Children & Youth Manager (Kroc) (8130)

The Salvation Army; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a full-time Recreation program facilitator at the Augusta Kroc Center in Augusta, GA. The role centers on planning and guiding creative arts, education, and youth recreation while integrating Bible study and hands-on activities for children and families.

Responsibilities include developing curriculums for Child Watch, Kroc Camps, and After School programs, training staff, and ensuring safety and quality service for members and guests.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, and oversees the activities of creative arts programs keeping art, education, recreation and music central to the programming and strategic vision.
• Develop, implement and manage all curriculum and activities for Child Watch, Kroc Camps, and After School programming.
• Develops and implements age-group appropriate lesson plans including Bible study and hands-on activities.
• Provide training to staff enabling them to carry out the curriculum and activities while prioritizing positive customer service for members, participants, and guests.
• Ensures the safety and protection of members and participants through training and adherence to policy and standards.
• Assist in member retention through high quality and safe youth services.

Skills

Child supervision

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Tools

Windows & Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: GA-AUK Augusta Kroc - AUGUSTA, GA, Position Type: Full Time Regular, Education Level: Bachelor's Degree, Salary Range: $20.00, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Recreation, This 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 YOU: Education 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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