ROLE: Connection Director

• Department: Costa Mesa Campus & Central Team
• Position Type: Full Time (licensed & salaried)
• Date to Fill: 4/1/26
• Reports To: XP

ABOUT SOUTH HILLS

• Our History: video
• Our Vision: To be the Perfect Place for Imperfect People.
• Our Mission: To lead unchurched people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Our Beliefs & Values: see webpage
• Our Model: We are an evangelical community-driven church with multiple campuses.
• Our Strategy: Develop People through the Growth Track

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Connection Director is a campus-based pastoral leader responsible for helping people move from attending to belonging, and from belonging to growing and serving at the Costa Mesa campus. This role owns the after-Sunday journey—guiding new guests and attenders through the Growth Track, beginning at the weekend experience and moving through Discover, Rooted, Groups, and Serve Teams, so every person is clearly invited into their next step.

The Connection Director directly oversees Growth Group Leaders and Serve Team Leaders, strengthening the church’s two primary discipleship engines: spiritual formation (Growth Groups) and volunteer mobilization (Serve Teams). This is a highly visible, people-facing role with strong Sunday presence and ongoing leadership with staff and volunteer teams. While core systems already exist, this role focuses on implementing, reinforcing, and multiplying those pathways at Costa Mesa first (80% campus focus), while contributing to scalable connection practices across other campuses (20% central support).

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE (Key Wins & KPIs)

Success in this role is measured by movement and multiplication—people taking clear next steps and leaders being developed to help others do the same. When the Connection Director is winning, new guests are personally engaged after the weekend, the Growth Track is active and effective, and more people are becoming rooted in community and purpose.

• A growing percentage of weekend guests taking a next step through the Growth Track
• Facilitate Baptisms as evidence of life change and spiritual commitment
• Increased participation in Rooted and Groups
• Expanded Serve Team capacity and volunteer engagement
• A healthy and growing leadership pipeline of Group Leaders and Serve Team Leaders

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own and lead the Growth Track (Discover, Rooted, Groups, Serve Teams), moving people from weekend attendance to meaningful engagement.
• Develop and oversee Group Leaders and Serve Team Leaders, building healthy volunteer teams that drive spiritual formation and service.
• Maximize Rooted as the primary assimilation pathway into South Hills Church.
• Build serving capacity by recruiting, equipping, and retaining volunteers aligned with the mission and values of South Hills.
• Maintain a highly visible Sunday presence—engaging guests, supporting the Connect Area, and celebrating baptisms.
• Collect and elevate stories of life change, reinforcing vision and celebrating God’s work across the campus.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCES

• Organized leader with strong execution instincts
• Volunteer development (Rooted, Growth Groups, Serve Teams)
• Relational connector who moves people toward next steps
• Pastoral, shepherd-leader orientation
• Clear and confident verbal communicator (teaching over preaching)
• Proven system implementation and reinforcement
• Collaborative team player who leads through influence
• Advocator of values and doctrine with South Hills Church

BIG WINS WITHIN 12 MONTHS

• Established strong trusted relationships with staff and core team members (6 months).
• Consistently driving weekenders through the Growth Track, with measurable movement into Discover, Rooted, Groups, and Serve Teams (6 months).
• Recruited, trained, and supported a growing base of Group Leaders and Serve Team Leaders, increasing overall participation and positions within the structure (6 months).
• Strengthened Groups and Rooted as primary environments for spiritual growth and community (6 months)
• Demonstrated measurable increases in Group participation, Serve Team engagement, and baptisms (12 months)
• Built a healthy leadership pipeline, with leaders developing and multiplying other leaders (12 months)
• Established clear, repeatable connection systems at Costa Mesa that can be leveraged across other campuses (12 months)
• Regularly capturing and sharing stories of life change that reinforce vision, celebrate growth, and fuel engagement (12 months)

ROLE: Worship Leader

Department: South Hills Church   Reports To: Campus Pastor/ Worship Director
Position Type:Part-Time (hourly)           Region: OC, IE, or LA

ABOUT SOUTH HILLS

• Our History: video
• Our Vision: To be the Perfect Place for Imperfect People.
• Our Mission: To lead unchurched people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Our Beliefs & Values: see webpage
• Our Model: We are an evangelical community-driven church with multiple campuses.
• Our Strategy: Develop People through the Growth Track

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Worship Leader is responsible for delivering a high-quality, engaging, and well-coordinated Sunday worship experience that helps people connect with God and supports the message of the weekend.

This role focuses on musical excellence, team coordination, and service alignment, ensuring that every element of the worship experience is prepared, cohesive, and executed with clarity.

