Youth Development Professional

The Salvation Army A Georgia Corp; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings Plans

Supplemental Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Job summary

The Salvation Army A Georgia Corp seeks a Recreation position in West Palm Beach, FL, offering $17.62 hourly for full-time work. You will implement engaging programs for youth, ensuring safety and positive experiences in a recreational environment.

This role requires a High School diploma and previous related experience, along with strong organizational and monitoring skills. Benefits include medical, dental, vision plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required with prior experience working with children and youth preferred.
• Must maintain current DCF and Safe From Harm training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Implement and administer programs and services effectively.
• Monitor and evaluate programs ensuring safety and high quality.
• Assist in creating a curriculum that encourages participation.
• Support and guide members during the registration process.

Skills

Program Administration

Child Guidance

Safety Monitoring

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: FLA-Palm Beach County Area Command - West Palm Beach, FL 33409
Position Type: Full Time Regular
Education Level: High School Diploma/GED
Salary Range: $17.62 Hourly
Travel Percentage: Minimal
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Recreation
Schedule/Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00am - 5:30pm (35 hours per week)
Hourly rate: $17.62 p/h

This position is responsible for:

Key Responsibilities:

• Implements and administers programs, services and activities for members in an effective and engaging manner. Assist the Community Center Director with the planning, coordination, and execution of special recognition programs and initiatives, including Youth of Year and Youth of the Month, ensuring participants receive meaningful opportunities for leadership, personal development, and achievement.
• Monitors and evaluates programs, services, and activities to ensure the safety and well-being of all members while maintaining high-quality programming and a clean organized, and welcoming, branch environment standards and support a positive experience for members, families, and visitors at all times.
• Assists with the creation and implementation of a class curriculum that supports the development of each youth and promotes and stimulates program participation.
• Assists with registration of new members, explains programs’ expectations, and participates in their orientation process. Provides ongoing guidance, support, and positive role modeling to members.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor recreational environment where there may be physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt and the like.

Employee Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans Available
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Savings Plans Available
• Supplemental Insurance Available
• Voluntary Life Insurance and more!

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans/Disabled

QualificationsEducation and Experience:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. and
• previous work in related field with Children and Youth preferred
• or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Valid Driver's License
• Maintaining current DCF and Safe From Harm trainings requirements.