Youth Center Director

Position Title: Youth Center Director Job Summary: Responsible for the development and management of The Salvation Army Peoria Citadel Youth Center.
Must be a positive example and reflect the love of Jesus through leadership and interactions.
Must build quality, healthy relationships with youth (ages 0-18) in the community through positive youth development.
Manages staff and volunteer leaders.
Report To: Corps Officers Qualifications: Candidates must have a passion for fulfilling the mission of The Salvation Army and must be articulate in presenting the same to others.
Candidates must successfully pass the pre-employment background inquiry and annual motor vehicle check with a valid driver's license.
Three years of experience in developing and leading youth programing is highly desired.
Education: Two years of college experience required; Bachelor's Degree in Youth Ministry or other related field preferred.
Relevant experience may be used in lieu of degree.
Skills: Ability to manage people and projects successfully, efficiently, and effectively.
Team player, self-starter, able to handle several projects at the same time, and perform well with minimal supervision.
Must have an interest and ability to work with people of diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds in a sensitive and culturally appropriate manner.
Ability to establish policies and procedures, holding others accountable to the same.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience or capacity to demonstrate positive interpersonal skills and work as a cooperative team member.
Demonstrated awareness of budget resources and cost control, as well as planning and administering budgets.
Proficiency in computer software applications, including demonstrated experience in using email, MS Office applications, Internet and Social Media platforms.
Willing to work a sporadic schedule of mornings, afternoon, evenings, or weekends.
Schedule will depend upon youth center programs and activities.
Ability to initiate, develop, and follow through with new and current programs.
Possession of certification in CPR and First Aid or ability to obtain certification.
Up-to-date Safe From Harm (SFH) Certification required; SFH Trainer preferred.
The Salvation Army Mission Statement The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church.
Its message is based on the Bible.
Its ministry is motivated by the love of Christ.
Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Responsibilities: Supervise Salvation Army Youth Center (The SAL) activities; monitor open gymnasium, hallway, breeze way, bathrooms, outdoor field activities; maintain safe environment; enforce policies and procedures; ensure security of facility at closing.
Research, plan and develop athletic, educational, and recreational activities for the youth center.
Develop and schedule programs for ages 6 to 17 with the intent of bridging all participants into Salvation Army spiritual activities.
Coordinate with other community organizations and school officials to spearhead enrollment in community center programs; assist in the solicitation of funds and marketing for community center programs to business and civic organizations alongside Tri-County Development Staff; research, assist with the budgeting process of grants and obtain grant funding to support community center programs and equipment.
Lead youth group activities and oversee the character building programs.
Research, develop and execute programs with the intent of discipling youth to grow and mature socially, emotionally, and spiritually; including but not limited to Bible studies, divisional programs, weekday services, and youth conferences/retreats.
Direct and supervise other youth programming, including, but not limited to: Summer Day Camp, Vacation Bible School, Summer Overnight Camping Ministry, After-School Program, New Family Outreach Events, Community Celebrations, etc.
Be a mentor to youth, encouraging and supporting them.
Understanding and properly communicating the doctrines and biblical beliefs of The Salvation Army to the youth.
Train, supervise and provide ongoing support and guidance for volunteers as needed.
Personally attend and transport youth to Army activities and programs (Youth Councils, Discipleship Retreat, Youth Center special events, etc.
).
When applicable, generates departmental payroll by calculating timecards.
Prepare, update, and maintain confidential records and files of youth and community center participants.
Supervise, schedule, and keep records for volunteer workers in youth programs and/or community center programs.
Prepare and maintain monthly count of services rendered and prepare monthly statistical report for The Salvation Army and outside agencies-and organizations.
Develop and implement the necessary systems to facilitate open gyms and basketball practices.
Supervise, schedule, and keep records for community service workers in community center programs.
Encourage community center patrons to attend or participate in other Salvation Army programs and worship services.
Alongside corps officers and congregants, bridge community center patrons to the congregational life of the corps.
When necessary, transport program participants to and from activities using Salvation Army vehicles.
Ensure that Safe from Harm guidelines are instituted and followed in the local setting.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Position Ranking: Regular Full Time, Exempt Physical Demands/ Work Environment: This Position is required to do basic business and office work.
To successfully perform the essential functions of this position, the individual is regularly required to talk and listen, stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel.
Individual must be able to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk or hear.
Individual must also be able to lift to fifty pounds.
The use of Office and Computer Equipment is necessary.
Vision abilities will require close vision.
Work may be performed indoors and occasionally require outdoors to attend meetings or see employees.
There is low to moderate noise level for this position.
For some duties of this job, such as special events and outdoor activities, the employee will be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.
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.
Requirements: JOIN OUR TEAM! The Salvation Army Mission Statement The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church.
Its message is based on the Bible.
Its ministry is motivated by the love of Christ.
Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
North & Central Illinois Division Job Summary: Responsible for the development and management of The Salvation Army Peoria Citadel Youth Center.
Must be a positive example and reflect the love of Jesus through leadership and interactions.
Must build quality, healthy relationships with youth (ages 0-18) in the community through positive youth development.
Manages staff and volunteer leaders.
Salary Range: $47,000 to $49,000 Annually