Afterschool Program Coordinator

About the role

Manage an afterschool program by developing curriculum, collaborating with the host school and creating partnerships with community agencies. Supervise and train program staff.

Responsibilities

• Creates the structure of the afterschool program based on state and grant standards.
• Develops curriculum, activities, clubs, and events that align with the school’s core subjects.
• Oversees temporary staff, includes hiring, orienting, training, and assigning work.
• Holds regular staff meetings.
• Creates and maintains collaborative partnerships with community organizations.
• Works closely with host school administration; attends faculty and team meetings.
• Participates in activities as requested by school administration and the division.
• Schedules and monitors classes and activities taught by independent contractors and teachers.
• Coordinates with host school to compile weekly, monthly, and annual statistics and records.
• Evaluates afterschool program and events to ensure effectiveness.
• Monitors assigned programs expenditures and makes adjustments as necessary.
• Recommends and makes needed purchases.
• Actively attend regular team meetings and contribute feedback.
• Creates participant recruitment and retention plan, establishes registration process and participant statistics.
• Creates and maintains communication plan with parents of enrolled participants.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Education, Recreation, Physical Education, Sports Science, or other closely related field; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• Must pass a required pre-employment background check and subsequent mandatory background checks in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.
• A valid Driver’s License issued by the State of Utah may be required to operate a vehicle.
• Must have the ability to travel to and from Youth Services facilities.
• Ability to lift at least 20 pounds.

Skills

• Knowledge of Curriculum planning and development
• Community outreach practices
• Marketing principles and practices
• Positive behavior support principles
• Youth Development and/or school age Education
• Skills and Abilities to Interact and supervise at-risk youth of all ages, cultures, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Manage and supervise staff and instructors
• Lead and communicate with diverse groups of all sizes
• Follow written procedures and instructions
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team and community partners
• Perform public relations activities
• Organize and prioritize multiple tasks