After School Program Coordinator: Full-Time, Lucerne Valley

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

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 Coordinator drives attendance and develops creative strategies to attract and retain participants. This is an at-will, full-time position in Lucerne Valley, with an hourly pay range of $22–$26. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., subject to change; the role also requires availability for evenings and weekends, as well as travel to off-site meetings, trainings, and events. The Coordinator supervises, trains, and evaluates staff and volunteers; oversees daily programming, safety, student participation, and site operations; and serves as a liaison between ASAS-LA and the school site. The role includes program planning, staff scheduling and payroll approval, maintaining records and supplies, communicating with families and community stakeholders, and implementing organizational initiatives and expanded-learning activities.

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 and private sector officials, parents, and community leaders.
Ability to develop and carry out programs for diverse learning styles and interests.
Effective verbal and written communication skills in a team environment.
Ability to respond promptly to critical incidents and emergencies and follow ASAS-LA protocols.
Excellent organizational and managerial skills, 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.
Must have a high school diploma or GED and have passed the ASAS-LA Instructional Aide exam, have an associate degree or higher, or have completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education.
Availability to work evenings and weekends.
Ability to 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 baccalaureate degree in education, social or human services, child development, recreation, or a related field, or equivalent work experience in education, youth development, or human services.

Responsibilities

Supervise, train, and evaluate site staff and volunteers, promote a collaborative team culture, and provide access to professional development.
Support discipline and behavior management while reinforcing program rules and maintaining a positive atmosphere.
Embed the ASAS-LA mission and vision in daily site practices and ensure organizational initiatives are implemented through observations and training.
Provide a safe, adequate, inclusive, and supportive environment conducive to students’ educational experiences; emphasize health, wellness, and injury prevention.
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, addressing issues, sharing updates, and strengthening 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 periodic program evaluations and surveys of parents, staff, and students.
Communicate with stakeholders through on-site weekly meetings, periodic program assessments, and quarterly community meetings.
Plan programming throughout the year, including sessions, class selections, site visits, culminating events, monthly calendars, collaboration with school-day efforts, and real-life experiences for students.
Schedule site staff and approve payroll biweekly.
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 training and drills; maintain incident documentation and report incidents promptly.
Register students and label program activities in the CitySpan database; review student sign-in sheets daily and meet 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.
Perform other reasonable related duties as assigned.