Red Shield Youth Center Program Manager (7920)

SALVATION ARMY CORP; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Vacation and PTO

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Greensboro, NC is seeking a Center Program Manager to plan and supervise the Red Shield Youth Center’s program curriculum and activities, ensuring safety and positive outcomes for youth.

You will oversee staff onboarding, training, and ongoing development, manage records and reporting, and coordinate transportation of youth when needed, while ensuring compliance and readiness for CPR/First Aid certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Two years of experience planning and supervising youth activities.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise center-wide program curriculum and activities.
• Coordinate onboarding and training of staff.
• Monitor recordkeeping and reporting for attendance and outcomes.
• Transport youth and staff as needed in approved vehicles.
• Ensure safety and effectiveness of programs.

Skills

Program management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: NSC-Greensboro Red Shield Youth Center - GREENSBORO, NC 27406Position Type: Full Time RegularSalary Range: $18.00 - $20.00 HourlyJob Category: RecreationLocation: Red Shield Youth Center - Greensboro, NC

Position Type: Regular Full Time

About this opportunity:

Plans and directs the center-wide program services with broad oversight of program activities. Plans, develops, trains and provides daily supervision of program operations, volunteers and staff. Performs and monitors a variety of programmatic administrative duties to support program operations. Ensures all programs are operated in a safe manner and positively impact the lives of youth through activities and services that measurably and progressively move youth individually to attain positive outcomes. May be required to transport youth center members and staff to/from center and approved 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plans and supervises the administration and analysis of center-wide program curriculum and activities that support The Salvation Army Red Shield Youth Centers Youth Development Strategy; ensures that programs are safe and drive outcomes; establishes objectives consistent with organizational goals and missions.
• Plans, implements, administers, evaluates and supervises a variety of programs including monitoring program content, activities, resources, and training at each Center site; ensures the completion of required reports [particularly for grant/restricted funded programs]; and prepare any required interagency reports.
• Collaborates with the Site Director to coordinate the onboarding and training of staff on an ongoing basis to ensure a prepared and engaged program staff to meet current needs of youth and funding requirements. Assists in planning and implementing staff development and training program in collaboration with the Site Director and the Center team.
• Monitors and ensures proper recordkeeping and reporting including activities and events conducted, breakdowns of daily participation figures, notable achievements and any problems/issues.
• Manages the program staff required to carry out the functions of the programs and responsibilities of the position; manages staff hours and work schedules; supports and responds to staff to meet their daily needs.
• May be responsible for safely transporting center members and staff to or from school, activities or programs as approved by the Director of Program Services or Site Director, and is responsible for the proper reporting of maintenance, cleanliness, and safety needs of the assigned vehicle.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field
• Two (2) years’ work experience planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Position requires regular business hours, afternoon, evening, nights, and weekends as needed to provide oversight to programs, attend events and address urgent matters.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Valid State Driver’s License
• Must be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certification

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Speak with or assist upset parents/guardians.
• Occasionally to frequently speak 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.
• 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.
• Frequently spend time in intense concentration reviewing and entering information into computer.

Employee Benefits:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holiday Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance and more!

Why work for us?

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans. Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.

Additional Information:

All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled