GAINS Assistant Program Director

The Salvation Army; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in New York, NY is seeking a program assistant to support GAINS summer activities for children and youth. You will help supervise participants, prepare daily schedules, lead activities, and ensure safety and compliance with regulations.

The role requires a strong work ethic, experience with school-aged children, and the ability to work as part of a team. Training will be provided, and you will collaborate with the director to deliver engaging programs.

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable and adaptable to working with children and youth.
• 2–3 years' work experience with school-aged children (under 13).
• Associate's degree in child development or related field, or equivalent credentials.
• First Aid and CPR training (or willingness to obtain).
• Experience in supervisory capacity or leading groups of youth is valued.

Responsibilities

• Attend required training sessions and staff/parent meetings.
• Supervise participants and youth counselors; lead daily activities and field trips.
• Assist GAINS Director and oversee program scheduling and record-keeping.
• Ensure safety, discipline, and respectful interaction with children per regulations.
• Coordinate with city/state agencies as needed for compliance.
• Assist with snacks/meals and general cleaning of program areas.
• Support in planning active, diverse gym programs and curriculum implementation.
• Handle online attendance and maintain camper records for inspections.

Skills

Team player

Supervision

Program planning

Regulatory compliance

First Aid/CPR

Education

Associate's degree in child development

Two years college with 18 credits in related field

School-Age Child Care credential

Job description

Responsibilities

• Mandated to attend all required training sessions/classes including staff and parent meetings.
• Being a team player, work for the advancement of the program.
• Assist GAINS Director
• Responsible for the daily supervision and safety of participants. He/she will also supervise the youth counselors (high school students) who are assigned to work with them. He/she will plan and/or follow the daily activities scheduled for the participants, lead participants to and from all activity areas and field trips. Teach and supervise organized games and activities.
• Supervise SYEP participants, group leaders, and program aides.
• Interact with city and state agencies to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Assist in developing daily schedule for the program
• Assist in overseeing all matters related to the summer program
• Assist in maintaining campers' records up to date and readily available for inspections.
• Assist in managing on-line attendance.
• Treat students with respect-do not scream, degrade, insult, tease or physically abuse children. ENCOURAGE mutual respect.
• Teach and discipline children according to Child Care Regulations. Must get the participation of students in the development and implementation of activities.
• Assist with all student performances.
• Assist with the preparation and distribution of snacks/meals.
• Plan and implement active and diverse gym programs
• Follow and implement curriculum as provided by the program
• Assist with the general cleaning of all program areas
• Other responsibilities as the Director deems necessary

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable and adaptable to working with children and youth
• Must have strong work ethic, and 2-3 years' work experience with school-aged children (under 13 years of age).
• Must have an associate's degree in child development, elementary education or related field or two years of college with 18 credits in related field, or a School-Age Child Care credential, and one year in a supervisory capacity.
• Must receive at least 15 hours of in-service training on specified subjects during the first year of operation and 30 hours of in-service training each two years thereafter.
• First Aid and CPR (or willing to attain training to meet requirements.)