Red Shield Youth Center Program Manager (9099)

Schedule/Hours: Full-time

This position is responsible for:

Plans and directs the center-wide program services with broad oversight of program activities. Plans, develop, trains and provide daily supervision of program operations, volunteers and staff. Performs and monitors a variety of programmatic administrative duties to support program operations. Ensures all programs are operated in a safe manner and positively impact the lives of youth through activities and services that measurably and progressively move youth individually to attain positive outcomes. May be required to transport youth center members and staff to/from center and approved activities and events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plans and supervises the administration and analysis of center-wide program curriculum and activities that support The Salvation Army Red Shield Youth Centers Youth Development Strategy; ensures that programs are safe and drive outcomes; establishes objectives consistent with organizational goals and missions.

• Conduct regular meetings with the RSYC Director to establish program and training needs.

• Collaborates with the RSYC Director to coordinate the onboarding and training of staff on an ongoing basis to ensure a prepared and engaged program staff to meet current needs of youth and funding requirements.

• Ensures the evaluation of programs on a continual basis and ensures programs/activities respond to youth needs.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• 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.

Employee Benefits:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance, Vision & Dental 
• Voluntary Life Insurance & more!

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR IN YOU

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related fieldAND

• Two (2) years’ work experience planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young peopleOR

• Any equivalent combination of education/experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid State Driver's License

Must be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certification.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled