Job Description

The Cobham Youth Director leads, supervises, and reports on all youth programming at the Warren Corps, including after-school programs, summer day camps, back-to-school initiatives, seasonal events, and additional youth activities.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct supervision and training to program aides and volunteers in alignment with The Salvation Army's policies and procedures
• Planning and organizing activities in the gymnasium, game room, and other spaces
• Maintaining regular communication with parents and guardians
• Coordinating fundraising initiatives and volunteer recruitment to support year-round youth programs
• Managing administrative tasks, including data collection, budgeting, statistical reporting, and compliance with funder and state requirements
• Building collaborative relationships with community agencies and organizations by sharing program information and participating in local at-risk youth initiatives

Performing other duties as assigned within the scope of the role

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in youth programming, education, or related fields

• Successful completion and ongoing maintenance of Pennsylvania Act 153 clearances: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check (renewed every 5 years). PA Mandated and Permissive Reporting and The Salvation Army's KeepSAfe training required.

• Demonstrates understanding of and commitment to benefiting young children of the community by providing adult mentoring to assist children in developing into mature and responsible adults.

• All three PA Clearances required upon employment and thereafter upon renewal date: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, Request for Criminal Record, and Fingerprint based federal criminal history.
• PA Mandated and Permissive Reporting and The Salvation Army’s KeepSAfe training required.