Youth Ministry & After-School Programs Lead

The Salvation Army Southern CA Division; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Southern CA Division is seeking a Youth Ministries Coordinator to lead The Zone After-School Program and youth ministry activities. You will serve as a bridge between community programs and congregational ministries, offering academic support, personal development, meaningful relationships, and Christ-centered growth for children and teens.

Responsibilities include organizing daily operations, ensuring safety compliance, tutoring and enrichment, and expanding evangelistic

Qualifications

• Must be a committed Christian in agreement with The Salvation Army's mission, doctrine, and practices.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Driver's License required.
• Preferred: previous youth ministry leadership experience.
• Ability to teach, mentor, and positively influence children and youth.
• Strong organizational and program administration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead, and oversee daily operations of The Zone After-School Program.
• Ensure programs operate in compliance with The Salvation Army Protecting the Mission policies and Child Safety Guidelines.
• Maintain accurate attendance records, participant files, sign-in/sign-out sheets, surveys, evaluations, and required documentation.
• Provide supervision, tutoring, homework assistance, recreation, and enrichment activities for participants.
• Develop, oversee, and expand youth ministries that evangelize, disciple, and encourage spiritual growth.
• Organize and coordinate field trips, youth outings, special events, camps, and outreach activities.
• Transport youth participants to approved program activities and events using Corps vehicles as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and required reports for Corps Officers and Divisional Headquarters.

Skills

Teaching & mentoring

Youth development

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Salvation Army Southern CA Division is seeking a Youth Ministries Coordinator to lead The Zone After-School Program and youth ministry activities. You will serve as a bridge between community programs and congregational ministries, offering academic support, personal development, meaningful relationships, and Christ-centered growth for children and teens.

Responsibilities include organizing daily operations, ensuring safety compliance, tutoring and enrichment, and expanding evangelistic