Community Center Aide
The Salvation Army Mission:
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.
Job Objective:
The Community Center Aide will be directly responsible to assist in the day to day operations of Community Center programs as assigned by the Community Center Coordinator. This will include daily involvement with families, youth, and seniors: and interactions with individuals from the community in a variety of activities.
Essential functions:
This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position. Other job related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
- Be a positive representative of The Salvation Army, of its values, and of its mission statement
- Assist in coordinating games and activities in conjunction with Program Directors
- Oversee provision of skilled and nurture care for children of individuals who attend Salvation Army Programs or events
- Provide supervision, direction, and communication to program volunteers
- Maintain order and discipline in assigned areas, following program guidelines
- Clean and properly close designated areas prior to conclusion of each shift
- Be punctual, polite, and respectful
- Maintain daily sign in/out records, and statistical data for all programs while working
- Train participants in proper care and use of games and equipment
- Must be dependable, organizes, thorough, and able to work with little supervision
- Complete security check and lock up at the conclusions of programs
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with The Salvation Army's "Safe From Harm" program
- Maintain positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relationships with community members, co-workers and supervisors. This includes, bit is not limited to, such actions as; resolution of conflict in a professional manner; courteous treatment of staff, visitor and community members; respect of others' property and person; and professional and appropriate communication to and about community members, co-workers and supervisors
- Assist with Red Kettle Campaign as needed (driving, counting, office tasks, etc.)
- Communicate expectations (example: times, equipment usage, clean up, and anything else) to each group using our facility