Small Groups Associate Director

PURPOSE

The Associate Director of Small Groups provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and pastoral care for the Small Groups ministry at the campus level. This role partners closely with the Small Groups Director/Pastor, Campus Executive Pastor, and Central Leadership to help cast vision, develop leaders, and cultivate healthy, sustainable discipleship communities across the campus.
The Associate Director is responsible for translating vision into execution, supporting Volunteer Ministry Leaders (VMLs), Coaches, and Leads, strengthening systems and processes, and ensuring alignment with Victory Church’s mission, values, and discipleship strategy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Culture & Team Ownership

• You are part of one team taking ownership and responsibility for the care and keeping of this house. You stay willing and eager to serve in big and small ways, from welcoming guests to picking up trash.
• Model Victory Church values in leadership, collaboration, and care for people.

Small Groups Leadership & Strategy

• Help provide day-to-day leadership and strategic oversight of the Small Groups ministry for the campus.
• Partner with the Small Groups Pastor/Director to execute vision, goals, and ministry rhythms for Small Group Ministry.
• Evaluate, refine, and improve Small Groups systems, processes, and leader pathways to support ministry growth and health.

• Translate Central Ministry vision into effective campus-level implementation.

Leader Development & Care

• Recruit, train, coach, and care for Small Group Coaches, Leaders and Volunteer Ministry Leaders (VMLs).
• Lead regular leader touchpoints, coaching conversations, and development gatherings.
• Identify, develop, and empower future leaders, coordinators, and associate leaders.
• Facilitate training sessions for Small Group Coaches and Leaders
• Provide relational and care to VMLs, Coaches, and Leaders addressing challenges with wisdom and discretion.

Operations & Execution

• Help oversee Small Groups operations including calendars, proposals, metrics, meeting agendas, recaps, and reporting.
• Help lead the planning and execution of Small Groups launches, leader trainings, and key events.
• Collaborate with Central teams to ensure alignment and excellence.
• Oversee campus-wide communication related to Small Groups

Cross-Ministry & Campus Collaboration

• Support broader campus initiatives and events as assigned by the Campus Leadership or Small Groups Pastor/Director
• Assist with additional ministry initiatives as needed, contributing to overall campus health and growth.

COMPETENCIES

• Strategic Thinking
• Team & Volunteer Leadership
• Interpersonal & Pastoral Care Skills
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making
• Project & Program Management
• Strong Verbal & Written Communication
• Self-Initiative & Ownership
• Adaptability in a fast-paced ministry environment

SKILLS

• 4+ years of ministry leadership, team leadership, or program management experience (church or faith-based organization preferred).
• Proven experience leading volunteers and developing leaders.
• Experience overseeing ministry operations, systems, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills.
• Data management and reporting experience.
• Comfortable with public speaking and presenting to large audiences.
• Proficient in Mac and Microsoft 365 applications
• Comfortable learning and managing church management systems, planning tools, and communication platforms

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• An acceptance of, and commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
• An understanding of the mission and purpose of Victory Church.
• Acceptance and agreement of Victory Church’s CHECK values and staff commitments

By submitting your application you hereby certify that the facts set forth in the above employment application are true and complete to the best of your knowledge.

I understand and agree that any misrepresentations by me in this application will be grounds for immediate termination if I have been employed. I give Victory Church the right to investigate all references and to secure additional information about me, if job related. I hereby release from liability Victory Church and its representatives for seeking such information and all other persons, corporations, or organizations from furnishing such information. I understand that a criminal background and or credit check will be conducted on me as part of the application process and I consent to any such check. I also understand that I may be required to have a physical examination, including drug screen.

Should employment result from this, I understand that I will be required to provide documentation to establish identity and employment eligibility. I understand that just as I am free to resign at any time. Victory Church reserves the right to terminate my employment at any time, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of Victory Church has the authority to make any assurances to the contrary. Furthermore, I agree to abide by the ministry guidelines and requirements of Victory Church and to refrain from any unscriptural conduct in the performance of my services on behalf of the church. I hereby attest that I am of good moral character.