Community Learning Center Coordinator

City of Seattle•Various - Seattle area, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) operates Community Learning Centers (CLCs) within Seattle Public Schools. Programs serve youth during out-of-school time, including after school, lunchtime, school breaks, and summer. CLCs operate at four middle schools and one elementary school, serving an average of 3,300 students each year across the district. The Coordinator reports to the Community Learning Center Manager. The position supports the whole child during a vulnerable stage of development by coordinating academic support aligned with Seattle Public Schools goals, enrichment and recreation activities that promote social and emotional development, and culturally relevant and responsive programming. Mental health resources and college and career exploration and readiness are also integral to the role. The Coordinator organizes school-specific community and family engagement events and helps create welcoming, safe environments. The role coordinates and oversees programs, staff, budgets, financial transactions, records, partnerships, and contracts. Core programming includes school-day supports, after-school programs, evening and summer programs tied to academic learning standards, and activities that support academic learning, enrichment, mentoring, and recreation. The Coordinator uses data to identify student needs and assess program outcomes, and arranges facility and transportation needs.

Requirements

One year of experience developing and coordinating recreation programs, including two years of supervision experience, and a bachelor's degree in Recreation Program Administration, Recreation, or a related field; or a combination of education, training, and work experience that provides the ability to perform the work.
Current Washington State driver's license.
First Aid and CPR certificates required within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of experience working with middle-school-age youth.
Two or more years of experience planning, implementing, and supervising enrichment and/or educational activities.
Two or more years of experience working with partners to design, implement, and evaluate youth programs.
Two or more years of experience providing an outcome-based environment for youth with varying developmental abilities.
Two or more years of experience working in partnership with community-based organizations, cultural institutions, and local business leaders.
One or more years of experience supervising subordinate and/or volunteer staff.
One or more years of experience implementing grant resources and managing contracts and/or grants.
Ability to speak and write a second language.
Comfort working with diverse populations, including immigrant and first-generation refugee populations.
Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook email, and program or scheduling software.
Knowledge of Youth Developmental Assets, Youth Program Quality Assessment, and Seattle Public Schools Learning Standards.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, supervise, and manage out-of-school-time programs, activities, and events for youth and families at a Seattle Public Schools middle school.
Monitor financial transactions through processes that meet City and State Auditor requirements; monitor budgets and prepare financial reports.
Maintain program records and prepare reports covering registration, attendance, invoices, contracts, and outcomes, while meeting deadlines.
Manage participant safety and respond to emergencies when needed.
Provide leadership and team building, and strengthen partnerships.
Supervise and evaluate activity instructors and volunteer staff in accordance with department policies.
Prepare and distribute marketing materials.
Establish and maintain customer service and collaboration with school staff and families, fostering friendliness, inclusion, and engagement.
Develop and administer school-day supports, after-school programs, family programs, and special events focused on academic, enrichment, mentoring, and recreational activities.
Develop a summer academic program for targeted students.
Use data to inform programming, assess student needs, and track outcomes.
Represent the department in developing strategic partnerships with community-based organizations.
Monitor and manage programming contracts with activity providers.
Provide core programs during the school day, after school, evenings, and summer that are tied to academic learning standards.
Arrange facilities and transportation for programs.