Program Coordinator I - FT - Sapulpa Boys & Girls Club

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has an opening for a Program Coordinator I for the Boys and Girls Club, located in Sapulpa, Oklahoma.

Job Summary

Coordinates the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of specific program(s) for youth between the ages of 6 and 18 within a designated Club.  Plans activities and facilitates programs for groups of youth in assigned Specific program areas. (STEM, STEAM, Art, Sports/Athletics. Aquatics, Education). Other duties include writing program reports, supervising youth, and transporting youth in Club vehicles.  Builds and maintains a professional relationship with all Club members and their families in order to help advance the mission of The Salvation Army.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Ability to present a positive and professional image of The Salvation Army.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of Child Behavior and Development.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of early childhood curriculum development.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of First Aid and C.P.R and ability to ensure the safety of children.
• Ability to teach children Christian values as well as general early childhood education curriculum.
• Ability to plan, develop, and implement effective childhood programs and activities.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in business, accounting, or social services

And

• Two (2) years’ progressively responsible experience in program management, administration and operation of a Boys & Girls Club,
  

or 

• Three (3) years’ experience working in a similar youth serving organization,

or

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

Certifications

• Valid State Driver’s License
• First Aid and C.P.R. Certification (or ability to obtain)
• BGCA Learning Coach Certification (or ability to obtain)

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:      

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.

• Ability to read, write and communicate the English language effectively.

• Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing.

• Ability to drive a vehicle safely and follow all applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
• Ability and willingness to conduct all duties in accordance with the ministry of the organization and its Christian principles; conducts all communications and job duties with the highest level of professionalism.
• Duties are usually performed standing and walking and relieved by periods of sitting to perform other duties.
  
• Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) frequently.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor recreational environment where there may be physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt and the like.

Additional Comments:

All employees recognize 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. 

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