Red Shield Youth Center Program Manager (8738)

Schedule/Hours: Monday-Friday; Full Time; Non-Exempt

This position is responsible for:

Planning and directing the center-wide program services with broad oversight of program activities. Plans, develops, trains and provides daily supervision of program operations, volunteers and staff

Key Responsibilities:

• Drives Salvation Army vehicle to transport youth members/staff to/from the Red Shield Youth Center and to/from approved community activities and events
• Performs and monitors a variety of programmatic administrative duties to support program operations
• Ensures all programs are operated in a safe manner and positively impact the lives of youth through activities and services that measurably and progressively move youth individually to attain positive outcomes

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

The ability to perform a variety of physical activities on a regular basis requires constant motion (standing, walking, bending, squatting, climbing, reaching, pushing/pulling and hand-eye coordination) necessary to lead and participate in a variety of youth programming and physical activities.

Ability to lift (or obtain assistance lifting) moderately heavy (30-60 lbs.) programming equipment following appropriate safety precautions.

Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken words, communicating orally with others accurately and clearly.

Position requires travel within the community and to participate in off-site Center events. 

This job is performed in a youth center environment and out in the community. Time is also spent at facilities similar to youth recreational facility or community center. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and at times loud. Work sites are often located in low-income areas and challenging neighborhoods.

Position requires employees to occasionally work with challenging youth and family members.

Employee Benefits:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holiday Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Discount
• Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, and more!

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in business, accounting, or social services

and

Two (2) years’ work experience planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people

Or

Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Position requires regular business hours, afternoon, evening, nights, and weekends as needed to provide oversight to programs, attend events and address urgent matters.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid Driver’s License

Must be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certification.

Must have or be able to obtain CDL in first 90 Days