After School Program Specialist

City of Oxnard•Oxnard, CA

2h•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Oxnard’s Cultural and Community Services Department is seeking a dedicated After School Program Specialist to join the Recreation Division. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, technical, and customer service skills, along with a passion for supporting youth and delivering high-quality recreational programming. The After School Program Specialist supports the Oxnard Scholars and Hueneme SHINE After School Programs, helping create engaging, safe, and enriching experiences for the youth. There is an immediate vacancy within the Hueneme SHINE After School Program.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED and three (3) years of related experience equivalent to a Recreation Aide/After School Program Instructor for the City of Oxnard in area of assignment and pass the para-educator exam.
Associate’s degree (or 60 units) in a related field, and one (1) year of related experience equivalent to a Recreation Aide/After School Program Instructor for the City of Oxnard in area of assignment and pass the para-educator exam.
Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing
Negative TB test upon receiving employment offer

Nice To Haves

To qualify for the educational incentive benefit, candidates must possess a degree level of Bachelor's or above.

Responsibilities

Coordinates after-school programming at designated school site
Reports to the Recreation Analyst and Supervisor overseeing the program
Communicates daily with site instructors, office staff, administration, teacher Liaison, parents, and students
Plans, organizes, and directs the operation of the program based on specific program expectations and essential standards
Exercises supervision over students, after-school program instructors, and volunteers
Sets clearly defined program expectations and creates a positive, fun, safe, and active program environment for students
Ensures staff apply appropriate behavior management and discipline techniques at all times and assists the staff in solving discipline concerns.
Attends regular meetings with designated school site principal, District liaison, District Admin, and City program management
Attends regularly scheduled meetings with fellow program specialists and City program management
Attends professional development sessions facilitated by District personnel and/or City of Oxnard personnel
Collects data from students, staff, and parents for assessment and evaluation purposes
Performs other related duties as assigned, based on the needs of the school district and assigned school site
Maintains communication with the public and/or program stakeholders by providing program-related information, program guidance and by responding to requests and inquiries.
Plans, coordinates, oversees and administers programs and services; monitors program performance, procedural compliance, status and outcomes; reviews and resolves issues and conflicts; provides recommendations and implements approved program enhancements.
Monitors and tracks program statistics related to area of assignment; prepares reports and provides program updates; completes and submits required forms and related documentation.
Plans for and maintains program supplies and materials; monitors required resources and initiates purchases of supplies and equipment; monitors program expenditures; maintains documents, files and records.
May schedule and coordinate volunteer assistance with daily programming; assists with special projects and new program development.
Coordinates after-school programming at designated school site
Reports to the Recreation Analyst and Supervisor overseeing the program
Communicates daily with site instructors, office staff, administration, teacher Liaison, parents, and students
Plans, organizes, and directs the operation of the program
Exercises supervision over students, after-school program instructors, and volunteers
Enrolls students in the program and monitors enrollment/attendance daily, and adheres to attendance policies and guidelines
Maintains students' registration and health information and digital files of Federal Program Monitoring (FPM) documents
Completes attendance and meal count reports for OSD Child Nutrition Services, as well as flyers, parent letters, and site newsletters
Sets clearly defined program rules and creates a positive, fun, safe, and active program environment for students
Organizes parent orientations to teach parents program policies and student nights to showcase work and celebrate accomplishments
Attends regular meetings with designated school site principal, ASP liaison, OSD Admin, and City program management
Attends bi-monthly meetings with fellow program specialists and City program management
Attends professional development sessions
Keeps records and tracks City program instructor Signs in/out sheets daily, as well as completes an individual timesheet