OMAHA KROC CENTER - Youth Program Attendant

The pay rate for this position is $15 per hour.

The Salvation Army Omaha Kroc Center is seeking energetic and relationship-oriented individuals to be part of our team. The Kroc Center is a unique, privately owned community center that strives every day to enrich the lives of the people we serve - physically, spiritually, and educationally. Voted as a Best Christian Workplace by BCWI for two years in a row, you can be part of a passionate team who love to serve and support one another and our community.

At the Kroc Center you will have the opportunity to use and develop your experience and skills in a fun and caring environment. If that sounds intriguing to you then read more about our needs and expectations - we can't wait to meet you!

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.

Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center Purpose Statement

Inspire people to discover their God given talents and develop their potential through artistic, educational, physical, and spiritual experiences in a Christ-centered atmosphere.

Job Summary/Primary Purpose: The Youth Engagement Program Staff will provide support in program areas used in the mentoring of young people who are guests in the Kroc Center, assisting other staff and guests in appropriate use of program spaces and activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide support to youth engagement programming in various program spaces, primarily, but not limited to The Loft, RJ's Adventure Zone, and Kid Zone.
• Support the infusion of the 40 Developmental Assets (YADI), educational development and spiritual discovery into youth engagement programming throughout the Kroc Center.
• Proactively ensure safe and clean program areas for young people and guests.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all general and department safety rules and support their application.
• Serve as a positive role model for young people in the Kroc Center.
• Provide support for drop-in activities and special events.
• Maintain records and compiling statistics as required.
• Attend all youth engagement team meetings as requested.
• Schedule varies and will include evening, weekend and holiday hours.
• All other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Education and/or Experience: High School coursework required. High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience working with youth ages 6-12 and older preferred.

Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position.

• Good communication skills including interpersonal skills.
• English proficiency required;
  Spanish language skills preferred.
• Exceptional flexibility and ability to work on multiple projects or tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to collaborate and work within a team.
• Attention to detail, creative problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters
• Strong independent judgement.
• General computer knowledge is required to access payroll, timekeeping and personal data via a web-based system.

Other Qualifications: Must pass all applicable background checks.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Blood Borne Pathogen training required within first 60 days of employment. First Aid/CPR preferred. Must successfully complete Safe From Harm training as established by The Salvation Army.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires the ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear. This position may be required to lift up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions: The work environment is a community center with light to moderate traffic and noise levels. In addition, portions of the primary work facility may be considered humid (natatorium) while other locations (gymnasium) may be considered moderately loud in nature.

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