The Worship Leader works closely with the Campus Pastor to align music with the teaching and flow of the service, while partnering with central teams to maintain consistency in graphics, creative elements, and overall experience standards.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Worship Leadership & Sunday Execution (80%)

• Plan and lead engaging, excellent worship experiences for weekend services
• Select and schedule songs that align with the message and service flow
• Coordinate closely with the Campus Pastor to ensure music and sermon alignment
• Lead and rehearse the worship team to ensure strong, confident execution
• Schedule and manage team members using Planning Center (PCO)
• Prepare and arrange music, including loops and tracks as needed
• Ensure smooth, distraction-free services with clear transitions and flow
• Partner with central teams to execute graphics and creative elements accurately
• Maintain consistency with South Hills’ standards for worship and production
• Stay current with music trends and song selection
• Oversee and steward the worship budget responsibly
• Coordinate worship for special events as needed

Volunteer Team Leadership (20%)

• Build and maintain a reliable, prepared, and engaged volunteer worship team
• Recruit and onboard musicians and vocalists as needed
• Communicate clearly and consistently with team members throughout the week
• Create a positive, organized, and high-expectation team culture
• Ensure volunteers are equipped and prepared for their roles

Staff Team Member

• Meet regularly with the Campus Pastor to align on service plans and priorities
• Participate in staff meetings and planning rhythms as required
• Support all-church events and initiatives as needed

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• 2+ years of worship leading or church ministry experience
• Strong musical ability and confident stage leadership
• High level of organization and attention to detail
• Experience using Planning Center (or similar tools)
• Ability to execute consistently high-quality weekend services

IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL BE ABLE TO

• Lead engaging worship experiences with confidence and clarity
• Stay organized and manage multiple details simultaneously
• Communicate clearly with both staff and volunteers
• Execute under pressure and adjust in real time
• Maintain a high standard of excellence while working within systems and structure
• Build and lead a dependable volunteer team

TIME COMMITMENT

• Approximately 20 hours per week, including rehearsals and weekend services
• Participation in Team Nights (3–4 times per year)
• Attendance at staff meetings as scheduled by the Campus Pastor

ROLE: Worship Director

Department: South Hills Church   Reports To: Campus Pastor
Position Type:Full-Time (hourly)           Region: OC, IE, or LA

ABOUT SOUTH HILLS

• Our History: video
• Our Vision: To be the Perfect Place for Imperfect People.
• Our Mission: To lead unchurched people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Our Beliefs & Values: see webpage
• Our Model: We are an evangelical community-driven church with multiple campuses.
• Our Strategy: Develop People through the Growth Track

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Worship Director serves as a pastoral leader and team developer, responsible for building healthy, growing teams and cultivating a worship ministry that helps people move from attending to belonging, and from belonging to growing in their relationship with Jesus.

This role goes beyond leading weekend worship, focusing on shepherding people, developing leaders, and creating a culture of discipleship and community within the worship ministry. The Worship Director invests in volunteers through intentional care, relational leadership, and clear pathways for growth—helping individuals move from attending to serving, from serving to leading, and from leading to developing others.

In partnership with the Campus Pastor, this role contributes to the broader spiritual formation of the church by actively engaging in Rooted, Small Groups, the South Hills Growth Track, and mission opportunities. The Worship Director helps ensure that worship ministry is not just a Sunday experience, but a gateway into deeper community, spiritual growth, and life on mission.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Pastoral Leadership & Volunteer Development (60–70%)

• Provide consistent pastoral care, shepherding worship team members in their spiritual growth and personal development
• Build, lead, and develop teams of volunteers, creating clear pathways from attending → serving → leading → multiplying leaders
• Identify, coach, and release emerging leaders, developing a strong leadership pipeline
• Foster a healthy, relational culture marked by trust, accountability, and spiritual growth
• Recruit, onboard, and develop musicians, vocalists, and team leaders
• Actively lead or participate in Rooted and Small Groups, helping people take next steps in their faith
• Champion and model engagement in the South Hills Growth Track
• Lead or support mission trips and outreach opportunities, equipping volunteers to live on mission
• Build a ministry that extends beyond the stage, where team members are growing spiritually and leading in other areas of church life
• Partner with the Campus Pastor and staff to ensure holistic care, discipleship, and development of volunteers

Worship Leadership & Weekend Execution (30–40%)

• Oversee and lead worship for weekend services, ensuring alignment with the message and service flow
• Coordinate and schedule teams and songs using Planning Center (PCO)
• Prepare and arrange music, including loops and tracks as needed
• Lead rehearsals and ensure teams are prepared and confident
• Support creative elements that enhance the worship experience
• Maintain a consistent and engaging worship environment that supports the mission of the church
• Lead worship for special events and key ministry moments

Staff Team Member

• Meet regularly with the Campus Pastor to align on ministry priorities and pastoral care needs
• Participate in staff meetings, planning, and church-wide discipleship initiatives
• Support and engage in Next Steps, Growth Track, Rooted, and other discipleship environments

WHAT MAKES THIS ROLE UNIQUE

This role is measured not just by the quality of weekend worship, but by:

• The spiritual health of the team
• The development of new leaders
• Engagement in Rooted, Groups, and Growth Track
• The ability to build a team that leads beyond music and beyond Sunday

ROLE: Kids Program Coordinator
Department: South Hills Church    Reports To: Campus Pastor
Position Type: Part-Time (hourly)           Region: OC, IE, or LA

ABOUT SOUTH HILLS

• Our History: video
• Our Vision: To be the Perfect Place for Imperfect People.
• Our Mission: To lead unchurched people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Our Beliefs & Values: see webpage
• Our Model: We are an evangelical community-driven church with multiple campuses.
• Our Strategy: Develop People through the Growth Track

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Kids Program Coordinator is a campus-based ministry leader responsible for helping children and families move from attending to belonging, and from belonging to growing in their relationship with Jesus at South Hills Church. This role owns the Sunday kids experience—guiding children and families from first-time attendance into consistent engagement through safe, fun, and spiritually formative environments.

