Youth Development Professional

Salvation Army; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a Casual - part time recreation facilitator in Hagerstown, MD. The role supports center members and activities within a specific program area, aligning with program outcomes and ministry priorities.

The position emphasizes youth programming and engagement in a community center setting. Responsibilities include guiding members, assisting with registrations, implementing activities, and maintaining a safe, welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and prior work in a related field with Children and Youth preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promotes and stimulates program participation.
• Assists with the registration of new members and participates in their Center orientation process.
• Provides guidance and role modeling to members.
• Implements and administers programs, services and activities for Center members in an effective manner.
• Monitors and evaluate programs, services, and activities to ensure safety, quality and appearance of the branch.
• Assists with outreach efforts to sustain and increase program membership and participation.
• Maintains facilities and equipment in good working order.
• Maintains storage areas orderly and clean.
• Reports repairs, maintenance, and janitorial needs to supervisor.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: PMC-Hagerstown, MD Corps - Hagerstown, MD 21740Position Type: CasualEducation Level: High School Diploma/GEDSalary Range: $15.00 - $15.45 HourlyJob Category: RecreationLocation: Hagerstown, Maryland Corps

Position Type: Casual - part time (15 - 19 hours/week)

Pay Rate: $15.45/hour

About this opportunity:

Assists alongside program leaders in planning and leading center members and activities provided within a specific program area, supporting the priority outcomes of the program. May assist in special programs and/or events and/or participate in the implementation of other activities as necessary.

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:

• Promotes and stimulates programparticipation.
• Assists withthe registrationofnew members and participates in their Center orientationprocess.
• Provides guidance and role modeling to members.
• Implements and administers programs,servicesand activities forCentermembers in an effective manner.
• Monitors and evaluate programs,services,and activities to ensure the safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of the branch at all times. Prepare periodic activity reports.
• Assists with implementation of outreach efforts to sustain and increase program membership and program participation.
• Assists in maintaining facility and equipment in good working order.
• Assists in maintaining all storage areas keeping them orderly and clean.
• Reports all repairs, maintenance, and janitorial needs to supervisor.

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.
• Position requires travel within the community and to participate in off-site Center events.
• This job is performed in a youth center environment and out in the community. Time is also spent at facilities similar to youth recreational facility or community center. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and at times loud. Work sites are often located in low-income areas and challenging neighborhoods.
• Position requires employees to occasionally work with challenging youth and family members:
• Speak with or assist with upset parents/guardians.
• Occasionally speaking 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.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED AND previous work in related field with Children and Youth preferred.

Licenses & Certifications:

• None, but valid state driver's license preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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