Youth Development Professional (9179)

The Salvation Army; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Hagerstown, MD is seeking a Casual Part-Time Youth Recreation Assistant to support program leaders, help run center activities, and assist in welcoming youth and families.

This role requires a High School Diploma or GED, physical ability to assist with activities, and the flexibility to work Monday through Friday afternoons in a community youth center setting.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Experience with children/youth programs is a plus.
• Ability to lift moderately heavy objects (30-60 lbs) when needed.

Responsibilities

• Promotes and stimulates program participation.
• Assists with registration of new members and center orientation.
• Provides guidance and role modeling to members.
• Implements and administers programs, services and activities for Center members.
• Monitors and evaluates programs for safety, quality and appearance; prepares periodic reports.
• Assists with outreach to sustain/increase membership and participation.
• Maintains facility and equipment in good working order and keeps storage areas orderly.

Skills

Youth program support

Center operations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: PMC-Hagerstown, MD Corps - Hagerstown, MD 21740, Position Type: Casual, Education Level: High School Diploma/GED, Salary Range: $15.45 - $15.45 Hourly, Job Category: Recreation, Location: Hagerstown, Maryland Corps

Position Type: Casual - part time (up to 20 hours/week)

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 2:30pm-6:30pm

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 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 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: Veterans | Disabled