After School Program Coordinator: Full-Time, South Gate 90280

After-School All-Stars Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Coordinator leads and manages an After-School All-Stars, Los Angeles (ASAS-LA) site, creating a safe, dynamic after-school environment that educates, enlightens, and inspires youth. The role drives program attendance and develops creative strategies to attract and retain participants. The position is full-time, based in South Gate, California, and lists an hourly rate range of $22–$26. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., subject to change; evening and weekend availability is also required. The coordinator supervises and develops staff and volunteers, oversees daily programming and site operations, maintains relationships with school and community stakeholders, and ensures student safety, program compliance, attendance, and accurate records. This is an at-will position and is not a written or implied contract.

Requirements

Experience in a leadership or supervisory capacity in an after-school, day-camp, or youth-based organization.
Ability to collaborate with school district staff, public officials, private-sector officials, parents, and community leaders.
Ability to develop and deliver programs that accommodate diverse learning styles and interests.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to respond promptly to critical incidents and emergencies and follow ASAS-LA protocols.
Excellent organizational and managerial skills, strong interpersonal skills, and leadership ability.
Proficiency with computer software, including Microsoft Office Suite.
Valid transportation.
Must pass a drug test, tuberculosis screening, and DOJ/FBI Live Scan before hire.
High school diploma or GED, and one of the following: successful completion of the ASAS-LA Instructional Aide exam, an associate degree or higher, or at least two years of study at an institution of higher education.
Availability to work evenings and weekends and travel to off-site meetings, trainings, and events.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with quality criteria for expanded-learning programming.
Experience working in ethnically and culturally diverse communities.
Fluency in a language other than English.
A bachelor’s degree in education, social or human services, child development, recreation, or a related field, or equivalent work experience in education, youth development, and/or human services.

Responsibilities

Supervise, train, and evaluate site staff and volunteers; support professional development and foster a productive, collaborative team culture.
Support staff with discipline and behavior management, reinforce program rules, and nurture a positive atmosphere.
Embed ASAS-LA’s mission and vision into daily site practices and ensure organizational initiatives are implemented through observations and training.
Provide a safe, adequate, inclusive, and supportive program environment conducive to enriching educational experiences; provide guidance and role modeling to participants.
Oversee day-to-day programming and promptly report emergencies and personnel conflicts to the direct supervisor.
Serve as a liaison between ASAS-LA and the school site to address issues, share updates, and strengthen partnerships.
Collaborate on relevant school-day and expanded-learning activities, including youth leadership, service learning, tutoring, back-to-school events, and other out-of-school-time activities.
Assist with program evaluation surveys for parents, staff, and students; maintain stakeholder communication through on-site meetings, assessments, and quarterly community meetings.
Plan programming throughout the year, including sessions, class selections, site visits, culminating events, monthly calendars, collaboration with core-day efforts, and real-life learning experiences.
Schedule site staff and approve biweekly payroll.
Submit check requests and supply orders, and ensure proper storage, maintenance, and inventory of program equipment and supplies.
Ensure program areas meet health and safety standards; conduct safety trainings and drills, reinforce emergency procedures and injury prevention, and document and report safety incidents.
Register students and label program activities in the CitySpan database; review student sign-in sheets daily and follow submission deadlines.
Maintain student participation and average daily attendance through recruitment, retention, and student voice-and-choice strategies, meeting grant requirements.
Submit the principal-signed meeting agenda, staff meeting agendas, site calendar, and observation tool monthly.
Attend required management staff, chapter, and school site meetings; travel to off-site meetings, trainings, and events.
Work evenings and weekends as needed and perform other reasonable related duties as assigned.