Community Center Director (Lake Worth Corps)

Location:  Palm Beach Area Command/Lake Worth Corps – WPB, FL

Position Type:  Community Center Director – Regular Full Time

Pay Rate:  $23.26 p/h       

About this opportunity:

Opens/closes the Community Center in compliance with established operating hours; ensures the center is properly secured during non-operating hours.

Supervises and participates in the maintenance and repair of the Community Center; inspects facility on a regular basis to detect needed repairs in a timely manner; ensures that all center equipment is properly maintained and used by patrons in order to guarantee long life of equipment.

Researches, plans, develops, schedules, promotes, implements, and monitors recreational programs and activities for all age-groups based on the needs and interest of the local community.

Schedules, facilitates and/or supervises activities occurring at the center such as sporting events, craft classes, games, field trips, etc.; monitors activities hosted or conducted by outside groups.

Monitors all patrons visiting the Community Center to ensure compliance with rules and regulations and to ensure their safety.

Develops and implements fund-raising activities to generate funds for programs i.e. canteens and dispenser machines, etc.

Assists in preparing the Community Center's operational budget (advises Area Command of the needs of the gym and costs); monitors expenses to ensure compliance with budget constraints.

What we are looking for in you:

Two-year college or technical school degree in Physical Education, Social Work or a related field,

and

Three years progressively responsible experience developing and implementing recreational programs with at least one year in a supervisory capacity,

or

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

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Ability to meet attendance requirements.

Ability to read, write and communicate the English language.

Duties are usually performed by combinations of sitting, standing, and walking on a frequent change basis.

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.

Employee Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans and more!

To learn more about the name of program or location, click here!

https://www.ministrytoolkit.org/assets/share/asset/adoe15uz5z

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.

The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its 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.  Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, 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.

Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are…

• Passionate
• Compassionate
• Uplifting
• Brave
• Trustworthy

Additional Information:

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

To apply, click on the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom of this posting.

Application Submittal Period:  November 20, 2024 – December 20, 2024

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.

When an application is selected for review, typically, only applicants who indicate the relevant education and experience requirements, as indicated in the job description for the position, may be considered for job openings. Please FULLY complete the application, answer questions completely, honestly and to the best of your ability. Please also upload a copy of your resume (when available). Those applicants requiring accommodation to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Human Resources Department at the applicable location.

We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!