South Bend Kroc Center - Recreation Manager

Kroc Center; South Bend, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Benefits

Pension contributions

Paid Time Off

403(b) retirement savings

Job summary

The Salvation Army Kroc Center in South Bend, IN seeks a Recreation Manager to lead staff, develop activities, and shape community programs. The role focuses on creating welcoming spaces for play, activity, and connection, with hands-on experience in program planning, staff development, and facility operations.

Ideal candidates have at least two years of youth/sports or customer service experience, strong leadership, and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work background.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience with youth, sports, or customer service.
• Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of recreation safety practices and Microsoft products.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet driver qualification standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and improve recreation programs for diverse ages.
• Oversee daily operations of gymnasium, outdoor turf, and Zone.
• Supervise, schedule, and train Attendants in customer service and safety.
• Develop engaging activities for youth 11–17 and ensure welcoming spaces.

Job description

Position Type

Full-time

Job Description

Recreation Manager

The Salvation Army Kroc Center | South Bend, IN
Full-time | Starting salary: $50,000-$55,000 annually

Bring your passion for recreation, youth development, and team leadership to a role where you can help shape programs for your community. As Recreation Manager at the South Bend Kroc Center, you’ll lead staff, develop activities, and help create welcoming spaces where people can play, stay active, and connect. This position offers hands-on experience in program planning, staff development, and facility operations.

What You’ll Do

Plan, coordinate, and improve recreation programs for a variety of ages and interests.

Oversee daily operations of the gymnasium, outdoor turf field, and the Zone.

• Supervise, schedule, and train Kroc Attendants in customer service, cleanliness, and safety.

Develop engaging activities for youth ages 11-17 in the Zone.

Work with the Program Director to keep recreation spaces safe, welcoming, and well staffed.

What You’ll Bring

At least two years of experience working with youth, sports, and/or in customer service.

Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills, including experience supervising staff.

Knowledge of recreation safety practices and proficiency with Microsoft products.

A bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience is preferred.

A valid driver’s license and the ability to meet The Salvation Army’s driver qualification standards.

Additional Requirements

A background check is required. Safe From Harm and CPR training must be completed within the first 30 days. Some evening and weekend work and occasional travel may be required. Duties may include extended standing, bending, walking, and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 25 pounds, with reasonable accommodation available.

Our Mission

The Salvation Army is a Christian organization committed to sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs without discrimination. Employees are expected to respect and support its religious mission.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Veterans, people returning to work, people with disabilities, people impacted by the justice system, and candidates without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

The Salvation Army offers the following benefits:

Health Care Benefits, which include:

• Medical
• Vision
• Hearing
• Flexible spending accounts
• AFLAC
• Voluntary life insurance benefits

Pension contributions (currently 6% of your earnings) begin in the first quarter after 1 year of employment.

Full vesting occurs after 5 years of employment

The Salvation Army also offers a voluntary 403(b) retirement savings plan that you may participate in immediately through approved vendors. There is currently no organizational match for 403(b) contributions.

Paid Time Off:

• Sick days begin accruing on the first of the month after one full calendar month of employment, and you may begin to use sick days after 90 days of employment.
• Up to (6) earned sick days per year may be used as discretionary days.
• Vacation begins accruing on the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use vacation days after (90) days of employment.
• The accrual rate is based upon years of service and approved hours worked.
• Two (2) personal days per calendar year based on hire date.
• Paid holidays are effective immediately.

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church.Its message is based on the Bible.Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

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