Youth Program Manager

Full
- Time, Monday
- Friday 9:30 A.M.

-6:30 P.M., Pay Rate: $21.00 Per Hour

The Salvation Army Mission: 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.

Coordinates the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of specific program(s) for youth between the ages of 6 and 18. Provides leadership and supervision to assigned program and volunteer staff; and controls expenses as assigned. Plans activities and facilitates programs for groups of youth in assigned Specific program areas. (STEM, STEAM, Art, Sports/Athletics. Aquatics, Education).

• Serves as the day-to-day supervisor of all assigned program staff and volunteers; assigns and oversees daily duties of staff; trains and instructs employees in the proper methods and procedures; provides input to performance evaluations; informs Corps Officers of any staff issues requiring attention.
• Opens and closes the Youth Program in compliance with established operating hours.
• Provides leadership and constant care for the needs of the children in an efficient, clean, loving, safe, secure, and healthy manner; exhibits control of the children and when needed displays proper discipline techniques.
• Ensures staff has cleaned the kitchen, classrooms, tables, floors, in accordance with established sanitary standards; assists in maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of the Program facilities and grounds.
• Ensures that teachers/program aides have lesson plans completed in a timely manner; assists teachers/program aides as they administer activities for school age children; ensures that activities are age appropriate, stimulating, fun and safe for the children; locates supplies for teachers/program aides to decorate rooms with up-to-date themes and seasons; prepares and maintains attractive, entertaining, and educational bulletin boards.
• Participates in the implementation of all activities in the Program; assists all staff and volunteers in maintaining the cleanliness of all facilities, equipment, and
• Helps to organize special program events or field trips; advertises events appropriately; works in conjunction with appropriate departments for social media updates.
• Implements educational, spiritual, and character-building programming within the structure of the programs set forth by the Corps Officers; provides opportunities for physical and mental stimulation through both inside and outside learning.
• Uses appropriate supplies and materials for recreational activities; ensures the children's safety in utilizing the same; maintains accountability and inventory of all recreational equipment; informs the Youth Director of any supply needs.
• Collects all statistical information for all grants, and Divisional and Territorial in a timely manner as required by the Corps Officers; prepares and maintains up-to-date records and required reports in a timely manner (attendance, development progress, discipline reports, etc.).
• Maintains the program materials in an orderly fashion; maintains accountability for materials necessary for
• Reports all accidents to the Corps Officers in an accurate and timely
• Builds and maintains effective and positive relationships with parents; informs parents of children's progress and specific incidents.
• Transports patrons and children to and from the Club; utilizing good driving habits at all times in order to ensure the safety of patrons and The Salvation Army vehicles.
• Driving is an essential function of the
• All other duties as

Volunteer staff and Youth Workers.

Bachelor's degree preferred or minimum of two-year experience in youth development.

• Ability to be flexible and able to work on multiple projects or tasks simultaneously.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft software to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and as well as the ability to access payroll, timekeeping and personal data…