Red Shield Youth Center Program Manager (8864)

The Salvation Army•Front Royal, VA

21h

About The Position

The Program Manager plans and directs center-wide program services at a Red Shield Youth Center, providing broad oversight of program activities and daily supervision of program operations, staff, and volunteers. The role ensures programs are safe, responsive to youth needs, and designed to measurably and progressively support positive outcomes. It also includes program administration, training, evaluation, budgeting, recordkeeping, and reporting. The Program Manager supports the Salvation Army’s ministry advancement by collaborating with Salvation Army Officers to create an engaging, enriching, and empowering environment where youth develop Christ-like character and prepare to become tomorrow’s leaders. The position may require transporting youth center members and staff to and from the center and approved activities and events.

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 and pulling, and hand-eye coordination.
Ability to lift moderately heavy program equipment weighing 30–60 pounds, or obtain assistance, 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 aligned with The Salvation Army Red Shield Youth Centers Youth Development Strategy.
Ensure programs are safe, responsive to youth needs, and designed to achieve outcomes 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.
Continually evaluate programs and activities to ensure they respond to youth needs.
Participate in developing, implementing, and monitoring the center’s annual budget, ensuring programs and activities remain within established budget guidelines.
Monitor and ensure proper recordkeeping and reporting, including activities and events, daily participation figures, notable achievements, and problems or issues.
Collaborate with the RSYC Director to review and update supplies, equipment, and curriculum needed to conduct programs safely and effectively.
Plan, develop, train, and provide daily supervision of program operations, volunteers, and staff.
Perform and monitor programmatic administrative duties that support program operations.
Participate in the Salvation Army’s ministry advancement in collaboration with Salvation Army Officers.
May transport youth center members and staff to and from the center and approved activities and events.