Job Description

Posted Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 4:00 AM | Expires Monday, May 19, 2025 at 3:59 AM

Location: Chattanooga Area Command – East Lake Corps

Position: Regular Part Time Program Aide

Pay Rate: $15.00/hour

About This Opportunity

Assists in facilitating and monitoring assigned recreational activities of the Corps programs; supervises and provides homework tutoring; transports patrons to and from the Corps programs & events; assists in maintaining facilities, equipment, and grounds.

Key Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, coordinates, supervises, leads, and evaluates activities for the assigned program area.
• Supervises and takes part in organized group games amongst children; leads and motivates children to exhibit good sportsmanship.
• Reports any injuries to the supervisor immediately and instructs the injured party to complete an incident report.
• Supervises the care and maintenance of all equipment and supplies of the area of the building assigned, reports damages of equipment or loss of supplies to the Community Center Coordinator.
• Recommends and requisitions supplies from the Community Center Coordinator.
• Stimulates interest and participation in all activities within the policies and operating procedures of the organization.
• Assists in fulfilling chores such as preparing the daily snack, setting up homework supplies, maintaining the Corps in good condition and cleaning up at the end of the day; maintains the general cleanliness, orderliness, and security of the area of the building assigned; receives and documents weekly payments made by parents.
• Assists other departments when asked, especially in helping with special events and fund-raising activities.
• Interprets through all available media the objectives and standards of the program to staff, parents, members, volunteers, and the public.
• Monitors and participates in the general maintenance of the facilities; removes unattractive trash from the property; reports needed equipment and facility repairs to the Corps Officer in a timely manner.
  
  

What We Are Looking For In You

• High school diploma or G.E.D. and six months experience coaching and supervising athletic events and experience maintaining grounds, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  
  

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Ability to meet attendance requirements. Must be able to work all hours assigned including but not limited to After School program, School Fall, Spring and Summer breaks as well as bad weather days.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
• Duties are usually performed by combinations of sitting, standing, and walking on a frequent change basis.
  
  

Employee Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans and more!
  
  

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: May 01, 2025 – May 18, 2025

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

When an application is selected for review, typically, only applicants who indicate the relevant education and experience requirements, as indicated in the job description for the position, may be considered for job openings. Please FULLY complete the application, answer questions completely, honestly and to the best of your ability. Please also upload a copy of your resume (when available). Those applicants requiring accommodation to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Human Resources Department at the applicable location.

We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!

Job Details

Job Family KT-NON-EXEMPT

Job Function Recreation

Pay Type Hourly

Hiring Rate 15 USD

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Chattanooga, TN 2140 EAST 28TH STREET 37407, Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States of America

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