After School Camp Youth Development Professional

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has an opening for a Youth Development Professional for The Salvation Army Red Shield Club of Henderson, NC.

Job Summary

Plans, implements, supervises members and evaluates activities provided within a specific program area, supporting Club priority outcome areas of Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Good Character and Citizenship. May oversee special programs and/or events (i.e. Keystone, Youth of the Year and Awards Programs), and/or participate in the implementation of other unit activities as necessary. In absence of the Program Coordinator; may provide supervision oversight to other Youth Development Professionals to ensure continuity of program services at unit/branch locations. 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

Knowledge of the proper rules and techniques of common childhood games and recreational activities. Ability to teach children Christian values as well as general early childhood education curriculum. Ability to facilitate and lead age-appropriate childhood programs and activities.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or G.E.D. and One year experience leading youth activities,

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

Physical Requirements/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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled