After School Program Coordinator

Overview

Join to apply for the After School Program Coordinator role at The Salvation Army Southwest Division at the Great Falls Youth & Family Center. This is a regular part-time non-exempt position of 22 hours per week.

Mission Statement: The Salvation Army is an international movement dedicated to preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs in its name without discrimination.

General Statement: The ultimate goal of all Salvation Army programs is spiritual regeneration of all people.

• Coordinate and implement daily operations of the After School Program.
• Ensure children are met each day at the bus stop and escorted into the building.
• Plan and prepare for daily schedule, rotating between educational and recreational activities.
• Prepare and present weekly Bible Devotions.
• Work with staff and volunteers to deliver a quality learning experience.
• Maintain a healthy and safe environment for children.
• Maintain on‑going communication with school officials and parents to ensure we are meeting the individual needs of each child in our program.
• Recruit, coordination, training and supervision of volunteers.
• Oversee the administration and maintenance of facilities, materials and equipment utilized by the After School Program.
• Adherence to all Salvation Army Policies and Procedures including Protecting the Mission.
• Maintain and update student and family contact information.
• Generate reports as needed, including monthly statistics.
• Maintain supply inventory and order replacement supplies as necessary.
• Summer planning for the school year, participating in Vacation Bible School and other special summer assignments.
• Promote the Ministry and Mission of The Salvation Army.
• Perform other duties as requested.

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Mature in the Christian faith.
• Minimum of two (2) years experience working with children in a high‑energy Christian ministry capacity. One or more of the following preferred:
  Sunday School Teacher, Youth Group Leader, Day Camp/Summer Camp Counselor, Christian School Teacher, VBS Leader.
• Degree or classes toward a degree in Christian Education, Youth Ministries or related field preferred.
• Capable of meeting the physical and mental demands of the position.
• Able to pass a background check, have a clean driving record and obtain a commercial Class B driver’s license.

• Possess strong leadership skills.
• Ability to set and enforce defined boundaries and behavior expectations a must.
• Possess excellent communication skills - verbal and written.
• Ability to effectively solve problems and mediate conflict.
• Flexibility and willingness to be a part of a team.
• Ability to set priorities and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability and willingness to keep information confidential.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, rules, instructions, and procedures.
• Ability to complete certification in Protecting the Mission policies and procedures.

• Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• Microsoft PowerPoint, helpful.
• Lotus Notes, helpful.
• Familiarity with or ability to learn and administer the DORA - Diagnostic Online Reading Assessment program.

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist and climb stairs on an intermittent or continuous basis.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead.
• Ability to operate telephone.
• Ability to operate a desktop or laptop computer.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to access and produce information from a computer.
• Ability to understand written information.

A generous benefits package is included with full‑time positions: paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurance.
Health Insurance: Low bi‑weekly premiums for employee‑only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside a Kaiser service area. Voluntary +1 and +family coverage at additional cost. Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance are offered.
Life and Voluntary Options. An employer‑paid life insurance policy covers…