Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description:

POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY:

The Summer Youth Basketball Coordinator will organize and facilitate local opportunities for teens to develop their basketball skills over the summer. They will also coordinate activities to promote healthy peer to peer and peer to adult relationships. The successful incumbent will also oversee the promotion of the program and communication with the families of the participants. The incumbent will working out of our church location at 1480 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, B.C., and will include a spiritual formation component to the program.

BASIC FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• organize and facilitate basketball skills sessions for teens
• network with local schools and agencies to the promote summer youth program
• plan and supervise field trips and special events for the teen groups (i.e. beach days)
• plan transportation for teens to field trips and special events
• set up and clean up for youth programs
• promote summer camp opportunities
• help families register for camp
• arrange transportation to drop in
• connect with parents of youth with relevant information regarding activities
• shop and prepare food for youth programs
• reconcile expenses for youth programming
• offer some administrative support to the church office staff
• other duties as assigned

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Governance Boards and Councils: none

Internal:

• Ministry Unit management, Officer
• Divisional Headquarters - Area Commander, DHQ Youth Department, Regional Youth Coordinator
• Territorial Headquarters – Territorial Youth Department, Territorial Abuse Advisor

External:

• Okanagan Central Youth Pastor’s networks, Child Protection Agencies (as needed)

MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY:

• Reports directly to Corps Officer.
• Direct reports: None.
• Workflow coordinator. May supervise volunteers serving with youth.

FINANCIAL AND MATERIAL MANAGEMENT:

• Monitors spending for the programs overseen.
• Regular responsibility for minor financial matters and for wise use of resources.
• May be authorized to handle small amounts of cash.
• Minimal material responsibility.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Serves in a church office environment. The location of work may create a possibility of experiencing the following disagreeable conditions:
  • people with challenging behaviour
  • verbal abuse,
  • minor risk of harm, injury, illness due to physical attacks from others, rough play and/or exposure to infectious diseases.
• Intervenes if participants’ behaviour changes.
• The job includes periods planning for program delivery, which may involve computer research.

The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Army’s Mission, Vision and Values, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Qualifications and Certifications:

• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training is an asset.
• Internal Child Abuse Prevention training modules to be completed during probation.
• An alternate combination of education and experience may be considered.

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

• A minimum of three years of related experience.
• Able to provide Criminal Background Check screening and Vulnerable Secord Check that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required.

Skills and Capabilities (examples provided below):

• Wholehearted support for the mission, vision and values of The Salvation Army.
• Respect and understanding of The Salvation Army mission, culture, and values.
• Possesses personal qualities and attitudes that respect and maintain the spirit, dignity and individuality of guests and staff.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others.
• Ability to train, supervise and support volunteers.
• Creativity and innovation.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong administrative, organization, written, digital and verbal communication skills.
• Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record check clearance
• Valid BC Driver’s License and clean driver’s abstract
• Love for youth
• Proven ability to make meaningful connections with youth and parents/caregivers.

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this position is $21.83 to $27.29 with a maximum of $32.75.

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email

Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca

if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.