Classification: Part-time – 20 hours/week – Monday to Friday

                          Summer Day camp, and school breaks full time hours.

Location: In person- 736 W. Main Street  Lexington, KY 40508

Job Type: Part-time Monday to Friday

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Job Focus:

To plan, implement, supervise and evaluate activities provided within specific program areas, such as education, career development, sports, fitness and recreation, character/leadership development and health/life skills.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare Youth for Success _
• Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes:
• Promote and stimulate program participation
• Register new members and participate in their club orientation process
• Provide guidance and role modeling to members
• Program Development and Implementation _
• Effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities for drop-in members and visitors
• Greet new arrivals and introduce to other members
• Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of the Main Street Club and satellite sites at all times. Prepare periodic activity reports and collect information necessary for the compilation of statistics
• Ensure a healthy and safe environment, supervising members primarily in games room, gymnasium, and other areas and extension sites as needed
• Clean designated program area after use on a daily basis
• Supervision of Children _
• Ensure a productive work environment by participating in staff meetings
• Enforce rules and regulations in order to maintain discipline
• Organize, lead and provide interest in activities, such as arts and crafts, game room and gym
• Participate in special programs and events as designated by supervisor
• Required to drive a vehicle
• Maintain close daily contact with staff (professional and volunteer), and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/instructions; instruct; advise/counsel
• Maintain contact with members’ parents and others to assist in resolving problems
• Provide other services as required for the efficient functioning of The Salvation Army *

Job Requirements/Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required; some college preferred
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older
• Valid Kentucky State Driver’s License
• Previous experience working with children
• TB Skin Test required
• CPR and First Aid Certification required
• Within 60 days of hire: Mandatory youth development training as required by Child Care Licensing and Regulations

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.