Red Shield Youth Center Program Manager

THE SALVATION ARMY•Spartanburg, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Manager plans and directs center-wide program services at the Red Shield Youth Center, providing broad oversight of program activities. The role plans and develops programming, trains and provides daily supervision to program operations, volunteers, and staff, and performs administrative duties supporting program operations. The Program Manager ensures programs are conducted safely and positively support youth through activities and services that measurably and progressively help young people achieve positive outcomes. The role may require transporting youth center members and staff to and from the center and approved activities and events. The position works with the RSYC Director to establish program and training needs, coordinate ongoing staff onboarding and training, and ensure programs are evaluated continually and respond to youth needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and two years of work experience planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people, or an equivalent combination of education and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Valid state driver's license.
Must be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certification.
Ability to perform regular physical activities including standing, walking, bending, squatting, climbing, reaching, pushing, pulling, and hand-eye coordination.
Ability to lift, or obtain assistance lifting, program equipment weighing 30–60 pounds while following appropriate safety precautions.
Ability to communicate orally with others accurately and clearly.

Responsibilities

Plan and supervise the administration and analysis of center-wide program curriculum and activities that support The Salvation Army Red Shield Youth Centers Youth Development Strategy.
Ensure programs are safe, drive outcomes, and have objectives consistent with organizational goals and missions.
Meet regularly with the RSYC Director to establish program and training needs.
Collaborate with the RSYC Director to coordinate ongoing onboarding and training of staff, ensuring staff are prepared to meet youth needs and funding requirements.
Ensure programs and activities are continually evaluated and respond to youth needs.
Plan, develop, train, and provide daily supervision of program operations, volunteers, and staff.
Perform and monitor programmatic administrative duties that support operations.
Transport youth center members and staff to and from the center and approved activities and events, as required.