Worship Leader

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