Youth Program Lead

About the role

The purpose of this position is to help oversee the youth and volunteers in the Children’s Church and Youth Programs and implement the ministry and mission of the Eastside Corps Community Center. They will also help in all aspects of our After School Program and our Summer Day Camp. This position will require a “ministry mindset” and an evangelistic approach to children’s and youth ministry.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean classrooms (chairs, supplies, boards, floors and trash)
• Complete and submit youth reports and statistics reports (On Time)
• Pick up youth for Afterschool Children and Youth Programs
• Fuel and maintain vehicles (which includes cleaning, inside and outside)
• Plan, organize, and lead Sunday Children’s Church (morning Sunday School and Worship Service), this includes children and volunteers.
• Assist as needed with afternoon Sunday School.
• Plan, organize, and lead Youth Programs such as: Troops, Worship Arts Classes, Dinner, and Singing Company. This includes children and volunteers.
• Plan for, lead, and supervise children and volunteers in AM and PM Sunday School, Children’s Church, Youth Programs, Afterschool Program, Winter/Spring Break Camp and Summer Day Camp
• Maintain registration and payment accounts for afterschool programs, Summer Day Camp, and Winter and Spring Day Camps
• Responsible for Camp Arnold online registration and coordinating transportation, pickup and drop-off and follow-up to seekers
• Assist with other youth programs such as: Teen Nights, vacation Bible school, Day Camp, Bible studies, assemblies/ chapel meetings, etc.
• Maintain department logs including, but not limited to, attendance sheet, document volunteer hours, fill out incident reports, and notice of concerns
• Create physical files as needed
• Provide administrative support to department heads as needed
• Child Safety Duties: Implement Child Safety procedures as outlined by The Salvation Army policies. Maintain accurate, organized, complete and functional files related to Protecting the Mission and Policies for Work with Minors. Plan, prepare for, and conduct training and informational sessions and workshops related to Protecting the Mission and Policies for work with minors. Ensure compliance to policies. Disseminate and provide updates of Mission and Policy material at the Eastside Corps Community Center. Lead or assist, as necessary, with following through with concerns and complaints.
• Prepare and distribute snacks and meals as needed for programs
• Maintain classrooms, gym, chapel, and all areas occupied by the Youth Program clean and orderly and eliminate any safety hazards
• Perform all safety duties as required by The Salvation Army’s safety policies.
• Assist with Christmas programs and other seasonal programs, community programs, projects, and office tasks when necessary or requested by the commanding officer or program supervisor
• Attend staff, Corps Council, and Advisory Council meetings, training, and conferences as recommended and approved by commanding officer
• Conduct assessments as needed to determine whether programs offered are relevant
• Provide input to the budget process for the youth department and keep expenditures within approved budgetary line items
• Follow all fiscal and financial policies and procedures implemented by the Salvation Army Eastside Corps Community Center
• Implement all safety policies and regulations as required by The Salvation Army Injury and Incident Prevention Program (IIPP), including reporting of any injury, illness or near-misses by employees
• Have a close working relationship with other Corps personnel
• Regular attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job
• Enter and update work schedule into assigned Corps systems, if needed
• Perform any other work-related duties and assignments as requested by Supervisor/ Corps Officer

Qualifications

• Applicant must be at least 18 years of age
• A High School Diploma or GED is required. College degree or experience preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in one or more of the following fields: youth work, programming, teen development, etc.
• A valid Frist Aid CPR/ AED certificate
• Show an ability to deal with physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of youth in programs
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with a diverse client population
• Must have a valid Washington State Driver’s license and ability to pass TSA MVR check and in-house driving test, including being at least 21 years of age to be able to drive
• Ability to pass background and MVR checks
• Ability to work with limited or no supervision
• Ability to work with other staff members and volunteers a must
• Ability to speak English fluently to communicate with volunteers and children in programs
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Ability to multi-task and set priorities
• Have a working knowledge of The Salvation Army’s mission or willingness to learn it
• An understanding and acceptance of The Salvation Army’s mission, philosophy, and practices
• To carry out its policies and procedures
• Have good people skills and a friendly demeanor
• Basic computer knowledge: Excel, Word. PowerPoint and ability to navigate database applications and use new software programs with basic training
• Must have good communication and organizational skills
• Must be a team-player
• Must be goal-oriented and self-motivated
• Capable of maintaining high level of integrity
• Be a team player

Benefits

A generous benefits package is included with full-time positions: paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurance.