POSITION SUMMARY

The Childcare Coordinator assists the Childcare Director in leading the Midweek Childcare ministry for adult midweek programming at Sun Valley Community Church (SVCC). This position helps build and care for a healthy team, coordinates the staffing and scheduling that create excellent midweek environments for children birth through 4th grade, and supports the Midweek Childcare Assistants and Workers as they serve families and ministries such as MomCo, Groups, Rooted and CR. In all actions, this role reflects the SVCC team leadership distinctives.

This is a part-time position of approximately 28 hours per week.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. In partnership with the Childcare Director, coordinate the weekly operation of Midweek Childcare

across all campuses, including ministry launches and season transitions. Equip and support the

Midweek Childcare Assistants, who provide on-the-ground support at each campus, serving as their

first point of contact for questions and needs beyond the room, and escalating to the Childcare

Director as needed.

2. Build and manage weekly staffing schedules across all campuses based on registrations and age

mix, within the staffing plan set by the Director. Manage substitute coverage, coordinate

supplemental staffing with contracted babysitting services, and make real-time staffing decisions.

within established ratio and safety guidelines.

3. Oversee curriculum distribution across all campuses, and equip Midweek Childcare Assistants and

Workers to carry out SV Kids curriculum and Midweek Childcare standards in a way that is safe, age

appropriate, fun, and welcoming.

4. Support the Childcare Director in hiring and onboarding by scheduling orientation, onboarding, shadowing for new Midweek Childcare Assistants and Workers, and help facilitate training. Share

observations on team strengths and needs to inform the Director’s hiring and development

decisions.

5. Coordinate day-to-day childcare logistics with campus ministry leads, such as room setup,

headcounts, and schedule changes, and carry out ministry requests approved through the Childcare

Director.

6. Identify operational issues across campuses and recommend process improvements that increase

consistency, safety, and team health.

7. Participate in Next Gen team meetings, SV Kids staff meetings, and other activities and events, and

stay current with childcare best practices and Kids ministry trends.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Self-motivated, self-directed requiring minimal supervision.

• Ability to drive projects and strategies through to completion.

• Creativity and problem-solving skills, especially in time-sensitive staffing situations

• Effective team building skills and ability to motivate others.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple schedules, campuses, and deadlines

• Effective verbal and written communication skills with team members, parents, and ministry partners

• Comfortable learning and managing scheduling and church management systems (e.g., Rock)

• Demonstrates spiritual maturity and character consistent with the Biblical requirements for church leadership

• Minimum one year of leadership experience in a church or childcare setting working with kids and leading teams

• Supports the mission, vision, and values of SV Kids and agrees and aligns with the mission, vision, leadership distinctives, and doctrinal statement of SVCC.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Two years of leadership experience in a church or childcare setting, including staff scheduling, onboarding, or team coordination.