Red Shield Youth Center Program Manager

Schedule/Hours: Full-time

This position is responsible for:

Plans and directs the center-wide program services with broad oversight of program activities. Plans, develop, trains and provide daily supervision of program operations, volunteers and staff. 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. May be required to transport youth center members and staff to/from center and approved activities and events.

Participates 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plans and supervises the administration and analysis of center-wide program curriculum and activities that support The Salvation Army Red Shield Youth Centers Youth Development Strategy; ensures that programs are safe and drive outcomes; establishes objectives consistent with organizational goals and missions.

• Conduct regular meetings with the RSYC Director to establish program and training needs.

• Collaborates with the RSYC Director to coordinate the onboarding and training of staff on an ongoing basis to ensure a prepared and engaged program staff to meet current needs of youth and funding requirements.

• Ensures the evaluation of programs on a continual basis and ensures programs/activities respond to youth needs.

• Participates in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the center’s annual budget, ensuring that organizational-wide programs and activities are operated within established budgetary guidelines.

• Monitors and ensures proper recordkeeping and reporting including activities and events conducted, breakdowns of daily participation figures, notable achievements and any problems/issues.

• Collaborate with RSYC Director to review and update the supplies, equipment, and curriculum needed to carry out programs safely and effectively.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to perform a variety of physical activities on a regular basis requiring 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.) program equipment following appropriate safety precautions. Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken words, communicating orally with others accurately and clearly.

• 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:

• Speak with or assist with upset parents/guardians.

• Occasionally to frequently speak with upset external partners or community members.

• May be exposed to emotional outbursts from youth or their family members and may be exposed to germs and children who are ill.

Employee Benefits:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off

• Health Insurance, Vision & Dental discounts

• Supplemental Insurance Available

• Voluntary Life Insurance & more!

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field AND

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

• Any equivalent combination of education/experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid State Drivers License

Must be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certification.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled