Youth Ministry Coordinator - 11-025- SC/ Glendale Corps

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

Job Category: Ministries & Related Programs/Youth Programs

Requisition Number: YOUTH025430

• Posted : September 9, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Glendale Corps
Salvation Army W Windsor Road
Glendale, CA 912042053, USA

Description

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Position Summary

The Youth Ministries Coordinator is responsible for developing and leading youth ministries that evangelize. The Youth Ministries Coordinator is responsible for the development, coordination, administration, and growth of the Zone after-school program and youth ministry programs. This position serves as a bridge between community-based programs and congregational ministries, creating opportunities for children, youth, and families to experience academic support, personal development, meaningful relationships, and spiritual growth. The role will plan and implement daily operations of The Zone After-School Program for children in grades K-5 while also leading youth ministries that evangelize, disciple, and support the development of children and teens through Christ-centered programming. As a ministry position, it requires a committed Christian faith in alignment with The Salvation Army’s Articles of War and Handbook of Doctrine. The Youth Ministry Coordinator is expected to model a Christ-centered lifestyle, represent the mission of The Salvation Army with integrity, and actively engage the community in ways that reflect the values and beliefs of the Corps.

Essential Functions

Program Administration & Operations

• Develop, implement, and oversee daily operations of The Zone After-School Program.
• Ensure all youth programs operate in compliance with The Salvation Army Protecting the Mission policies, Child Safety Guidelines, and applicable regulations.
• Maintain accurate attendance records, participant files, sign-in/sign-out sheets, surveys, evaluations, and required documentation.

Youth Development & Academic Support

• Provide supervision, tutoring, homework assistance, recreation, and enrichment activities for participants.

Youth Ministry Leadership

• Develop, oversee, and expand youth ministries that evangelize, disciple, and encourage spiritual growth.

Events, Outreach & Community Engagement

• Organize and coordinate field trips, youth outings, special events, camps, and outreach activities.

Transportation & Safety

• Transport youth participants to approved program activities and events using Corps vehicles as needed.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records and required reports for Corps Officers and Divisional Headquarters.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in both office and program settings, with exposure to interruptions, noise, multiple deadlines, and frequent interaction with diverse groups of people.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a committed Christian in agreement with The Salvation Army’s mission, doctrine, and practices.

Preferred

• Previous youth ministry leadership experience.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Ability to teach, mentor, and positively influence children and youth.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or Equivalent or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License

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