Children & Youth Manager (Kroc)

THE SALVATION ARMY•Augusta, GA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and overseeing the activities of creative arts programs and staff training strategies to grow creative arts programming and fee-based classes for the Kroc Center in four priority areas: music, arts, education, and recreation. The role involves researching, leading, and developing curriculums and activities for all Kroc Center Camps, Child Watch, Ager School Services, Homeschool centered programs, and events. The position requires modeling behaviors consistent with Salvation Army values and National Kroc Standards, preparing documents, monitoring budgets and forecasting, and collaborating with all departments to fulfill goals and initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.
Three years’ experience supervising a children’s program.
Essential proficiency with Windows & Microsoft Office, which includes Microsoft Word and Excel.
Valid State Driver’s License.
Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
Ability to observe children and ensure their safety.

Nice To Haves

Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Safe From Harm Certification (to be acquired as directed by supervisor).
First Aid and CPR Certification (to be acquired as directed by supervisor).

Responsibilities

Plans, develops, and oversees the activities of creative arts programs keeping the four priorities- art, education, recreation and music central to the whole of the programming and strategic vision.
Develop, implement and manage all curriculum and activities for Child Watch, Kroc Camps, and After School programming.
Develop and implements lesson plans which are age-group program specific: utilizes ag-group appropriate discovery areas including Bible study, enriched with program-specific activities, teacher made materials and hands-on activities.
Provide training to staff enabling them to carry out the curriculum and activities for their designated job assignments, including prioritizing positive customer service experience for members, participants, and guests.
Ensures the safety and protection of members and participants through training of staff, and enforcement policy, National Kroc Standards and protocols.
Assist in member retention through high quality and safe youth services.