Red Shield Youth Center Site Director
About The Position
The Red Shield Youth Center Site Director plans, coordinates, directs, evaluates, and manages the daily operations of a designated center, with responsibility for program and service delivery, staff supervision and training, facilities management, program safety, community relations, and youth membership administration. The director manages and supervises a variety of youth programs and ensures consistent, high-quality programming and center operations, enabling senior leaders to focus on fundraising, strategic partnerships, and community development as applicable to their roles. The role supervises Program Instructors and ensures compliance with operational, program, and safety standards. It coordinates services with local schools, referral sources, and students; represents the Center in the community; and builds a professional and positive image of The Salvation Army. The director may transport youth center members and staff to and from the center and approved activities or events, and serves as a liaison with Corps programming staff to support mission alignment and outcomes. The position also collaborates with Salvation Army Officers to help provide an engaging, enriching, and empowering environment where young people develop Christ-like character and prepare to become future leaders.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Three years of proven experience managing youth programs; experience in an after-school or community center setting is preferred.
- Valid state driver’s license.
- Must be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certification.
- Availability for regular business hours, afternoons, evenings, nights, and weekends as needed to oversee programs, attend events, and address urgent matters.
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing youth programs in an after-school or community center setting.
Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with Red Shield Youth Center Operational and Safe from Harm Standards, delivering programs and activities with high quality and a focus on impact and outcomes.
- Manage the daily facility operations and approved program operations of the designated Center in accordance with the operational plan.
- Review programming schedules and ensure alignment with program curriculum and activities.
- Ensure program operations are safe and support desired outcomes.
- Supervise and evaluate program staff responsible for developing and delivering programming activities and events.
- Ensure program staff conduct activities in accordance with operational standards and program objectives and outcomes.
- Coordinate services with local schools, referral sources, and students.
- Represent the Center in the community and promote a professional, positive image of The Salvation Army.
- Serve as a liaison with Corps programming staff to identify and incorporate mission alignment and outcomes.
- Collaborate with Salvation Army Officers to support the ministry and the development of youth.
- Transport youth center members and staff to and from the Center and approved activities or events when required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
