Afterschool & Summer Program Supervisor
About The Position
Directions for Youth & Families is seeking an energetic and creative individual to join our After-School team as the Supervisor of the Ohio Avenue Youth Center. This role is responsible for day-to-day program operations, youth programming, and ensuring all funder expectations are met. Applicants should be prepared to create a welcoming, engaging, and safe environment for all youth using a Trauma-Informed and Resiliency-Oriented approach. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday position. School year hours: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Summer hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Team meetings and occasional special events may require early arrival or extended hours. Afterschool programming occurs Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM; summer program hours are 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Applicants must be comfortable working with youth ages 8–18, completing daily documentation, and using basic computer skills.
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license with insurance
- Excellent engagement skills and ability to redirect youth, facilitate activities, multitask, and meet deadlines
- Strong youth development skills, including motivating and challenging students
- Ability to create and maintain a warm, structured, and orderly program environment, including enforcing behavior expectations
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong organizational and program management skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with youth and parents
- Ability to work collaboratively as a positive, professional team member
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Minimum of 2 years of staff supervision experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Supervising Prevention Specialists
- Recruiting and engaging youth
- Supporting parent engagement
- Planning and executing special events
- Assisting with staff training
- Conducting weekly supervisions
- Completing documentation and other tasks as assigned by the Program Manager
Benefits
- Free health insurance
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- 403(b) with employer contribution
- Merit-based pay increases
- Career growth with resiliency and trauma training
- Free CEU training
- Mileage reimbursement
- Longevity bonus
- Supportive, positive work environment
- Amazing coworkers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
