Job Description

The Salvation Army Omaha Kroc Center is seeking energetic and relationship-oriented individuals to be part of our team. The Kroc Center is a unique, privately owned community center that strives every day to enrich the lives of the people we serve - physically, spiritually, and educationally. Voted as a Best Christian Workplace by BCWI for four years, you can be part of a passionate team who love to serve and support one another and our community. At the Kroc Center you will have the opportunity to use and develop your experience and skills in a fun and caring environment. If that sounds intriguing to you then read more about our needs and expectations - we can’t wait to meet you!

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.

Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center Purpose Statement

Inspire people to discover their God given talents and develop their potential through artistic, educational, physical, and spiritual experiences in a Christ-centered atmosphere.

Job Summary/Primary Purpose: Responsible for the direct supervision of children in KidZone with emphasis on safety and healthy activities to ensure a quality experience during the child’s visit.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in creative development and participate in execution of programming as well as community programs sponsored by the Kroc Center.
• Provide excellent customer service for parents and relate positively to young children.
• Maintain cleanliness of KidZone by cleaning equipment, toys, play areas, and restrooms.
• Follow each step of the check-in/check-out procedures for all children.
• Inform supervisor if a child has been left for more than two hours.
• Ensure the safe use of the facility by enforcement of facility regulations.
• Assist with emergencies or accidents appropriately and complete incident reports as needed.
• Report any suspicion of child abuse to the appropriate coordinator or manager.
• Interact professionally with the public, business community, Salvation Army Officers, and Kroc Center staff.
• Ensure KidZone is stocked with appropriate brochures and forms.
• Provide support to youth engagement programming in various program spaces, primarily, but not limited to The Loft, RJ’s Adventure Zone, and KidZone.
• All other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred and experience working with youth 1 – 8 years old.

Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position.

• Good communication skills including interpersonal skills.
• English proficiency required; Spanish language skills preferred.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Exceptional flexibility and ability to work on multiple projects or tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to collaborate and work within a team.
• Attention to detail, creative problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters
• Strong independent judgement.
• General computer knowledge is required to access payroll, timekeeping and personal data via a web-based system.

Other Qualifications: Must pass all applicable background checks.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must successfully complete Safe from Harm training as established by The Salvation Army.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires the ability to see, talk, hear, stand, walk, sit, and use hands to finger, handle or feel. It also requires the ability to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions: The noise level is moderate.

Qualifications

The pay rate for this position is $15.00 per hour.

All employees recognize that 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.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.