The Salvation Army is seeking a Program Director for the Denver Red Shield Community Center. This position is a full time, exempt assignment. The position will require working a flexible schedule in an environment with demanding timelines, shifting priorities and where frequent interruption is routine.
The Denver Red Shield is a fully comprehensive community center with a gymnasium, fitness area, boxing gym, computer lab, office spaces, meeting rooms, chapel, kitchen, handball court, volleyball court, and other associated spaces.
The Salvation Army is seeking a qualified person who will be responsible for the safe and successful implementation and coordination of all center programming at the Denver Red Shield.
Required Experience
Minimum five years of progressive full-time management of recreation facilities and full-time staff in a non-profit setting.
Age 21 or older with a valid CO Driver License
Marketing and Public Relations experience with the ability to professionally promote the Denver Red Shield and all subsequent activities
Able to address multiple projects in a timely manner being detail-oriented with the ability to take projects from beginning through completion; exercise good judgment and comfortable taking initiative with projects
Ability to maintain a self-motivated and self-directed schedule with limited supervision, as well as the ability to work in a team setting with other professionals
Ability to be involved in engaging the community and learning what services the community is interested in as well as the best method of delivery
Coordinate the usage of the entire facility so as to maximize its usage and potential, including detailed program planning, implementation and assessment as well as the addition of new programs
Comfortable working in an ethnically diverse environment across all age populations and able to communicate effectively with all, maintaining a positive, non-judgmental attitude
Must be able to work in a fast paced environment with multiple demands competing for attention while maintaining a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relationships with clients, co-workers and supervisors in conformity with The Salvation Army Mission Statement
The ability to work in a distinctively Christian environment, and promote Christian ideals in every facet of the programs.
Required Education
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Parks Recreation and Tourism, Sport Management, Business or other related field is required with a Masters’ Degree and/or professional certification preferred
Have or obtain and keep current: First Aid, CPR and AED certification
Ability to speak and write the English language with professional level skill is required
Proficiency with current software computer programs including Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes, Internet and standard office equipment and systems
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