Red Shield Youth Center Program Manager (9099)

SALVATION ARMY CORP; Ridgeview Estates (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday & Paid Time Off

Health Insurance, Vision & Dental

Voluntary Life Insurance & more!

Job summary

The Salvation Army NSC-Spartanburg Red Shield Youth Center in Spartanburg, SC is seeking a full-time youth program coordinator. You will plan and supervise center-wide program activities, oversee staff and volunteers, and ensure safety and positive youth outcomes through engaging services.

Responsibilities include staff onboarding, ongoing training, program evaluation, and coordinating transportation as needed for center activities and events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years’ experience planning and supervising activities for youth.
• Valid State Driver's License and ability to transport youth and staff as needed.
• CPR and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain) within required timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise the center-wide program curriculum and activities to drive outcomes for youth.
• Direct and train staff and volunteers; monitor program operations and safety.
• Coordinate onboarding and ongoing training for staff to meet program and funding needs.
• Evaluate programs regularly and ensure activities respond to youth needs.

Skills

Youth program planning

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: NSC-Spartanburg Red Shield Youth Center - SPARTANBURG, NC 29301, Position Type: Full Time Regular, Education Level: Equivalent Experience, Salary Range: $18.87, Job Category: Recreation, Schedule/Hours: Full-time

This position is responsible for:

Plans and directs the center-wide program services with broad oversight of program activities. Plans, develop, trains and provide 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.

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.
• Conduct regular meetings with the RSYC Director to establish program and training needs.
• Collaborates with the RSYC 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.
• Ensures the evaluation of programs on a continual basis and ensures programs/activities respond to youth needs.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

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.

Employee Benefits

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance, Vision & Dental
• Voluntary Life Insurance & more!

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR IN YOU

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

Licenses and Certifications

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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