Sports Pastor - Downtown - Christ's Church of the Valley

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 20,000 youth participants each year. We currently offer various levels of flag football, 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. 

Essential Job Functions 

Ministry: 

• Reinforce the mission of Stars to move people across the parking lot to CCV   
• Building 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 recruiting and training 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 

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, handling minor repairs and communicating with landscapers 

Miscellaneous: 

• Ability to multitask and manage time, often working on 2-3 seasons at a time 
• Variable schedule including ~2 nights a week and Saturdays on the fields during season 
• Assist and contribute to non-Stars related campus wide events 

Minimum Qualifications 

Character & Chemistry 

Alignment with CCV core values: 

• Commitment to Excellence-We set ridiculously high expectations and exceed them. 
• Heart for Evangelism-We will risk it all to win one more. 
• Relationships-We value people over process. 
• Integrity-We follow through every time. 
• Servant Attitude-We pick up trash. 
• Teamwork-We celebrate teamwork over talent 

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-going the extra mile to love people well and prioritize convenience with how we program 
• Drive for Results-being a self-starter and taking initiative necessary to meet and exceed expectations 
• Self-Development-constantly growing 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-prioritizing 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 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.