Red Shield Program Lead

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Job Title: Red Shield Program Lead
FLSA Status: Part-Time - non-exempt
Reports to: Red Shield Program Manager
Schedule: PT, TBD
Rate of Pay: $17.51/hour
Closing Date: 8/26/2025

Benefits:

• Sick leave benefit – 1 day per month, 12 sick days per year (accrual and availability begins at hire)
• Vacation benefit – 10 vacation days per year, accrued at the rate of .0385 hours for each hour worked, excluding overtime (accrual begins at hire but may not be used until the completion of six months of employment)

Scope Of Position / Essential Functions

The Red Shield Program Leader will work daily with youth in the center to build relationships and foster a friendly and safe environment for youth to grow and thrive. To accomplish this the Program Leader will work with Program Aids and directors as a team in delivering programming that best meets the ever‑changing needs of our youth. Furthermore, Program Leaders will work specifically in leading programs that were designed by Directors in their respective areas.

• Assist with the after school and summer programming where needed, supervising, guiding, and caring for children in an educational, enrichment and recreational setting.
• Provide leadership support to Corps ministry components that are integrated into the after school and summer program.
• Ensure childcare licensing compliance.
• Assist with after school pickups from school district D‑11.
• Provide encouraging instruction during group activities.
• Assist the Director or Group Leader in planning, teaching lessons, homework support, and activities.
• Assist with food preparation, serving, and clean‑up.
• Develop partnerships with parents and maintain responsive relationships with children.
• Assist in maintaining discipline and encouraging all children to follow rules.
• Assist in general set‑up and clean‑up of the program area and with the opening/closing of the facility.
• Supervise rotations and sign‑in and sign‑out.
• Lead activities in their department – Gym or Education.
• Ensure each child is accounted for at all times.
• Maintain a safe environment.
• Report all issues (no matter how small) to Directors.
• Attend mandatory staff trainings.

• Able to establish and cultivate healthy relationships with children and parents.
• Preferred history of providing professional, effective programming with children and families.
• Desire to serve others by building on their strengths.
• Teachable spirit.
• Competent in working independently within clear parameters in a team environment.
• Self‑motivated, energetic, outcome‑oriented individual who demonstrates strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take initiative and work creatively.
• Communicates clearly.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to deal professionally and sensitively with a diverse audience.
• Ability to handle several projects and prioritize work.
• Commitment to social inclusion.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain records.
• Ability to follow protocol and adhere to program and external procedures.
• Must be 21 years of age to drive and have a valid Colorado driver’s license.
• Background check:
  Continued employment contingent upon a biennial (every two years) background check processed in accordance with The Salvation Army’s policies.

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.

I have been informed and understand The Salvation Army's religious purpose and status as a church. In my employ, I will not undermine the religious mission or religious purposes of the organization, nor will my professional conduct conflict with, interfere with, or undermine its religious programs or religious purposes.

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