Community Center Director I

Location: Pasco County Corps, Port Richey, FL Position Type: Regular Full-Time Pay Range: $19.00 – $22.00/ Hour About this opportunity: We are looking for a candidate with experience leading/developing recreational, educational or social service programs to join our team as our Community Center Director. This role leads our community center programs including our before/after school program and summer/school break day camps. This position is responsible for supervising and monitoring the day-to-day operation of the Community Center including operational hours, facility maintenance and security, program development and promotion, and recreational activities; and ensures center operates in compliance with The Salvation Army mission, policies and procedures. Key responsibilities: Plans, schedules, assigns, and supervises the work of Community Center personnel; Trains and instructs employees in the proper methods and procedures; monitors work in progress and upon completion to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established policies and procedures; Conducts performance evaluations and provides salary and hiring/firing recommendations. Opens/closes the Community Center in compliance with established operating hours; Ensures the center is properly secured during non-operating hours. Oversees and supervises in the maintenance and repair of the Community Center; Inspects facility on a regular basis to detect needed repairs in a timely manner; Ensures that all center equipment is properly maintained and used by patrons in order to guarantee long life of equipment. Researches, plans, develops, schedules, promotes, implements, and monitors recreational programs and activities for all age-groups based on the needs and interest of the local community. Schedules, facilitates and/or supervises activities occurring at the center such as sporting events, craft classes, games, field trips, etc.; Monitors activities hosted or conducted by outside groups. Monitors all patrons visiting the Community Center to ensure compliance with rules and regulations and to ensure their safety. Determines funding needs; Develops and implements fund-raising activities to generate funds for programs i.e. canteens and dispenser machines, etc. Assists in preparing the Community Center's operational budget; Monitors expenses to ensure compliance with budget constraints. Monitors and maintains adequate inventory of supplies and equipment for center operations; Recommends and submits purchase requests to the supervisor for approval. Prepares and maintains up-to-date records and reports regarding the Community Center programs and statistics. Builds and maintains effective and positive relationships with the public and other community agencies and church groups in order to promote awareness of the Community Center activities. What we are looking for in you: Two year college or technical school degree in Physical Education, Social Work or a related field AND Three years progressively responsible experience developing and implementing recreational programs with at least one year in a supervisory capacity, OR Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Completed D.C.F Training Requirements Child Care Regulation Certificate Valid State Drivers License C.P.R and First Aid Certification Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor recreational environment where there may be physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like. Employee Benefits Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holiday Paid Time Off Retirement Plan Life Insurance and more! To learn more about the Salvation Army, click here! Why work for us? The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans.  Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good. Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are… Passionate Compassionate Uplifting Brave Trustworthy Additional Information: 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. To apply, click on the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom of this posting. Application Submittal Period:  05/07/2024 – 08/31/2024 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled