core values:

Commitment to Excellence-We bring our best, every time.
Heart for Evangelism-We will risk it all to reach one more.
Radical Generosity-We steward all things with open hands.
Integrity-We commit to zero gap between what we say and do.
Servant Attitude-We put others before ourselves.
Teamwork-We are fiercely committed to the power of teams.

Fully engaged (or willingness to) in CCV Next Steps:

Baptism-by immersion at an age of decision
Worship-regularly attend CCV service with family
Connect-participation in CCV small group
Serve-volunteer somewhere within a CCV ministry
Give-returning at least a full 10% tithe to the local church CCV

Competency

Interpersonal Skills-connect well relationally with people from all walks of life and various levels of spiritual maturity
Conflict Resolution-able to diffuse upset people and facilitate conversations between parties at odds
Leadership Skills-lead Stars volunteers and families to execute the program and keep focus on mission
Customer Focus-go the extra mile to love people well and prioritize convenience with how we program
Drive for Results-be a self-starter and take initiative necessary to meet and exceed expectations
Self-Development-constantly grow in skills needed for the job, spiritual and leadership growth, seeks feedback
Strategic Planning Skills-ability to multitask and manage time as often working on 2-3 seasons at once
Administrative Skills-prioritize details necessary to run organized programs, execute established processes

Education and Experience

College experience preferred
Previous leadership experience highly desired
Coaching and Stars experience are assets
Proficient in Microsoft Office

Additional Information

General Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of employees. CCV Leadership reserves the right to revise the position, its job functions, minimum qualifications and other aspects of the position in any way at any time.

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