Red Shield Youth Center Program Manager (9099)

The Salvation Army • Spartanburg, NC

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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 includes developing programs, training and supervising staff and volunteers, and performing administrative duties that support operations. The Program Manager ensures programs are safe and positively affect young people by helping them progress toward measurable outcomes.

The position may require transporting youth center members and staff to and from the center and approved activities or events. It involves regular physical activity while leading and participating in youth programming.

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 that provides 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, moderately heavy 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 curricula and activities in support of 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 staff onboarding and training, ensuring staff are prepared to meet youth needs and funding requirements.
• Continuously evaluate programs and ensure activities respond to youth needs.
• Develop programs, provide daily supervision of program operations, volunteers, and staff, and perform administrative duties that support program operations.
• Transport youth center members and staff to and from the center and approved activities or events when required.

Benefits

• Holiday and paid time off
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Voluntary life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager