Children & Youth Manager (Kroc)

Salvation Army; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement and more!

Job summary

Salvation Army Augusta Kroc Center seeks a dedicated recreation program supervisor to lead and oversee creative arts, child watch, Kroc Camps, and after-school programming. The role involves developing age-appropriate curricula, training staff, and ensuring safety standards across programs.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of supervisory experience in youth programs, with proficiency in Windows/Microsoft Office and First Aid/CPR certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.
• Three years’ experience supervising a children’s program; proficiency with Windows & Microsoft Office, which includes Word and Excel.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Valid State Driver’s License.
• Safe From Harm Certification
• First Aid and CPR

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, and oversees the activities of creative arts programs keeping the four priorities—art, education, recreation and music central to the whole of the programming and strategic vision.
• Develop, implement and manage all curriculum and activities for Child Watch, Kroc Camps, and After School programming.
• Develop and implements lesson plans which are age-group program specific: utilizes age-group appropriate discovery areas including Bible study, enriched with program-specific activities, teacher made materials and hands-on activities.
• Provide training to staff enabling them to carry out the curriculum and activities for their designated job assignments, including prioritizing positive customer service experience for members, participants, and guests.
• Ensures the safety and protection of members and participants through training of staff, and enforcement policy, National Kroc Standards and protocols.
• Assist in member retention through high quality and safe youth services.

Skills

Staff training

Customer service

Curriculum development

Child watch programs

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: GA-AUK Augusta Kroc - AUGUSTA, GA 30904Position Type: Full Time RegularEducation Level: Bachelor's DegreeJob Shift: AnyJob Category: RecreationThis position is responsible for:

Key Responsibilities:

• Plans, develops, and oversees the activities of creative arts programs keeping the four priorities- art, education, recreation and music central to the whole of the programming and strategic vision.
• Develop, implement and manage all curriculum and activities for Child Watch, Kroc Camps, and After School programming.
• Develop and implements lesson plans which are age-group program specific: utilizes ag-group appropriate discovery areas including Bible study, enriched with program-specific activities, teacher made materials and hands-on activities.
• Provide training to staff enabling them to carry out the curriculum and activities for their designated job assignments, including prioritizing positive customer service experience for members, participants, and guests.
• Ensures the safety and protection of members and participants through training of staff, and enforcement policy, National Kroc Standards and protocols.
• Assist in member retention through high quality and safe youth services.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. Ability to observe children and ensure their safety. Ability to lift, hold and carry infants and toddlers on a regular basis. Duties are usually performed by combinations of sitting, standing, and walking on a frequent change basis. Work is performed in a normal childcare environment where there are little physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt and the like.

Employee Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement and more!

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOUEducation and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.
• Three years’ experience supervising a children’s program; Have an essential proficiency with Windows & Microsoft Office, which includes Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Certifications:

• Valid State Driver’s License
• The following certification will be acquired as directed by supervisor:
• Safe From Harm Certification
• First Aid and CPR

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