Top 63 Worship director Jobs in California

Director of Instrumental Music
Orange Lutheran High School —Orange, CA
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
SOUND ENGINEER AND TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR
Fullerton Free —Fullerton, CA
- $70,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Team management
- Senior level
Worship Director/Pastor - Temecula Valley
Saddleback Church —Murrieta, CA
- $72,000 - $73,000 a year
- On call
- Google Workspace
- Mid-level
- Mentoring
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Worship Director
The Christian and Missionary Alliance - U.S. Church Ministries —San Jose, CA
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Leadership
- Communication skills
4h
Christian Worship Director- Fulltime
Ventura Missionary Church —Ventura, CA
- $70,304 - $79,092 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Music Director | Worship Leader
Covenant Church —San Diego, CA
- $30 - $40 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Recruiting
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule
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5d
Worship Ministry Director
The Christian and Missionary Alliance - U.S. Church Ministries —California
- $30,000 a year
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Children
- Organizational skills
Chaplain and Director of Protestant Life
The Claremont Colleges Services —Claremont, CA
- $9,000 - $9,500 a month
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Director of Worship - Part Time
Almaden Neighborhood Church —San Jose, CA
- $20,000 - $30,000 a year
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Conflict management
- Recruiting
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Director of Music Ministries and Organist
Diocese of Orange —Newport Beach, CA
- $85,000 - $95,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Management
- English
- Office
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
Music Director
St. Paul's United Methodist Church of Tarzana —Tarzana, CA
- Contract
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
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18h
Youth Worship Director
New Covenant Community Church —Fresno, CA
- $26,000 a year
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Computer skills
- In-person
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Director of Music and Worship
Waypoint Church —San Mateo, CA
- $48,992.86 - $59,002.15 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Fingerprint clearance
Quick Apply
13d
Director of Liturgy and Music, Full Time, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish
Diocese of San Jose (DSJ) —Palo Alto, CA
- $75,000 - $78,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Spanish
- Management
Director of Music
UUSM —Santa Monica, CA
- $32 - $36 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Management
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
1d
Music Worship Director
Venice Free Methodist Church —Los Angeles, CA
- $23 - $24 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule
Quick Apply
Director of Spiritual Services
Front Porch —San Francisco, CA
- $96,000 - $106,000 a year
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- 1 year
Protestant Contemporary Music Director
Ladgov Corporation —Travis AFB, CA
- Part-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Mentoring
Quick Apply
Director of Spiritual Diversity
Santa Clara University —Santa Clara, CA
- Weekends as needed
- Writing skills
- Research
- Office
- Continuing education credits
Art Director
Fender —Los Angeles, CA
- $100,000 - $120,000 a year
- Bachelor's degree
- Senior level
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
8d

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Director of Instrumental Music

Orange Lutheran High School -
Orange, CA

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

School experience
CPR Certification
High school experience
Religious music performance experience
Team leadership
First Aid Certification
Working with students
Managing music teams
Youth ensemble conducting
Praise and worship music conducting
Student-centered approaches (student motivation techniques)
Religious leadership

Full Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Instrumental Music serves as a visionary leader, educator, mentor, and collaborator within the Orange Lutheran Visual & Performing Arts Department. This individual leads and develops a Christ-centered instrumental music program that inspires students toward artistic excellence, meaningful worship, personal growth, and authentic community. The ideal candidate is passionate about program building, student recruitment, and the cultivation of a thriving culture of collaboration across the arts. This role requires a relational leader who values teamwork, innovation, mentorship, and discipleship and fosters a highly engaging and musically excellent learning environment.

The Director of Instrumental Music will actively contribute to the unified mission and culture of the Visual & Performing Arts Department by partnering closely with faculty, production staff, administration, students, families, and the broader community to create transformative artistic experiences. By focusing all activities through a Christ-centered lens, the director strives to help students deepen their appreciation for music, develop confidence and leadership skills, experience the power of worship and community, and grow in their faith and character.

Reports to: Director of Arts

Supervises: Instrumental Music Instructors

PROGRAM LEADERSHIP & GROWTH

Provides visionary leadership for the instrumental music program with a strong emphasis on growth, recruitment, retention, and student engagement
Develops and implements strategies to strengthen and expand all areas of the instrumental music program
Cultivates relationships with feeder schools, community organizations, prospective families, and alumni to support program development
Fosters a positive and collaborative program culture centered on excellence, belonging, creativity, and student leadership
Creates meaningful and inspiring performance opportunities that engage both school and community audiences

INSTRUCTION & STUDENT DEVELOPMENT

Provides students with a focused, Christ-centered, challenging, and engaging educational experience in a safe and supportive environment
Integrates Biblical principles, worship, prayer, and Christian worldview throughout instruction and program culture
Teaches instrumental music courses and ensembles using engaging, innovative, and student-centered instructional methods
Fosters musical growth in areas including technique, theory, music appreciation, performance, creativity, and collaboration
Encourages student ownership, leadership, confidence, and artistic expression
Adapts instruction and materials to meet varying student needs, interests, and abilities

PERFORMANCE & EVENT LEADERSHIP

Plans, rehearses, and directs concerts, festivals, worship events, tours, and other performance opportunities throughout the school year
Supports instrumental music participation in school productions, graduation ceremonies, chapel, and community events
Collaborates with technical and production teams to ensure successful performances and events
Oversees scheduling, music selection, equipment, travel coordination, and program logistics

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications and competencies listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position

Education

BA or BS Degree; Major/Field of Study: Music, or completion of an approved teacher training program; successful completion of student teaching at a recognized college or university, or proven successful classroom teaching experience

Experience

Five years+ experience as a high school music director, including orchestra, concert band, jazz ensemble, musical pit orchestra, marching band, winter guard, and percussion ensemble
Advanced training in teaching skills, music education administration, and leadership
Any satisfactory combination of education, experience, and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties listed

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND CLEARANCES

Cleared Background/Fingerprint check
Valid CPR and First Aid certifications
Cleared TB assessment
Completion of Ministry Safe Training

KEY COMPETENCIES

Strong understanding of instrumental music pedagogy, ensemble leadership, and secondary music education
Demonstrated ability to build and grow a successful music program
Effective rehearsal techniques and conducting skills
Strong organizational, leadership, and communication abilities
Ability to foster a highly relational, student-centered learning environment
Commitment to collaboration, adaptability, and creative problem-solving
Ability to mentor students spiritually, artistically, and personally
Confidence in recruiting, promoting, and advocating for the arts program

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Demonstrates a vibrant Christian faith and a heart for worship, ministry, and discipleship
Exhibits humility, integrity, professionalism, and servant leadership
Values collaboration and actively contributes to a healthy team culture
Displays emotional intelligence, relational maturity, and positive communication
Inspires students through encouragement, mentorship, and authentic leadership
Supports and advances the Mission and Statement of Faith of Orange Lutheran High School
Active member of a Christian church; Missouri Synod preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands, handle instruments, feel objects, tools, or controls; communicate verbally and electronically; reach with hands and arms; stand and move throughout the building and/or to other facilities
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
The employee must be able to hear the conversation and musical pitch at normal levels with or without assistance

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The typical work environment is a climate-controlled school classroom.
There is occasional extended exposure to an outdoor environment of varying climatic conditions
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, and occasionally be loud

This job description intends to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of positions given this title and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments to address the needs of the school and changing business practices. Specific job-related duties assigned by hiring departments shall be consistent with the representative essential functions listed above and shall not be construed as expanding a particular position's role, scope, and FLSA status, or grade.

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