Red Shield Youth Center Program Coordinator (6129)

Overview Job Location: PMC-Temple, MD - BALTIMORE, MD 21223 Position Type: Part Time with Benefits 20 or More Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Salary Range: $16.81 - $16.81 Hourly Job Shift: Any Job Category: Recreation Location: Temple Corps/Franklin Square (Baltimore, Maryland) Schedule/Hours: Part-time (up to 29 hours per week); workdays may vary Hourly Rate: $16.81/hour This position is responsible for: Assisting in planning, implementing, leading and supervising one or two program areas such as education and or other program areas. Trains, monitors and leads programs staffs, volunteers and youth members ensuring compliance with operational and safety standards. Performs administrative duties supporting Center operations and programs. Collaborates with operations and program leadership to ensure promotion of youth develop skills in well-rounded program areas. Introduces and executes programs in a safe manner and to positively impact the lives of youth through activities and services that measurably and progressively move youth individually to attain positive educational outcomes. Participates in the Salvation Army’s ministry advancement by collaborating with the Salvation Army Officers to ensure Red Shield Youth Centers provide an engaging, enriching and empowering environment where youth develop Christ-like character, preparing them to become tomorrow’s leaders. Key Responsibilities Assists Programs Leaders in the daily administration and leadership of center-wide program curriculum and activities that support The Salvation Army Red Shield Youth Centers Youth Education and Development Strategy; ensures program activities, resources and materials are safe and drive target outcomes. Develops, posts and promotes weekly and monthly program plans to encourage and grow participation. Recognizes and encourages youth member program participation and achievement; promotes awareness and participation in a variety of program areas/activities and promotes instruction and guidance to influence and develop skills in program areas. Learns, leads and monitors programs, services and activities for youth in accordance with established program goals and objectives as well as operational and safety standards. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions This job is performed in a youth center environment and out in the community. Time is also spent at facilities similar to youth recreational facility or community center. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and at times loud. Work sites are often located in low-income areas and challenging neighborhoods. Position requires employees to occasionally work with challenging youth and family members: Speak with or assist upset parents/guardians. Occasionally to frequently speak with upset external partners or community members. May be exposed to emotional outbursts from youth or their family members and may be exposed to germs and children who are ill. Ability to perform a variety of physical activities on a regular basis requiring constant motion (standing, walking, bending, squatting, climbing, reaching, pushing/pulling and hand-eye coordination) necessary to lead and participate in a variety of youth programming and physical activities. Ability to lift (or obtain assistance lifting) moderately heavy (30-60 lbs.) program equipment following appropriate safety precautions. Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken words, communicating orally with others accurately and clearly. Position requires travel within the community and to participate in off-site Center events. Employee Benefits Paid Time Off Supplemental Insurance Available Voluntary Life Insurance & more! Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in business, accounting, or social services AND two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in program management, administration and operation of a youth after school center or out of school time center; OR Three (3) years of experience working in a similar youth serving organization, or any equivalent combination of education/experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position requires afternoon, evenings and weekend work hours as scheduled. License and Certification Must be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certification. Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled #J-18808-Ljbffr