Red Shield Youth Center Program Manager_NE-ALM_351-Boys and Girls Club 2

Red Shield Youth Center Program Manager_NE-ALM_351-Boys and Girls Club 2

Location:The Salvation Army – Shreveport, Corps

 

Position Title: Red Shield Youth Center Program Manager

 

About this opportunity:

Plans and directs the center-wide program services with broad oversight of program activities.

 

Responsibilities include:

• Plans, develops, trains and provides 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.

 

• 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.

 

• 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.
• Plans, implements, administers, evaluates and supervises a variety of programs including monitoring program content, activities, resources, and training at each Center site; ensures the completion of required reports [particularly for grant/restricted funded programs]; and prepare any required interagency reports.

 

• Conducts regular meetings with the Site Director to establish program and training needs.

 

• Collaborates with the Site 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.

 

• Assists in planning and implementing staff development and training program in collaboration with the Site Director and the Center team.

 

• Assists Site Director in building and maintaining partnerships with other youth-serving organizations, youth, parents, families, and community organizations.

 

• Oversees the provision of day-to-day program activities in accordance with established standards and goals.
• Ensures the accuracy, integrity and security of all program data and memberships.

 

• Ensures that youth are encouraged to participate in a variety of program areas/activities and receive instruction and constructive feedback to develop skills in program area(s), such as Health & PE.  

 

• Demonstrates leadership to assure conduct, safety and development of youth.

 

• Maintains center-wide program goals and settings that insure the health and safety of youth. Ensures that staff understand and effectively communicate standards of program; that they ensure program areas are safe, well ventilated, and well lit; and that equipment is maintained in good working condition.

 

Planning & Resource Management Responsibilities (20%)

 

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

 

• Participates in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the center’s annual budget, ensuring that organizational-wide programs and activities are operated within established budgetary guidelines.

 

• Monitors and ensures proper recordkeeping and reporting including activities and events conducted, breakdowns of daily participation figures, notable achievements and any problems/issues.

 

• Collaborates with Site Director monthly to review and update the supplies, equipment, and curriculum needed to carry out programs safely and effectively.

 

Partnership Development, Marketing & Public Relations Responsibilities (10%)

 

• Assists Center leaders in developing collaborative partnerships with other youth serving organizations, youth, parents, families, and community organizations.

 

• Collaborates with the Center leaders to increase visibility of center programs via posting of daily schedule, announcements of upcoming events and the dissemination of timely information for the development of advertising and promotion through mailings, fliers, and media releases.

 

Personnel Management Responsibilities (10%)

 

• Manages the program staff required to carry out the functions of the programs and responsibilities of the position; manages staff hours and work schedules; supports and responds to staff to meet their daily needs.

 

• Collaborates with the Site Director and Human Resources to identify and recruit personnel to limit vacancies and to screen and select personnel to meet program needs with budget expectations.

 

• With the support of the Site Director, onboards and trains staff on an ongoing basis to ensure a prepared and engaged program staff to meet current needs of youth and funding requirements.

 

• Prepares and supports managers in their role as leaders and managers of teams of workers.

 

• Ensures regular and consistent review of staff performance to recognize, correct and address staff performance; collaborates with the Site Director, identify and address potential discipline and guidance needs with staff.

 

• Ensures consistent and regular implementation of policy and procedure with all personnel.

 

 

 

 

 

What we are looking for in you:

 

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

 

And

 

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

 

Or

 

Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

 

Position requires regular business hours, afternoon, evening, nights, and weekends as needed to provide oversight to programs, attend events and address urgent matters

 

Valid State Driver’s License. 

Must be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certification.

 

 

Submittal Period: 4/28/25- 5/5/25

 

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.

 

Physical Requirements: 

 

• 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.

 

• Ability to drive an approved vehicle to transport youth center staff and members in a safe manner obeying all driving requirements and standards.

 

• Frequently spend time in intense concentration reviewing and entering information into computer.

 

• Ability to communicate with individuals utilizing a telephone, computer, or other electronic device.

 

• Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken words, communicating orally with others accurately and clearly.

 

• Requires travel and driving program participants within the community and to participate in off-site Center events. 

 

 

Why work for us?

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in his name without discrimination.

We strive to do the “Most Good” for our employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans. Our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good, with these five values at the heart of everything we do:

We are…

• Passionate
• Compassionate
• Uplifting
• Brave
• Trustworthy

 

Additional Information: All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

 

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