Currently Trinity is looking for a full time Minister of Recreation. Candidates should have at least 3 years’ experience in the related type ministry in a growing church, demonstrate a passion to reach people through recreation ministry, and be administratively minded. Competitive salary and benefits provided.

Information on Lake Charles, LA can be found here. https://www.visitlakecharles.org/

Information about the Ministry can be located here Trinity Baptist Church – Trinity Center (tbclc.org) https://tbclc.org/trinity-center

Trinity is a Southern Baptist church with over 5000 members. Before Covid, average attendance was 1200 in Sunday Morning Bible Study and 1800 in worship including all venues. Trinity is located on 40 acres of land in the southern part of Lake Charles. Trinity is a multi-faceted church with a wide variety of ministry points. It currently has 3 worship venues, Central Venue, North Venue, and a Spanish Venue all on campus at multiple times. We are conservative in theology, yet aggressive and progressive in methodology. We are noted for being the “Family Place” Children and student facilities are contemporary and reach families across the lake area. The Trinity Center is a large facility housing a double gymnasium, café, rock climbing wall, walking track, indoor playground, workout facilities. Trinity also has one of the largest upward Flag football, Basketball and soccer programs in the country. We are looking for ministry minded staff that will help us reach and disciple the lake area for the cause of Christ.

Trinity has a comprehensive recreation and fitness program that reaches hundreds of community individuals, families and church members. If you think you are a fit then please submit a resume for review.

Minimum 3 years experience in related field required.

Job Description

Minister of Recreation and Activities

Supervisor

Executive Pastor of Ministries

Job Summary

The Director of Activities is a full-time position for the purpose of administering an extensive program of recreation for the entire church body, as well as outreach events to the community. This position will additionally aid, assist, and undergird all ministries of the church.

Qualifications

A. Personal

1. A salvation experience and a committed church member.

2. A definite sense of calling to the ministry.

3. An intense desire to bring others to Christ and to see them grow to spiritual maturity.

4. A strong moral character and healthy self-esteem.

5. A reputation of financial responsibility.

6. Evidence of leadership qualities necessary to inspire confidence and cooperation in a ministry that reaches beyond the church into the community.

B. Professional

1. Bachelor degree; graduate degree preferred.

2. Background of training in physical education and recreation.

3. A reasonable amount of professional experience in recreation.

Administration

A. Remain directly responsible to the Executive Pastor of Ministries with responsibilities to other staff members in areas involving coordination of activities.

B. Ensure that the facility is always in serviceable condition.

C. Maintain proper files for the functioning of the facility and ministry.

D. Supervise the care, repair, storage, and purchase of equipment and supplies.

E. Understand that all Trinity Center equipment is an important part of the ongoing ministry and maintain preventative maintenance, upkeep, and life-cycle calculations on all equipment.

F. Schedule and maintain an accurate, up-to-date calendar of activities.

G. Supervise all paid and volunteer staff.

H. Develop and monitor an operational budget for the Trinity Center within the church’s policies and procedures.

I. Strive to keep the ministry compatible with the church mission statement, always honoring Jesus Christ.

J. Continually strive to enhance and increase the “in-reach” ministry toward our church fellowship.

K. Intentionally make the church activities ministry an outreach to the community, bringing others to a saving knowledge of Christ.

Program and Promotion

A. Direct the planning, coordination, promotion, execution, and evaluation of a balanced and comprehensive program of recreational activities for all ages.

B. Plan and promote activities, whenever possible, through the existing organizational structure of the church.

C. Coordinate activities of special interest groups with the total church.

D. Maintain regular, weekly promotion of the activities’ ministry, using media and other outside resources, when appropriate and needed.

E. Work with the Communications Department to ensure the website and social media are current and maintain updated recreational ministry information.

F. Market the uniqueness of the Trinity Center to the Lake Charles community

G. Periodically lead in an evaluation of program goals and ministry objectives.

H. Examples of ongoing core programs that promote the over arching purpose statement of the church, (but are not limited to): Fitness classes, Pickleball, Upward Programs, Golf Tournament, Dodgeball Tournament

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