Red Shield Youth Center Director

PMC-Hagerstown, MD Corps - Hagerstown, MD 21740 End Date 01/30/2026 Overview Salary Range: $51,544.00 - $56,626.44 Salary/year Position Type:
Full Time Regular

Job Shift:
Any Education Level:
Bachelor's Degree

Travel Percentage :
Minimal Category:
Recreation

Location:
Hagerstown Corps

Position Type:

Regular Full Time – 40 hours weekly

Pay Range: $51,544.00 - $56,626.44 yearly

This position is responsible for:

• Planning, developing, evaluating and providing the management needs of The Salvation Army Red Shield Youth Center in accordance with the approved vision and mission. Areas of responsibility include overall management, Center-wide safety, planning, vision, and leadership for all aspects of the Center, including programs and services. Collaborates and works under the leadership authority of the Area Commander/Corps Officer to establish vision, policies, strategic focus, priorities, and the general scope of services.
  
  Center serves youth between the ages of 5 - 18 years. The goal of the programs is to positively impact the lives of youth through activities and services. May be required to transport youth center members and staff to/from center and approved activities and events.
• Participating in the Salvation Army’s ministry advancement by collaborating with the Salvation Army Officers to ensure Red Shield Youth Centers provide an engaging, enriching and empowering environment where youth develop Christ‑like character, preparing them to become tomorrow’s leaders.
• Serving as a liaison with Corps programming staff to identify and incorporate mission alignment and outcomes. Participates in providing direct services to youth and models a personal investment in building effective youth relationships and development.

• Responsible for ensuring all Tier 1 Red Shield Youth Center operational standards are implemented and maintained. Collaborate with Divisional Headquarters and the THQ Youth Department to adhere to the most current approved standards.
• Responsible for facilitating and managing facility rentals as support funding for the RSYC programs.
• Develops and maintains strategic partnerships to enhance programs; seeks and secures beneficial program partnerships to meet Center needs; develops alliances with youths, parents, families, funders, and community Centers; coordinates outside resources and experiential learning opportunities to enhance programs.
• Creates and maintains positive relationships with staff, donors, vendors, partners, and community; represents the Center in a positive manner; makes presentations externally to promote the Center or program; assists with donor or stakeholder tours for funding; assists with The Salvation Army Command and Advisory Board projects and presentations; serves as a participate on internal and external committees.
• Networks within the community; attend community events and represent the Center in a professional manner.
• Host tours of the RSYC and speaks on behalf of the RSYC programs, budgets, and public relations.
• Develops and implements a plan to promote and recruit new participants; designs, develops and plans implementation of the after school programs and weekend programming; ensures that youth are encouraged to participate in a variety of program areas/activities and receive instruction and constructive feedback to develop skills in program areas.
• Plans and controls Center program and activity expenditures within approved budget.
• Secures sponsor ships, grants, memberships, and donations to support the RSYC.
• Manages the safe and routine use of the facilities year round; ensures the Center facilities have the appropriate safety and maintenance measures in place to provide for the safety and security of facility operations, people, and programs on an ongoing basis.
• Plans, monitors and ensures the implementation of sound safety practices throughout programming; ensures that Center always complies with TSA Safe from Harm; ensures safety procedures are reviewed regularly, implemented, and inspected for compliance.
• Conducts safety assessments and ensures youth feedback are reviewed and used to improve practices.
• Collaborates with TSA…