Red Shield Youth Center Site Director (7422)

The Salvation Army; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings Plan Available

Supplemental Insurance Available

Voluntary Life Insurance and more!

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Glen Burnie, MD is seeking a Center Manager to oversee daily center operations, supervise staff, and manage youth programs within the center. The role requires coordinating with schools and community partners to deliver engaging youth services and ensuring safety standards are met.

Responsibilities include leading program delivery, staff supervision, community liaison work, and potential transportation of youth to events, while aligning activities with the organization’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field plus three years of proven experience managing youth programs
• Regular business hours including evenings and weekends to oversee programs and events
• Valid State Driver’s License and CPR/First Aid certification is required

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, direct, evaluate and manage daily operations of the designated Center and supervise staff
• Oversee delivery and supervision of youth programs within the center
• Supervise Program Instructors and ensure compliance with safety and program standards
• Coordinate services with local schools, referral sources, and students
• Represent the Center in the community and maintain The Salvation Army image
• Possibly transport youth and staff to activities and events
• Collaborate with Corps programming staff to align with mission and outcomes

Skills

Staff supervision

Program management

Community relations

Youth program delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: PMC-Glen Burnie, MD - Glen Burnie, MD 21061, Salary Range: $18.85 - $19.23 Hourly, Job Category: Recreation, Work Location: Glen Burnie, Maryland

Work Schedule: Full-time

This position is responsible for:

• Plans, coordinates, directs, evaluates, and manages the overall daily operations of the designated Center, with the primary concern for programs and service delivery, supervision and training of staff, facilities management, program safety, community relations, and youth membership administration.
• Manages the delivery and supervision of a variety of youth programs within a specific center
• Supervises a team of Program Instructors ensuring compliance with operational, program and safety standards
• Coordinates services with local schools, referral sources, and students
• Represents the Center in the community and builds a professional and positive image of The Salvation Army
• May be required to transport youth center members and staff to/from center and approved activities and events
• Serves as a liaison with Corps programming staff to identify and incorporate mission alignment and outcomes.
• 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

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in stationary position frequently.
• Occasionally move about the office to access filing cabinets, office machinery, attend meetings and the like.
• Frequently move about the community to complete job duties.
• Frequently operate a computer and other office equipment such as a copy machine, printer, and the like.
• Frequently communicates with staff, partners, community, and the like to conduct regular business operations.
• Seldom move boxes or items weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Daily operation and use of software and computer applications required for business functions.
• Occasional to frequent operation of a personal motor vehicle and operation of company vehicle relevant to carrying out job duties required for the position.
• Frequently spend time in intense concentration reviewing and entering information into computer.
• Ability to communicate with individuals utilizing a telephone, computer, or other electronic device.
• 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.
• Position requires travel within the community and to participate in off-site Center events. May require travel outside of the geographic area of Center location.

Employee Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Savings Plan Available
• Supplemental Insurance Available
• Voluntary Life Insurance and more!

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field AND three (3) years of proven experience in managing programs for youth, preferably in an after-school or community center setting; OR
• 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 and Certifications:

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

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