Program Aide - NE_Boys and Girls Club 1-350

OFFICIAL JOB DESCRIPTION

 THE SALVATION ARMY
 NORTH AND SOUTH CAROLINA DIVISION
 JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB CODE:  _______________ DATE: 
JOB TITLE:  PROGRAM STAFF/Lifeguard INCUMBENT: 
REPORTS TO: Program Director DEPARTMENT: Boys’ & Girls’ Club
LOCATION:  High Point, NC FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

A building is just a facility, inert & inanimate; but conduct a varied and strong program within it and it becomes dynamic, live and vibrant place of activity and feeling. The direct responsibility of the Program Staff is to initiate, plan and coordinate so this happens. Ideally, there should be some constructive activity or interest to attract and hold every boy and girl.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Plan and formulate the overall club program objectives geared and scheduled to include the interest and needs of all  age groups.
 
2. Direct and supervise the work of volunteers.
 
3. Coordinate all program activities within the organization.
 
4. Promote and stimulate interest in activities, by encouraging participation and posting flyers, bulletins, and etc.
 
5. Recruit and provide orientation of new members.
 
6. Assist with the Club’s Educational and After School Programs which may include daily school bus pickup and take home from local School/Club or periodic group trips.
 
7. Attend and make recommendations for staff meetings.
 
8. Recommend needed supplies in accordance with organizational policy.
 
9. Counsel with individual boy and girl members, and/or parents, as needed and keep all pertaining records.
 
10. Assist with developing program schedules, newsletters, special interest notices & flyers; in accordance with Organizational policy.
 
11. Assume other duties as may be assigned in accordance with the Staff Manual or by local City Command.

Program Assistant/Lifeguard
Job Description – Page 2

12. Serve as lifeguard for Club members when the pool is in use.

13. Be responsible for cleaning locker rooms when the pool is open.

14. Be responsible for opening and closing of swimming pool.

15. Enforce safety rules when Club members are swimming.

16. Keep swimming area clean and free of debris.

17. Keep swimming pool clean and maintained on a daily basis.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

The employee must be able to:

1. Operate all games and recreational equipment; to include minor repairs and adjustments. Should be able to communicate repairs to technicians to get equipment repaired.
 
2. Move equipment as needed using a hand truck and wearing appropriate protective equipment including a back brace.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

The employee must be physically fit as some moving and lifting of equipment will be required. A high school diploma is a minimum requirement with a college degree in business or any of the arts preferred. Qualified experience may be substituted for college degree. Ability to plan, initiate and interpret activities, programs, and services based on the developmental needs of young people is a must. In addition, fundamental computer skills in word processing, spreadsheet, and database are required.

Lifeguards must have Red Cross Certification.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Most work conditions will be in an office or multipurpose, air conditioned building. Some activities will require outside supervision and coordination.

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.