Afterschool Manager

City Year•Philadelphia, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The After School Manager will work with the Impact Department to implement and maintain high quality after school programming in City Year partner schools in Philadelphia and Norristown. On a daily basis, the After School Manager will serve as the primary organizational lead for after school programming, providing strategic oversight, implementation support, and continuous quality improvement across all partner sites. The Manager is responsible for ensuring high-quality program delivery, strengthening school partnerships, coaching and developing staff, maintaining compliance with grant and organizational requirements, and using data to drive decision-making and student outcomes. They will manage a team of two grant-funded, part-time, hourly direct reports. This is a year-round, part-time, hourly position at 25 hours/week, $25/hour, and grant-funded through April 2029. This position is not benefits eligible. The role requires a 5 days in-person at Philadelphia and Norristown area schools with the ability to work occasional evening hours. The anticipated start date for the position is September/October 2026.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
2-4+ years of experience in child development, education, social services, or comparable experience
Authorized documentation to work in the United States of America
Criminal background history clearance to work with school-age children
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, facilitate meetings, and deliver professional development
Ability to design and implement systems and processes that improve program effectiveness and operational efficiency
Experience supervising, coaching, and developing staff or teams
Experience overseeing multi-site or school-based programming
Strong understanding of positive youth development and evidence-based practices
Knowledge of grant-funded programming and compliance requirements
Experience using data to inform decision-making
Ability to build collaborative partnerships with school leaders, educators, and families
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and experience using data management, reporting, or project management platforms

Nice To Haves

Prior City Year or AmeriCorps experience
Experience with Salesforce, Power BI, or similar systems is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead the implementation of afterschool programming across 14 partner schools.
Align afterschool strategy with organizational priorities, grant requirements, and school needs
Monitor program quality and ensure consistency of implementation across sites
Collaborate with team members for program development and implementation
Supervise and coach two Afterschool Coordinators
Develops and empowers team members through development plans, feedback, and coaching to build skills and autonomy
Partner with Impact Managers to develop site-specific plans that support program quality and student outcomes
Facilitate training, professional development and conduct regular site visits, observations, and feedback sessions for AmeriCorps Members and staff delivering afterschool programming.
Works with manager and MDI to establish and carry out the vision and manages performance for a team of two members by aligning goals, monitoring progress, and fostering an environment of accountability, collaboration, and high performance.
Ensure compliance with all grant requirements, funding expectations, and organizational policies
Monitor enrollment, attendance, participation, and outcome data to meet grant goals
Oversee documentation and reporting requirements
Oversee adherence to safety protocols and student supervision standards
Analyze program performance data across all sites.
Develop recommendations for continuous improvement.
Prepare reports for organizational leadership and funders
Monitor progress toward grant deliverables and performance measures
Partner effectively with teammates to achieve shared goals and foster an inclusive environment
Role model a growth mindset and commitment to City Year’s culture, values, and youth-serving mission
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the direct supervisor to advance City Year’s mission.