What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Center Director position at The Salvation Army Eastern Territory?
Overview
Position: Community Center Director
Department: Community Center
Availability of Position: May 1, 2025
Schedule: Monday – Friday 12:00-8:00
Reporting Relationship: Corps Commanding Officer
Salary and Grade: 76 Status: Full time- non-exempt
The Salvation Army is hiring and offers truly excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:
- Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time and sick time.
- Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
- Comprehensive health care coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles
- Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Remitted Tuition Program
- Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
- Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!
Position Overview:
A committed Christian with a solid relationship with Jesus Christ who will develop, conduct and coordinate all programs for children and youth as well as direct the Community Center and all of its programs.
Responsibilities
Description of Position:
- Be responsible to develop and expand new and existing programs for children and
- Oversees a safe and healthy environment for children during program hours.
- Assist in hiring of staff for the After-School program and Day Camp program.
- Schedule staff so that adequate coverage is maintained for all rooms and activities.
- Coordinate with Learning Center Director how both programs will work together
- Responsible for collecting, journaling, and processing membership fees and that they are current in order for children to participate in program.
- Assist with the Christmas distribution (i.e. Toy Shop and Food distribution packing and distribution).
- Organize and plan the Summer Day Camp program (5-7 weeks)
- Coordinate and run the Women’s Volleyball League, Men’s Open gym, Men’s Basket Ball league
- Preform related duties as assigned
The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the candidate will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- High school diploma; College degree preferred
- Has had significant experience in youth programming and leadership (no less than 2 years).
- Has good organizational skills.
- Actively participates in the worship and ministry of the Corps.
- Valid PA Driver’s License with good record and able to be approved driver for The Salvation Army based on insurance criteria
- As a Mandated reporter, must provide proof of having completed training on recognizing and reporting child abuse.
- Child Protection Clearances PA Act 153 requires that all prospective employees complete the following clearance and background checks prior to employment: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check. Meets the Child Protection Clearances required by PA Act 153 to include PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record Check along with renewals every five years.
- Must have an understanding of and support for the Mission of The Salvation Army.
Contact: Please submit your resume and cover letter as instructed below.
External candidates interested in this position please apply online at http://careers.salvationarmy.org.
Internal candidates interested in applying for this position please apply at http://internal-usesalvationarmy.icims.com.
No Phone Calls Please.
Released by the Divisional Human Resources Department 1/27/25_____________________________________________________________
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
The Salvation Army’s 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 God.
Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ
and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Requisition No. 2333