The Kids Program Coordinator directly oversees Kids Team Leaders and volunteers, strengthening the church’s primary next-generation discipleship environment through South Hills Kids. This role leads the execution of weekend environments, curriculum, and family engagement so that every child is clearly invited into their next step of faith.

This is a highly visible, people-facing role with strong Sunday presence and ongoing leadership with volunteers and families. While core systems and curriculum already exist, this role focuses on implementing, reinforcing, and multiplying those systems within South Hills Church.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role is measured by consistency and engagement—kids returning weekly, families building trust, and leaders being developed to discipline the next generation. When the Kids Program Coordinator is winning, new families are personally engaged, environments are safe and excellent, and more children are growing in their faith.

• A growing number of children and families consistently attending weekend services
• Safe, excellent, and engaging environments across nursery, preschool, and elementary
• Increased volunteer recruitment, retention, and engagement within Kids Ministry
• Strong parent trust and communication,leading to family involvement in church life
• Clear next steps for kids and families (child dedication, baptism, continued engagement)
• A healthy and growing leadership pipeline of Kids Team Leaders

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own and lead all aspects of South Hills Kids (nursery through elementary), moving children and families from first-time attendance to consistent engagement.
• Develop and oversee Kids Team Leaders and volunteers, building healthy teams that create safe, fun, and spiritually formative environments.
• Ensure all curriculum is prepared and executed effectively each week, maintaining consistency across all age groups.
• Build serving capacity by recruiting, equipping, and retaining volunteers aligned with the mission and values of South Hills Church.
• Maintain a highly visible Sunday presence—supporting environments, engaging families, and ensuring excellence in every area.
• Oversee safety, cleanliness, and security of all kids' environments, creating trust with parents and families.
• Plan and execute key ministry moments such as child dedications, baptisms, and kids events throughout the year.
• Communicate regularly with parents and leaders, reinforcing vision and keeping families connected to the life of the church.
• Manage the Kids Ministry budget and ensure resources are used effectively to support ministry goals.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCES

• Organized Leader
• Volunteer development (Kids Teams and Leaders)
• Engages both kids and parents
• Clear and confident verbal communicator
• Collaborative team player who leads through influence
• Advocator of values and doctrine with South Hills Church

ROLE: Student Program Coordinator
Department: South Hills Church     Reports To: Campus Pastor
Position Type: Part-Time (hourly)                  Region: OC, IE, or LA

ABOUT SOUTH HILLS

• Our History: video
• Our Vision: To be the Perfect Place for Imperfect People.
• Our Mission: To lead unchurched people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Our Beliefs & Values: see webpage
• Our Model: We are an evangelical community-driven church with multiple campuses.
• Our Strategy: Develop People through the Growth Track

Position Overview

The Student Program Coordinator is a highly relational leader responsible for creating environments where middle and high school students (6th–12th grade) can move from attending to belonging, and from belonging to growing in their relationship with Jesus.

This role focuses on engaging students and parents, building meaningful relationships, and developing volunteer leaders who foster discipleship through consistent, relational ministry. The Student Program Coordinator leads the execution of weekly student environments and creates experiences that are both spiritually formative and welcoming to unchurched students.

This role requires a self-starter who is growth-oriented, a strong team player, and passionate about reaching and supporting students as they navigate life, school, work, and relationships.

What Success Looks Like 

Success in this role is measured by relational connection, consistency, and spiritual growth among students and leaders.

1. Mid-Week Groups
2. Sunday expression- at SH we have youth worship together. So this means a creative way to involve students in worship and beyond.
3. Lead and coordinate Rooted, Camps, Mission trips, Community Engagement, serve projects.
4. High engagement with parents.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead and execute all aspects of Student Ministry (6th–12th grade)
• Build and foster meaningful relationships with students and parents
• Recruit, develop, and equip a strong team of volunteers and leaders
• Create engaging, safe, and spiritually formative weekly environments (midweek focus)
• Maintain active engagement with students and families on Sundays
• Plan and execute student events, outreach opportunities, and key ministry moments
• Create experiences that balance spiritual growth for believers and accessibility for unchurched students
• Support a culture of invitation, belonging, and next steps in faith

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Highly relational leader who connects well with students and parents
• Self-starter with strong initiative and follow-through
• Growth-oriented mindset
• Experience building and leading volunteer teams
• Strong communicator (verbal and relational)
• Collaborative team player
• Passion for reaching unchurched students and families
• Alignment with the values and mission of South Hills Church