Posted: Mar 4, 2025

Worship Leader

Firewheel Church - San Diego, CA
Full-time
Salary: $1,000.00 - $3,000.00 Monthly
Application Deadline: Apr 19, 2025
Ministry

 

Position Summary:
The Worship Leader will report to the Sr. Leader and be responsible for leading the congregation of the Firewheel Church in the DNA, standards and vision of Firewheel Church Worship.  The Worship Leader will develop, lead, and manage the worship team. The Worship Leader will assist in the recruitment and training of qualified musicians, singers, and leaders for the weekend services and special events.  The Worship Leader will help in preparing tracks, music and anything needed to execute Sundays
 
Request for Work Samples:  ***To complete the application process, interested candidates must submit two videos demonstrating their ability to lead church Worship.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Leads congregation in worship for all services on Sundays scheduled.
  • Will lead worship at the Firewheel Church 2-4 times a month.
  • Works with production and tech teams to ensure excellent service flow and execution.
  • Provides direction to multiple worship teams, including musicians and singers.
  • Coordinates with Pastor on continuity of music with message content and the culture and standards of Firewheel Church Worship.
  • Oversees the administrative duties of team member scheduling, planning, Set list building, and Sunday service preparation.
  • Schedules and leads rehearsals for musicians and singers. Leads additional rehearsals for events as needed.
  • Has the ability to prepare musical tracks for Sunday services.
  • Creates a worship culture that encourages opportunities for youth to get involved and participate in worship, while remaining young-minded.
  • Coordinates music for the production of special events.
  • Recruits and equips individuals for leadership in worship including non-musical roles.
  • Recruits and equips those gifted and called to serve through the ministry of music, production, sound, and creative arts to encourage participation from the church body.
  • Supports Pastor with music ministry guidance where other ministries may need development and growth.
  • Interfaces with leadership team weekly regarding volunteer recruitment, worship ministry development and other related topics.
  • Participates in creative process with central team as needed and initiates a creative team.
  • Is available to serve pastor in other duties as may be needed
 
Job-related Qualifications:
Education, Training, and Experience
  • 2-4 years experience leading worship.
Job Skills, Knowledge, Abilities
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize assignments, and provide excellent customer service.
  • Read, write, spell, and communicate clearly in English.
  • Work productively, both independently and collaboratively with others.
  • Follow verbal and written instructions.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office for MAC (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
  • Must be visionary, progressive, and creative in providing leadership, to be certain that the worship meets the vision of the Firewheel Church.
  • Able and willing to shepherd and pastor the volunteers and contractors involved on Sunday.
  • Has a strong knowledge of a wide variety of music and worship styles.
  • Must be creative, detail oriented, flexible, and decisive with the ability to organize and coordinate work, set priorities and motivate volunteers and staff.
  • Ability to analyze and resolve specific problems in relation to music, sound, and video.
  • Demonstrated skills and techniques to recognize problems and apply timely and appropriate corrective actions. 
  • Ability to think clearly under pressure and follow-through to ensure effective resolution.
  • Demonstrated ability to make independent decisions based on the vision and values of the Firewheel Church.
  • Proven ability to interact in a consistently positive manner with external clientele, including applicants, volunteers, vendors, visitors and guests, using a high degree of tact, diplomacy, discretion, flexibility, respect and courtesy in gesture and speech.
  • Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; responds promptly to requests for service and works well in groups problem-solving situations; strong team player who meets commitments.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy, including excellence in oral and written communications to verbalize issues clearly, concisely, and competently in positive or negative situations.
  • Must possess strong computer skills, including proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, and word processing software.  Windows based software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) 
  • Ability to be firm but gracious in dealing with staff and ministry leaders.
  • Adapts to changes in the work environment; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events with poise and professionalism.
  • Ability to work in a high volume environment while maintaining solid productivity and quality of work.
  • Self-motivated and flexible with strong organizational skills and the ability to work well with timelines and short deadlines.
  • Must be able to recognize and maintain confidentiality.
Organizational and Spiritual Requirements:
  • Demonstrate Christ-centered behavior at all times by treating people with dignity, respect, compassion and integrity.
  • Utilize the principles of Matthew 18 and Ephesians 4:15 to resolve differences of opinion with others.
  • Successful completion of a thorough pre-employment references and background checks, which includes: social security verification, Local, State & Federal criminal conviction records search, national security database, and sex offender registry.
  • Attendance at all mandatory meetings and events.  This includes serving at Good Friday, Easter and Christmas services as well as the annual volunteer appreciation event.
  • Member of the Firewheel Church (or willing to transfer membership to the Firewheel Church).
  • Regular involvement in Firewheel Church activities, ministries and events.
  • Tithe 10% to the Firewheel Church.
  • Signed acknowledgment of Firewheel's Statement of Faith.
  • Ability to interpret and adhere to Firewheel's policies, procedures and employee handbook.
  • Be self-motivated and goal oriented, use good judgment, and be flexible and innovative.
  • Professional attitude and demeanor.
Physical Requirements:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Must be able to work independently, communicate effectively, and lift up to 25 lbs. (with or without assistance). This position also may require long periods of sitting, standing, walking, and hand/eye coordination for keyboard data entry and viewing data on a computer monitor. External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who are or become disabled, as defined under the American with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the Essential Job Functions either unaided or with assistance of a “reasonable accommodation”, if such is determined, on a case-by-case basis.
Worship
 
Position Summary:
The Worship Leader will report to the Pastor and be responsible for leading the congregation of the Firewheel Church in the DNA, standards and vision of Firewheel Church Worship.  The Worship Leader will develop, lead, and manage the worship team. The Worship Leader will assist in the recruitment and training of qualified musicians, singers, and leaders for the weekend services and special events.  The Worship Leader will help in preparing tracks, music and anything needed to execute Sundays.
 
How To Apply:

Text 760-716-0369 for your interest in this position