Music Director

Music Director Oakland, FL 34787 Full-time Full-time The Music Director is a Full Time Position. The Music Director (MD) helps lead the musical culture of Lakeside by providing strong musical leadership for worship environments across the church. This role supports the Worship Director by ensuring bands are prepared, unified, and musically excellent so that every environment can confidently lead people in worship. The MD will lead and play in multiple environments including weekend services, Students, Oasis, staff gatherings, and special events, while also helping raise up and develop new musicians within the church. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Musical Leadership Provide musical direction for bands across Lakeside environments including Sundays, Students, Oasis, staff meetings, and special events. Lead band in rehearsals and services by guiding arrangements, transitions, dynamics, and musical flow. Ensure bands are unified in timing, structure, and execution. Maintain a high level of musical excellence while creating a healthy, encouraging team culture. Service & Set Preparation Collaborate with the Worship Director on song arrangements, keys, structure, and musical transitions to support the flow and vision of each service. Build and prepare intentional, engaging worship sets that help create powerful and distraction-free worship environments. Oversee the building and organization of Ableton sessions for services and events, including tracks, stems, clicks, cues, and song structure. Ensure Ableton sessions, musical resources, and arrangements are prepared and communicated to the team ahead of rehearsals. Ensure musicians are equipped with charts, tracks, and any needed musical resources. Communicate clearly with musicians regarding expectations and musical direction. Maintain consistency and organization within Ableton, PCO, and Dropbox, so teams across environments can execute services smoothly. Live Direction Support the vocal leader so they can focus on leading the congregation. Direct bands during services through cues, count-ins, transitions, and musical adjustments when needed. Team Development Invest in developing and training musicians within the church. Identify and help grow emerging instrumentalists. Provide coaching and feedback to help team members improve musically and spiritually. Serving Across Environments Play regularly in weekend services and other worship environments as needed. Support worship moments for special events, staff gatherings, and ministry-specific environments. Help ensure consistency in culture across all Lakeside worship teams. Culture & Collaboration Model Lakeside's culture of humility, excellence, and servant leadership. Work closely with the Worship Director, worship leaders, and production teams to create cohesive worship experiences. Contribute to a healthy and unified worship team culture. Experience and Skills Required Strong musicianship and experience playing in a live band environment. Ability to lead and direct musicians clearly and confidently. Familiarity with modern worship music and arrangements. Strong relational skills and a heart for developing others. Strong organizational and communication skills. Alignment with the vision, culture, and values of Lakeside Church. Required Characteristics Love God & People Positive/Can do attitude Heart of a servant Fun/enjoyable Loyal Share the vision and carry the culture of Lakeside to "Make Disciples, New Ones, Better Ones" with integrity and passion. Self-led, high-capacity individual, comfortable working independently without constant supervision. Standards and Expectations for all Lakeside Staff Regular attendance to Sunday experiences Attendance to All-Staff events including but not limited to: 21 Days of Prayer Serve Day First Wednesday Worship Experiences 7 Nights of Revival All Easter and Christmas Experiences Obedience to Biblical tithing principles Staff Core Competencies All Lakeside staff members are expected to demonstrate the following three Core Competencies. Adaptable We Pivot Well. We have the ability to adjust to changes in tasks, situations, environments, and new conditions. We demonstrate a positive attitude maintaining resilience, effectiveness, and productivity. We question up and lead our teams with the mission and vision in mind. Build Sending Teams Build Sending Teams We Build to Send & We Don't Drop People. We ensure Owners land on our team quickly and well, serve consistently and help them maintain balance. We maintain excellent communication and make good on our promise that No One Will Love People More Than We Love People. We help develop and strengthen leadership in Owners, keeping the long-term vision in mind to ensure the success. Collaborate We Are One Church in Multiple Locations. We work effectively with staff, departments, and Dream Team to ensure the vision, mission, and goals are met. We keep open and consistent communication with involved departments and campuses, providing any needed resources and support. Required Leadership Competencies At Lakeside, each role is assigned three of nine Leadership Competencies. Each assigned competency includes statements the leader should thrive to uphold, day in and day out. Communication I Communicate Clearly and Effectively. I communicate both verbally and written in a clear, easy to understand manner. I listen to others carefully and respond thoughtfully. I tailor my communication to the audience and motivate others effectively. I am confident in speaking to others in any setting, including publicly. Efficient & Effective I Productively Plan and Prioritize. I break down complex projects into smaller tasks with clear deadlines. I prioritize the most critical tasks while establishing achievable goals. I make efficient use of time by minimizing unnecessary distractions and avoid procrastination. I use self-discipline to stay focused and complete tasks without compromising quality. I use time management resources and tools to stay on track. I consistently check my progress and meet deliverables. Expertise I Am Proficient in My Field. I understand my field and apply learned knowledge to improve and contribute to the growth of Lakeside. I stay relevant by researching trends and strategies and effectively implement beneficial solutions. I act as a resource to others and offer guidance and mentorship.