Youth Development Professional - Summer Staff

The Salvation Army USA Southern Territory; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Southern Territory in San Antonio, Texas is seeking a Youth Development Professional to support the Red Shield Youth Center. You will plan, implement, supervise and evaluate activities for youth, aligned with the Boys & Girls Club priority outcomes: Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Good Character and Citizenship.

You will build trusted relationships with members and families, coordinate programs and events, maintain accurate records, and participate in ongoing

Qualifications

• Present a positive and professional image.
• Interacts with children and teens with patience and respect.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports accurately.
• Support and coordinate activities and events.
• Clearly communicate roles and responsibilities to individuals and groups.
• Schedule meetings and coordinate calendars.
• Interact professionally with co-workers, volunteers and the public.
• Work respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Operate office equipment (copier, fax, etc.).
• Proficient with Windows and MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, supervise and evaluate activities within the program area.
• Support and oversee special programs and events (e.g., Keystone, Youth of the Year).
• Provide supervision in the absence of the Program Coordinator to ensure continuity.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with Club members and families.

Skills

Positive professional image

Child/teen interactions with patience

Record keeping

Coordinate activities/events

Clear communication of roles

Schedule meetings

Professional demeanor with coworkers

Diversity sensitivity

Office equipment operation

MS Office 365 proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office 365

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has an opening for Youth Development Professional for Red Shield Youth Center in San Antonio, Texas.

Job Summary

Plans, implements, supervises members and evaluates activities provided within a specific program area, supporting the Boys & Girls Club priority outcome areas of Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Good Character and Citizenship. May oversee special programs and/or events (i.e. Keystone, Youth of the Year and Awards Programs), and/or participate in the implementation of other unit activities as necessary. In absence of the Program Coordinator may provide supervision oversight to other Youth Development Professionals to ensure continuity of program services at unit/branch locations. Builds and maintains a professional relationship with all Club members and their families in order to help advance the mission of The Salvation Army.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to present a positive and professional image of The Salvation Army.
• Ability interacts with children and teens with patience and respect.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records and reports in an accurate and complete manner.
• Ability to support and coordinate activities and events.
• Ability to clearly communicate roles and responsibilities to individuals and groups.
• Ability to schedule meetings.
• Ability to interact with co-workers, volunteers and the public in a positive, professional manner.
• Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and circumstances.
• Ability to operate and generally maintain all office equipment, including but into limited to the copier, fax machine.
• Proficiency with Windows & Microsoft Office 365, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or G.E.D. and previous work in related field with Children and Youth preferred

and Commitment to actively participate in a Professional Development Plan including Level II & Levell III Training which includes completion of 20 Credit Hours of Boys & Girls Club of America Spillett Training.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Ability to deal comfortably with stressful situations and follow emergency procedures.
• Ability to multi-task, ability to follow instructions and complete tasks in a safe and effective manners.
• Ability to interact with co-workers and the public in a positive, professional manner.
• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively.
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work under the pressure of deadlines and time constraints.
• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Duties are usually performed by combinations of sitting, standing and walking on a frequent change basis.

Additional Comments

All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

Application Submittal Period 04/23/2025 – open until filled

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled