Lead Youth Center Program Assistant

The Salvation Army Southern California•Spokane, WA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Center Program Lead assists in planning, coordinating, and implementing community center activities, working directly with children and other staff. The role serves as a point of contact for program families and staff and supports youth programming, recreation, tutoring, safety, facility upkeep, and family night activities. The position may provide transportation for youth center programs and may require nights and weekends as needed. Work takes place inside a heated and ventilated facility, in an office or recreation area. Noise is medium depending on activities. Exposure to weather is medium to high during park visits and field trips, which occur regardless of weather conditions. Staff are responsible for outdoor gear and should plan for changing weather. Occupational exposure is low. Gloves and masks may be required. The Salvation Army describes its mission as preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs in His name without discrimination. The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Childcare experience.
Knowledge of Salvation Army practices and organization.
Ability to pass a criminal background check.
Maintain a valid Washington State Driver’s License, pass annual driver safety training, and be at least 21 years old.
Current CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to acquire them.
Ability to work with people from all populations, including community groups, participants, and staff, in an affable, concerned, and caring manner.
Knowledge of child and personnel safety assessment, planning, problem solving, and crisis intervention.
Ability to maintain cleanliness and safety standards.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and integrity.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Self-motivation and ability to motivate others.
Attention to detail.
Ability to multitask.
Energetic, personable, and dependable.
Competent use of computers, word processing, spreadsheets, and the internet.
Ability to use general office and recreational equipment.
Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist intermittently or continuously; grasp, push, and/or pull objects; reach and work overhead; operate a telephone, desktop computer, office automation equipment, recreational equipment, and potentially a motor vehicle; access and produce computer information; understand written information; and lift up to 25 pounds regularly.
Ability to perform janitorial and outdoor maintenance tasks as needed, including sweeping, cleaning, shoveling snow, and mopping.
Hearing and visual acuity within normal ranges.
Ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Early childhood education college degree or credits preferred.

Responsibilities

Act as the point of contact for program families and staff.
Ensure all financial transactions are managed through the Finance Manager.
Enforce facility safety rules, regulations, and procedures.
Supervise children and program activities.
Provide leadership for recreational activities.
Assist Youth Center children with schoolwork and tutoring needs.
Assist with Youth Center and after-school program planning.
Participate in staff training and staff development programs.
Work with staff and volunteers to foster positive attitudes, life skills development, Christian values, and service to others.
Ensure safe participation of members, guests, and staff in center activities and programs, following safety policies and procedures.
Work with center staff to monitor and maintain facility security.
Assist with facility care and maintenance, including cleaning and organizing building areas and equipment as assigned by supervisors.
Complete Protect the Mission (PTM) training and ensure PTM standards are maintained with children and staff.
Assist with Corps Family Night programs, including troops and music programs.
Provide transportation for youth center programs as needed.
Be available to work nights and weekends as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.