After School Program & Adultish Site Lead

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Program & Operations Manager, the After School Program & Adultish Site Lead oversees daily operations at the Rogers After School Program location and the Adultish Program, held in Elk River. This role plays a key role in creating and maintaining a safe, welcoming, organized, and supportive environment for program participants, volunteers, and families.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Open, prepare, and organize program spaces prior to scheduled activities and events.
• Provide on-site leadership, supervision, and support to volunteers and program participants.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and respectful environment that promotes participant engagement and well-being.
• Ensure participant attendance records, sign-in/sign-out procedures, and program documentation are completed accurately and maintained appropriately.
• Facilitate activities, lead group discussions, and encourage meaningful participation.
• Share educational materials, resources, and support information with participants as appropriate.
• Coordinate and distribute snacks and refreshments in accordance with program guidelines.
• Oversee program closing procedures, including participant dismissal, volunteer check-out, space cleanup, and security of the facility.
• Monitor program spaces to ensure cleanliness, safety, and adherence to organizational policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with staff to develop, plan, and implement engaging activities that align with program goals and participant interests.
• Assist with evaluating program effectiveness and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Support special projects, events, and initiatives related to program operations and participant engagement.
• Monitor and maintain inventory of program supplies, snacks, educational materials, and other resources.
• Communicate supply needs in a timely manner to ensure program readiness.
• Maintain organized storage areas and program spaces to support efficient operations.
• Ensure materials and resources are accessible, properly stored, and replenished as needed.
• Maintain regular communication with the Program & Operations Manager regarding program updates, needs, concerns, and successes.
• Communicate effectively with volunteers, participants, families, and community partners as needed.
• Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for parents and guardians, addressing questions and concerns while escalating issues to the Program & Operations Manager when appropriate.
• Build positive relationships with participants, volunteers, and families to support a welcoming and connected program environment.

Qualifications

• Requires education generally equivalent to an associate’s degree from a two-year college or technical school and two years related experience and/or training, or high school education and at least four years related experience and/or training.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.