After School Coordinator

Salt Lake City School District•Salt Lake, UT

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The After School Coordinator coordinates after school day programs that utilize a broad array of community resources to support instructional programming, supervising, supporting student growth, mentoring, and monitoring group leaders assigned to the location. This role ensures that the district’s after-school programs are implemented and applied in a service-oriented, safe, fair, and equitable manner and establishes positive relationships with the students, school, and community in which they serve.

Requirements

Selected candidates to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check.
High school diploma or equivalent
Current Utah Department of Health Food Handler’s permit or ability to obtain prior to start date
Hold or obtain CPR/First Aid Certificate
Attend Annual Health Services Training
Job-related experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experienced using data-based software
Speak, read, write, and present professionally, analyze, and interpret English written and verbal communications

Nice To Haves

Associates/Bachelor’s Degree in related field
Intermediate level Microsoft Office Suite skills
Work experience in a community program environment supporting multiple programs and services
Spanish or other language proficiency, including ability to read, write, speak and understand

Responsibilities

Assist students in their growth through educational, social enrichment, and recreational activities
Responsible for the safety and security of all students in the program at the identified location (e.g., attendance, drop-off and pick-up of students, required CPR training, etc.) to ensure a safe and positive learning environment for students
Communicate with parents and students to ensure a thorough understanding of the after school program
Manage financial activities (e.g., budget monitoring, fee collection, etc.) to accurately document participant fee payment(s) and adherence to accounting procedures and grant requirements
Organize educational opportunities within grant parameters and budget (e.g., tutoring, homework completion, field trips, guest speakers, etc.) to promote student achievement, school attendance, and involve students in promoting positive academic outcomes while meeting the program’s needs.
Provide grade reports on a regular schedule to encourage involvement and feedback
Coordinate and schedule student programs and activities, on and off-site, within grant parameters and budget (e.g., meetings, staff coverage, facilities usage, volunteers, University of Utah, America Reads Program, Utah Nordic Alliance, winter activities, parent volunteers, etc.) to effectively engage students in safe and age-appropriate activities during after school
Provide training to group leaders and volunteers to ensure successful completion of assigned duties
Lead and direct clubs in the after-school program.
Mentor appropriate social skills that will promote a positive and safe learning environment
Manage inter-student conflicts that may arise in the course of the program and involve supervisor as concerns may escalate
Work with students who may have significant behavior or personal health care needs, which include feeding, toileting, etc. Training will be provided
Provide support in helping students get safely on and off the bus for field trips
Report incidents (e.g., fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) to maintain the personal safety of students and adhere to safety practices
Process various documents to create records and disseminate information.
Maintain confidential and non-confidential files (e.g., program participation rolls, registration materials, fee accounting) for up-to-date reference.
Prepare written materials (e.g., correspondence, agendas, billings, calendars, memos, letters, bulletins, reports, etc.) to document activities and relay information to appropriate parties
Respond to a wide variety of inquiries from callers and visitors to provide allowed information, referrals, and direction
Work under limited supervision, utilizing time-management and prioritization strategies, accurately processing detailed information, and meet deadlines
Participate in meetings, workshops, and seminars, as assigned to convey and gather information required to perform functions
Support a team environment by collaborating with own and other work units to perform the duties of the position effectively
Communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and building positive working relationships with employees and stakeholders
Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements efficiently and effectively
As needed, roll, push, pull, bend, reach, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds
Adapt to changing work priorities and work with frequent interruptions, as required
Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit