Red Shield Youth Center Program Coordinator (8622)

SALVATION ARMY•Glen Burnie, MD

32d•$16 - $17

About The Position

The Red Shield Youth Center Program Coordinator assists in planning, implementing, leading, and supervising one or two program areas, such as education. The position trains, monitors, and leads program staff, volunteers, and youth members to ensure compliance with operational and safety standards, and performs administrative duties supporting Center operations and programs. The Coordinator collaborates with operations and program leadership to promote youth development across well-rounded program areas and delivers activities and services intended to support positive educational outcomes. The position also collaborates with Salvation Army Officers to help create an engaging, enriching, and empowering environment where youth develop Christ-like character and leadership skills. The role supports the daily administration and leadership of center-wide curriculum and activities aligned with The Salvation Army Red Shield Youth Centers Youth Education and Development Strategy. It includes developing, posting, and promoting weekly and monthly program plans; encouraging participation and recognizing youth achievement; and leading and monitoring programs in accordance with program goals, operational requirements, and safety standards. The position is based in a youth center and community settings, including facilities similar to recreational facilities or community centers. Work may take place in low-income areas and challenging neighborhoods, with occasional interaction with upset parents or guardians, external partners, and community members. The role requires afternoon, evening, and weekend hours as scheduled, travel within the community, and participation in off-site Center events. The work involves regular physical activity, including standing, walking, bending, squatting, climbing, reaching, pushing, pulling, and hand-eye coordination, and lifting or obtaining assistance to lift equipment weighing 30–60 pounds while following safety precautions. The work environment is usually moderately noisy and can sometimes be loud; exposure to germs, ill children, and emotional outbursts may occur.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business, accounting, or social services and two years of progressively responsible experience in program management, administration, and operation of a youth after-school or out-of-school-time center; or three years of experience working in a similar youth-serving organization; or an equivalent combination of education and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Must be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certification.
Must be available for afternoon, evening, and weekend work hours as scheduled.
Ability to regularly perform physical activities including standing, walking, bending, squatting, climbing, reaching, pushing, pulling, and hand-eye coordination.
Ability to lift, or obtain assistance to lift, program equipment weighing 30–60 pounds while following appropriate safety precautions.
Ability to communicate orally with others accurately and clearly.

Responsibilities

Assist program leaders with daily administration and leadership of center-wide curriculum and activities supporting the Red Shield Youth Centers Youth Education and Development Strategy.
Ensure program activities, resources, and materials are safe and support target outcomes.
Develop, post, and promote weekly and monthly program plans to encourage and grow participation.
Recognize and encourage youth participation and achievement; promote awareness and participation across program areas and provide instruction and guidance to develop skills.
Learn, lead, and monitor youth programs, services, and activities in accordance with established goals, objectives, operational standards, and safety standards.
Train, monitor, and lead program staff, volunteers, and youth members.
Perform administrative duties supporting Center operations and programs.
Collaborate with operations and program leadership to promote youth development through well-rounded program areas.
Collaborate with Salvation Army Officers to support an engaging, enriching, and empowering environment that fosters Christ-like character and leadership.
Travel within the community and participate in off-site Center events.