Youth Development Professional (7822)

THE SALVATION ARMY A GEORGIA CORP; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; 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 in West Palm Beach, FL is seeking a Recreation Coordinator to support youth programs and community activities. This daytime, full-time role supports program planning, registration, and youth leadership initiatives.

You'll assist with curriculum development, supervise participants, and help maintain a welcoming branch environment that fosters safety and engagement for families and visitors.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience with Children and Youth preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implements and administers programs, services and activities for members in an engaging manner.
• Assists with planning and execution of recognition programs and initiatives for youth leadership and achievement.
• Assists with registration, orientation, and provides guidance and positive role modeling to members.

Education

Valid Driver's License

DCF and Safe From Harm trainings

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.