Afterschool Program Coordinator

Purpose of the Position

The Full-Time Afterschool Program Coordinator is responsible for managing the daily operations of the Side by Side Kids (SBSK) faith-based afterschool program at an assigned elementary school while engaging parents, families and community members in programming and related activities.

Job Summary

• Make proactive decisions and implement best practices as a campus leader in accordance with the SBSK Afterschool Program standards.
• Manage and provide on-site supervision, leadership and training for Afterschool Assistant Program Coordinator, Afterschool Youth Development Leaders, volunteers and children.
• Create and manage program schedule to meet SBSK standards and requirements.
• Maintain student enrollment, attendance, and behavioral records.
• Achieve and maintain enrollment at 90-100% capacity at all times.
• Serve as a liaison by facilitating communication between SBSK staff, volunteers, parents, other on-site programs, and Austin ISD staff.
• Collaborate with the Volunteer Coordinator to place volunteers on campus.
• Collaborate with development team to tell program stories.
• Prepare supplies and materials for daily programming.
• Audit and maintain program supplies and equipment on a regular basis.
• Plan and lead daily Afterschool Team meetings at your campus.
• Lead and help prepare for staff training and culture events each semester alongside other Program Coordinators.
• Attend supervisory meetings as requested.
• Lead and help prepare for staff training and culture events each semester alongside other Program Coordinators.
• Attend CPR, First Aid, other training and professional development as requested.

Time Requirement

This is a full-time position requiring a maximum of 40 hours per week. Most hours must be completed on site, with the ability to work remotely up to 8 hours per week. Hours will flex to accommodate morning, evening, and weekend activities.

Work Site

The Afterschool Program Coordinator will report to the SBSK office, the assigned elementary school, and various sites within the community.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Experience working with children and/or youth in a school setting, afterschool program, or mentoring program.
• Strong people and project management skills.
• Ability to supervise, problem solve, and make sound decisions for your campus and staff.
• High level of professionalism and strong organizational skills.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Outlook Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Familiarity with Google Drive, Docs, Sheets.
• Comfortable speaking and presenting to groups.
• Ability to accept constructive feedback.
• Ability to move around a campus with ease and be accessible to students/staff needs.
• Ability to bend, reach, or stretch for supplies and/or other various objects, as well as lift, carry, and move at least 40 pounds.
• Reliable transportation to program site.
• Bilingual (English-Spanish) speaking candidates highly encouraged to apply.

Education Qualifications

• Associate’s and/or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field or equivalent experience (Bachelor’s degree preferred).

Additional Qualifications

• Personal relationship with Jesus and communing member of the body of Christ.
• Understand and be able to support a Christ-centered curriculum that communicates the Gospel.
• Trained and equipped on how to share the Gospel.
• Once employed at SBSK, understand, agree, and promote SBSK core values.

Reports to

Afterschool Program Director.

Pay

Based on experience.