After School Care & Friday Enrichment Program Coordinator

Tahoe Expedition Academy & Tahoe Summer Camps•Truckee, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The After School Care & Friday Enrichment Program Coordinator is responsible for weekday aftercare supervision Monday through Thursday and Friday wilderness programming for three grade-band tiers: TEA Trailblazers, Wayfinders, and Summit Corps. This role requires a combination of steady, structured indoor supervision and outdoor trip leadership. Fieldwork guiding experience is a direct asset to the Friday portion of this role. The program runs for 35 weeks, with a start date of August 15th and approximately 40 hours of prep time in August. Weekly hours range from a minimum of 20 to a maximum of 29 with approval. The coordinator must maintain CPR/First Aid and, where applicable, Wilderness First Aid certification. The role is licensed to supervise up to 14 students independently, with a second staff member hired if enrollment exceeds this number for the weekday aftercare block.

Requirements

Experience working with school-age children in an educational, recreational, or youth development setting preferred.
Outdoor leadership or fieldwork guiding experience strongly preferred.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills across both indoor and outdoor settings.
Ability to manage multiple age groups simultaneously while maintaining a positive learning environment.
Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions in emergency or challenging situations, indoors and in the field.
CPR/First Aid certification required; Wilderness First Aid certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
Ability to pass all required background checks and meet applicable state licensing requirements.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, hike, and actively participate in student activities for extended periods, indoors and on trail.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Ability to supervise indoor and outdoor activities in varying weather conditions, including full-day outdoor exposure on Fridays.

Nice To Haves

Passionate about working with children and youth in both structured and wilderness settings.
Dependable, patient, and approachable.
Comfortable holding both the steadiness of daily aftercare and the judgment required of trip leadership.
Flexible and collaborative, able to coordinate backup coverage when fieldwork guiding and Friday leadership schedules conflict.

Responsibilities

Supervise and actively engage students during all weekday aftercare hours (Monday-Thursday, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM).
Ensure the safety, security, and well-being of all students in the program.
Monitor attendance and release students only to authorized parents or guardians.
Collaborate with the Activities Director on aftercare curriculum and enrichment planning.
Facilitate age-appropriate activities across a mixed-age group, adapting for developmental needs.
Implement positive behavior management, addressing wellness concerns and escalating when appropriate.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe program space.
Communicate regularly with parents, guardians, and school staff on student needs and program updates.
Plan and lead Friday wilderness programming across its three tiers: TEA Trailblazers (PreK–3), Wayfinders (4–8), and Summit Corps (9–12).
Organize and directly supervise outdoor outings, hikes, and skill-building activities, ensuring safety procedures and permissions are followed.
Sequence skill progression across the 35-week program arc, focusing on physical competence, judgment, navigation, endurance, and leadership.
Organize and supervise high school student volunteers as programmatic support and near-peer mentorship.
Identify and coordinate a designated backup guide for Fridays when fieldwork guiding responsibilities require coverage.
Foster teamwork, respect, and positive peer interaction across both weekday and Friday programming.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Activities Director.