After School Site Director (26-27 School Year)

About Us

Join us at Kids in the Game to help us change the way kids play! Be part of a team dedicated to providing enriching after-school experiences for children, fostering their growth, and promoting a love for physical activity and learning. At Kids in the Game, you'll be part of a network of 150+ coaches working with kids from early childhood and up, providing sports and skill development, and making a positive impact in their lives.

Kids in the Game sport and enrichment-based programs can be found in schools and communities across New York City, serving thousands of children every year. Our goal is to provide positive experiences and opportunities through sports and creative play. We inspire kids to embrace new experiences, adopt a healthy lifestyle, and build integrity. Our work focuses on achieving four ultimate impacts:

• Enhancing emotional intelligence
• Creating a positive sense of self
• Developing NYC into the nation's top talent hub
• Integrating our communities
• Narrowing the income inequality gaps

Kids in the Game is a Certified B Corporation committed to doing business for good. We strive every day to have a positive impact in the lives of our youth, believing it all starts with being the best part of their day.

About the Role

We are actively seeking energetic, organized, and team-oriented After School Site Directors to join our cohort of 10-15 Site Directors from September 2026 through June 2027. This is a part-time position during the school year, with potential to work during the summer (July - August) at a Kids in the Game summer camp as part of a camp leadership team.

After School Site Directors at NYC-based after school programs must be able to travel to the Kids in the Game office in Manhattan at least once per week and to NYC-based schools for orientation and ongoing training during the year.

As a valued member of Kids in the Game, you will help model our 5 organizational core values through action:

• Positivity: Create an energetic and uplifting environment where kids feel excited to participate
• Empathy: Show understanding and support for each child's unique needs and emotions
• Commitment: Be dependable and deliver consistent, high-quality programming
• Ambition: Strive to continuously improve as a coach and inspire youth to set and achieve personal goals
• Inclusivity: Ensure every child, regardless of ability or background, feels welcomed and valued

Responsibilities

The After School Site Director plays a key leadership role in delivering high-quality after-school programming for elementary school students at public, private, and charter schools. This school-year, part-time position (September - June) focuses on the daily implementation, safety, and culture of a single after-school site serving approximately 30-100 students. The Site Director supports administrative and operational systems, leads coaching staff, manages logistics, and fosters a safe, inclusive, and enriching environment.

As the on-site supervisor, the Site Director is responsible for:

Meetings & Office Hours

• Attend 1 office hour shift per week at the Kids in the Game Office (Thursday mornings, 10:00am - 1:00pm), including biweekly Site Director meeting from 11am - 11:30am
• Attend biweekly 1:1 with Program Manager (virtual or in-person) during after school or office hours
• Attend monthly 1:1 with People & Culture Department (virtual or in-person)
• May include optional office shift during extended school break weeks (Mid-winter/Spring) if Spring Break Camps are not operating

Training Expectations and Responsibilities

• Participate in the 2026-2027 Professional Development series (September through May), consisting of mandatory in-person workshops, virtual workshops, and Leadership Institutes
• Meet a minimum of 30-35 training hours per school year through a combination of in-person, live virtual, and virtual training
• Attend at least 75% of all professional development sessions; failure to meet participation may negatively impact performance ratings
• Complete all required onboarding, orientation, and compliance trainings (Mandated Reporter, Sexual Harassment Prevention)
• Complete required training modules in TalentLMS (Site Director Foundations Course, general training topics, and SACC training topics if applicable)
• Support new staff by modeling expectations, reviewing key protocols, and ensuring they are fully trained on Kids in the Game policies and practices
• Lead on-site training huddles with staff to reinforce policies, introduce new initiatives, and review youth development best practices
• Attend a minimum of 2 Culture & Impact Days per school year (if applicable)

