Salvation Army Southern Territory
Red Shield Youth Center Program Coordinator I
Salvation Army Southern Territory, Cumberland, Maryland, United States, 21502
Red Shield Youth Center Program Coordinator I
Location: Cumberland, Maryland Position Type: Full Time (40 hours/week) Pay Rate: $18.16/hour About This Opportunity: Position Summary: Assists in planning, implementing, leading and supervising one or two program areas such as education and/or other program areas. Trains, monitors, and leads program staff, volunteers and youth members ensuring compliance with operational and safety standards. Performs administrative duties supporting Center operations and programs. Collaborates with operations and program leadership to ensure promotion of youth develop skills in well-rounded program areas. Introduces and executes programs in a safe manner and to positively impact the lives of youth through activities and services that measurably and progressively move youth individually to attain positive educational outcomes. Drives Salvation Army vehicle to transport youth members/staff to/from the Red Shield Youth Center and to/from approved community activities and events. Participates in the Salvation Army's ministry advancement by collaborating with the Salvation Army Officers to ensure Red Shield Youth Centers provide an engaging, enriching and empowering environment where youth develop Christ-like character, preparing them to become tomorrow's leaders. Physical Requirements and Work Environment: Ability to perform a variety of physical activities on a regular basis requiring constant motion (standing, walking, bending, squatting, climbing, reaching, pushing/pulling and hand-eye coordination) necessary to lead and participate in a variety of youth programming and physical activities. Ability to lift (or obtain assistance lifting) moderately heavy (30-60 lbs.) program equipment following appropriate safety precautions. Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken words, communicating orally with others accurately and clearly. Ability to drive an approved vehicle to transport youth center staff and members in a safe manner obeying all driving requirements and standards. Position requires travel within the community and to participate in off-site Center events. This job is performed in a youth center environment and out in the community. Time is also spent at facilities similar to youth recreational facility or community center. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and at times loud. Work sites are often located in low-income areas and challenging neighborhoods. Position requires employees to occasionally work with challenging youth and family members: Speak with or assist with upset parents/guardians. Occasionally frequently speaking with upset external partners or community members. May be exposed to emotional outbursts from youth or their family members and may be exposed to germs and children who are ill. Employee Benefits: Paid Time Off Retirement Savings Plan Available Supplemental Insurance Available Voluntary Life Insurance and more! What We Are Looking For In You: Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in business, accounting, or social services AND two (2) years' progressively responsible experience in program management, administration and operation of a youth after school center or out of school time center; OR three (3) years of experience working in a similar youth serving organization, or any equivalent combination of education/experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. The position requires afternoon, evening and weekend work hours as scheduled. Bon-a-fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ): Must be over the age of 21 to drive a center vehicle to transport youth to/from the Red Shield Youth Center and for field trips. License and Certification: Valid State Driver's license. Must be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certification. Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled
Location: Cumberland, Maryland Position Type: Full Time (40 hours/week) Pay Rate: $18.16/hour About This Opportunity: Position Summary: Assists in planning, implementing, leading and supervising one or two program areas such as education and/or other program areas. Trains, monitors, and leads program staff, volunteers and youth members ensuring compliance with operational and safety standards. Performs administrative duties supporting Center operations and programs. Collaborates with operations and program leadership to ensure promotion of youth develop skills in well-rounded program areas. Introduces and executes programs in a safe manner and to positively impact the lives of youth through activities and services that measurably and progressively move youth individually to attain positive educational outcomes. Drives Salvation Army vehicle to transport youth members/staff to/from the Red Shield Youth Center and to/from approved community activities and events. Participates in the Salvation Army's ministry advancement by collaborating with the Salvation Army Officers to ensure Red Shield Youth Centers provide an engaging, enriching and empowering environment where youth develop Christ-like character, preparing them to become tomorrow's leaders. Physical Requirements and Work Environment: Ability to perform a variety of physical activities on a regular basis requiring constant motion (standing, walking, bending, squatting, climbing, reaching, pushing/pulling and hand-eye coordination) necessary to lead and participate in a variety of youth programming and physical activities. Ability to lift (or obtain assistance lifting) moderately heavy (30-60 lbs.) program equipment following appropriate safety precautions. Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken words, communicating orally with others accurately and clearly. Ability to drive an approved vehicle to transport youth center staff and members in a safe manner obeying all driving requirements and standards. Position requires travel within the community and to participate in off-site Center events. This job is performed in a youth center environment and out in the community. Time is also spent at facilities similar to youth recreational facility or community center. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and at times loud. Work sites are often located in low-income areas and challenging neighborhoods. Position requires employees to occasionally work with challenging youth and family members: Speak with or assist with upset parents/guardians. Occasionally frequently speaking with upset external partners or community members. May be exposed to emotional outbursts from youth or their family members and may be exposed to germs and children who are ill. Employee Benefits: Paid Time Off Retirement Savings Plan Available Supplemental Insurance Available Voluntary Life Insurance and more! What We Are Looking For In You: Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in business, accounting, or social services AND two (2) years' progressively responsible experience in program management, administration and operation of a youth after school center or out of school time center; OR three (3) years of experience working in a similar youth serving organization, or any equivalent combination of education/experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. The position requires afternoon, evening and weekend work hours as scheduled. Bon-a-fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ): Must be over the age of 21 to drive a center vehicle to transport youth to/from the Red Shield Youth Center and for field trips. License and Certification: Valid State Driver's license. Must be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certification. Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled