After-School Program Coordinator

Duties And Responsibilities

• Learn and effectively use the Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) model of care.
• Proactively teach self-regulation techniques and acceptable ways to give and receive care.
• Know and teach youth the four MCH Rules and ten MCH Life Skills.
• Use the IDEAL approach to discipline and appropriately intervene with youth who exhibit inappropriate behaviors or who need assistance in regulating their behavior.
• Ensure the required staff-to-child ratio is maintained at all times and adjust the level of supervision based on the activity and on each youth’s level of functioning.
• Schedule and supervise staff and student workers assigned to the After-School Program.
• Ensure that recreation facilities and equipment are clean, organized and maintained.
• Ensure youth have appropriate clothing, shoes and equipment for participation in each activity.
• Appropriately respond to medical and other needs of youth that arise during the activity.
• Teach students the importance of friendship formation, sharing responsibilities, conflict resolution, problem solving, and negotiation to meet their needs.
• Teach students respect for themselves and others, respect for boundaries, and how to negotiate social expectations.
• Work with other recreation staff to provide campus-wide events and special seasonal activities.
• Support appropriate independence in youth through planned but flexible program activities, positively reinforcing efforts and accomplishments.
• Ensure program is operated in compliance with agency policies and licensing standards.
• Hold regular planning meetings with staff to maintain program quality.
• Develop and distribute student recreation surveys regularly to determine activity preferences and maintain program quality.
• Manage agency funds, resources and equipment according to agency policy and procedures.
• Complete required documentation.
• Ensure all facilities and equipment are clean, organized and maintained.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• The After-School Program Coordinator is considered a professional position and may require more than the normal 40-hour workweek.
• The work schedule will vary and may include some nights and weekends.
• The After-School Program Coordinator must be able to instruct and participate in recreation activities with students.
• Most duties are performed on the Waco Campus, but out of town travel and occasional overnight trips are required.
• The After-School Program Coordinator must be able to drive a van and school bus for transportation duties.
• A technology stipend is provided to support the communication requirements of this position.

EDUCATION/ LICENSURE

• Some college coursework required.
• A bachelor’s degree in recreation, health, education, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in youth enrichment programs and social services desired.