Middle School Site Coordinator - Downtown L.A.

About the role

At Arc Experience, we bring learning to life through before and after-school programs that serve youth across Southern California, including Los Angeles, San Diego, and the Imperial Valley. As a Site Coordinator, you will manage a team of staff, mentor Program Leads, and help develop their skills to enhance the overall quality of the program. This role blends education, mentorship, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on young lives by fostering creativity, building confidence, and supporting academic and personal growth in a fun and engaging way.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee daily afterschool programs and activities that align with the organization's mission and student needs.
• Ensure programs are engaging, age-appropriate, and promote academic, social, and emotional development.
• Recruit, train, and manage afterschool program staff.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for school administration, fostering strong relationships and partnerships between school and afterschool staff to support program success.
• Develop staff schedules, assign duties, and conduct regular performance evaluations.
• Provide ongoing professional development and training to enhance staff effectiveness.
• Ensure a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all staff and students.
• Address student behavior issues in a positive and constructive manner, following organizational guidelines.
• Monitor student attendance and engagement, addressing concerns with parents and school staff as needed.
• Collaborate effectively with district staff to support program goals and ensure alignment with school and community needs.
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians to share updates on student progress and program activities.
• Maintain accurate records, including attendance, incident reports, and program evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with state and local regulations, including licensing and safety requirements.
• Develop and manage the program's budget, ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Oversee program setup, including materials, space, and equipment.
• Coordinate transportation and meals/snacks for students as needed.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the afterschool program, representing the organization positively to all stakeholders.

Requirements

• 2+ years’ experience in after-school programming operations and administrative skills.
• 1+ years’ experience managing a team.
• Strong communication skills, able to interact comfortably with kids, parents, school administrators, and teachers.
• Ability to supervise and support staff without constant direction.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of staff.
• Professional attitude, commitment to integrity, confidentiality, and professional discretion.
• Proven ability to solve problems, make decisions, and resolve conflicts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Docs, and common operating systems.
• 48+ college credit units completed (transcripts required) OR passing an academic proficiency exam.
• Negative TB test and passing a Live Scan background check.
• CPR and first aid certification (training provided if needed).
• English-Spanish bilingual speaker highly preferred.
• If required by the school, documentation of full Covid-19 vaccination.
• Reliable commute to the work location (required).

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs (Anthem & TELUS)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Pet Insurance (United Pet Care)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Sick Leave (PSL)
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Discounts (Tickets at Work)
• Provided equipment: laptop, cellphone, walkie talkie
• Arc-branded shirts and jackets to keep

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• Split shift option available if there is a morning program; otherwise, 8-hour days

This position is full-time, non-exempt, and reports to the Regional Manager.