Red Shield Youth Center Program Coordinator

THE SALVATION ARMY•Glen Burnie, MD

9d•$16 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting in planning, implementing, leading, and supervising one or two program areas such as education and/or other program areas. It involves training, monitoring, and leading program staff, volunteers, and youth members, ensuring compliance with operational and safety standards. The role also performs administrative duties supporting Center operations and programs, collaborates with operations and program leadership to ensure the promotion of youth development skills in well-rounded program areas, and introduces and executes programs in a safe manner to positively impact the lives of youth through activities and services that measurably and progressively move youth individually to attain positive educational outcomes. Additionally, the position participates in the Salvation Army’s ministry advancement by collaborating with 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in business, accounting, or social services AND two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in program management, administration and operation of a youth after school center or out of school time center; OR Three (3) years of experience working in a similar youth serving organization, or any equivalent combination of education/experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Must be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

Assists Programs Leaders in the daily administration and leadership of center-wide program curriculum and activities that support The Salvation Army Red Shield Youth Centers Youth Education and Development Strategy; ensures program activities, resources and materials are safe and drive target outcomes.
Develops, posts and promotes weekly and monthly program plans to encourage and grow participation.
Recognizes and encourages youth member program participation and achievement; promotes awareness and participation in a variety of program areas/activities and promotes instruction and guidance to influence and develop skills in program areas.
Learns, leads and monitors programs, services and activities for youth in accordance with established program goals and objectives as well as operational and safety standards.
Performs administrative duties supporting Center operations and programs.
Collaborates with operations and program leadership to ensure promotion of youth develop skills in well-rounded program areas.
Introduces and executes programs in a safe manner and to positively impact the lives of youth through activities and services that measurably and progressively move youth individually to attain positive educational outcomes.
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.