Daily and Weekly Operations

• Serve as the lead on-site representative of Kids in the Game, overseeing program structure, transitions, and schedules
• Report to the after school program by 2pm each day (12:30pm for sites with half-day programs starting at 1:00 - 1:30pm) and clock in via Paycom
• Supervise a team of 5-15 part-time staff, including newly hired and seasoned youth development workers
• Lead daily huddles and weekly team meetings to set expectations, review plans, and address challenges
• Conduct regular program walkthroughs and observations to provide staff feedback and uphold quality
• Ensure high-quality programming, smooth transitions, daily schedules, and consistent staff performance
• Monitor, document, and address behavioral and safety concerns
• Facilitate parent and family communication and respond to incidents, questions, or concerns
• Provide daily and weekly updates to the Program Manager related to program operations, enrollment, programming, supplies & equipment, behavioral/safety incidents, staff performance, family engagement, and partner communications

Programming and Special Events

• Design weekly and monthly program schedules and calendar of events, including Sports & Games, Creative Club, Discover Club, Movement, Special Events, and Parent Play Nights (3-4 per year)
• Build engaging weekly schedules using Program Design resources and activities in the Coaches Portal, adjusting for participant needs and site capacity
• Implement the Kids in the Game Specialized Units and signature programming (if applicable)
• Plan and support staff in facilitating hands-on activities in key areas such as STEM, art, team games, movement, and special events
• Align daily programming with monthly themes (e.g., Healthy Heart, March Madness) and ensure participants are learning new games, sports, and STEAM skills
• Prepare and lead site-specific celebrations, including painting class, family showcases, talent shows, and holiday events
• Support vendor relationships and coordinate enrichment instructor schedules and logistics (enrichment after school sites)
• Provide feedback to Program Design team on activity implementation, participant engagement, and activity adjustments through weekly reports

Administrative Systems & Task Management

• Maintain accurate attendance, incident, and schedule records using shared platforms including Paycom, Asana, After School Site Hubs, and LineLeader
• Track daily data: attendance, drop-in enrollments, injuries and incidents (participants & staff), customer inquiries, staff absences and lateness
• Review and update staff timesheets on a weekly/biweekly basis in Paycom
• Communicate with internal departments via Slack, Gmail, and phone calls
• Post regular (weekly/biweekly) program updates via Slack and complete monthly newsletters
• Communicate with registered families through Aircall, Gmail, and company-approved communication channels
• Collect and share program feedback through staff surveys, Slack channels, and informal conversations
• Complete administrative tasks including collecting lesson plans and updating supplies and inventory logs
• Maintain a well-organized and clean office or storage space at the school

Budgeting & Finance Support

• Review annual program budget and plan how to spend the budget to support programming activities, special events, supplies and purchasing, staff appreciation, and parent events
• Purchase supplies in collaboration with the Program Manager and Operations Department; follow the appropriate supplies purchasing protocol
• Ensure all purchases are tracked in the budget and receipts are submitted within 2 days of purchase
• Work with the Enrollment Coordinator and Finance Team to manage billing, collect and track payments, and reduce outstanding registration balances
• Manage family communications related to balances and outstanding payments via email, phone, and in-person meetings

Family & School Partnership

• Model inclusive practices and promote a culture of belonging for staff, families, and school partners
• Represent Kids in the Game at school-sponsored events, family meetings, open houses, and registration events
• Lead special programming efforts such as themed events, family engagement nights, and Parent Play Nights

Staff Leadership & Scheduling

• Work with the Program Manager and the People & Culture Department to discuss staff ratios and scheduling needs
• Recommend coach placements based on skills and program fit; submit coach feedback to the People & Culture Department
• Help onboard new staff by walking them through site routines, required coaching practices (e.g., call and responses, Rule of 3), communication protocols, and daily expectations
• Provide regular reminders, feedback, and coaching to staff to help them become stronger coaches
• Document and address staff performance concerns or incidents through memos and PDFs in Paycom to issue verbal and written warnings
• Administer staff performance reviews twice per year in collaboration with the People & Culture Department
• Complete a self-assessment twice per year (fall and spring) and receive a supervisor assessment from designated Program Manager

Health & Safety

• Monitor on-site safety of participants and staff, train staff on safety protocols, and intervene when incidents arise
• Complete daily incident and injury reports; follow the incident documentation and communication process thoroughly and in a timely manner (24-48 hrs)
• Provide regular reminders about health and safety protocols, including supervision ratios, safe play and equipment use, hydration and breaks, physical contact, harassment and bullying, etc.

Schedule

Site Directors must be available during after school hours Monday - Friday from September