Organization Background:

After-School All-Stars (ASAS) is one of the leading national after-school program providers in the country. Our comprehensive school-based programs combine activities and learning to help build the knowledge and skills children need to succeed, both in school and in life.

Job Summary:

ASAS Philadelphia is seeking a part-time Site Coordinator to oversee the day-to-day operations of our comprehensive after-school program at one of our local schools. The Site Coordinator must be energetic, youth-focused, and passionate about providing high-quality programming to Philadelphia youth. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented with strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills. They will be a self-starter with a great personality and compatible with both school administration and students. They must have passion to serve youth in an educational setting and the ability to mentor middle-school-aged students, ensuring that they have a positive and fun after-school experience. This individual will be the key to a successful program at a school site.

Roles and Responsibilities:

The Site Coordinator, under the direction of the Program Manager and school principal, is responsible for the daily operations of the program, including, but not limited to, personnel, activities, and general program operation. Major areas of responsibility are to:

Must report to site Monday-Friday from 1:00-6:00pm
Coordinate and monitor program activities to assure quality programming
Maintain an inviting, safe, orderly environment
Maintain a clear and consistent line of communication with program staff, school administration, and parents
In consultation with administration, program staff, and students, provide day-to-day oversight of programs and after-school staff
Develop schedules that incorporate student interests, required curricula and timeframes, and ensure their accurate implementation
Acquire and coordinate program equipment, materials, facilities, nutrition, and transportation needs on site
Monitor student behavior onsite during program hours
Utilize appropriate discipline measures, as necessary
Organize student recruitment activities
Maintain and forward fiscal data, including receipts, time sheets, material requests, evaluations, and attendance data to the program manager according to established procedures and timelines
Complete all required reports and submits them by the due date
Attend professional development activities and meetings provided by ASAS
Respond to inquiries from parents and students regarding program offerings, attendance, and registration procedures
Visit classrooms on a daily basis. Review performance of ASAS Program Leaders and provide suggestions, demonstrations, and assistance for improvement, as needed
Check email daily to ensure that program updates and communication are reviewed in a timely manner
Manage student engagement events throughout the year
Conduct regular staff meetings

Experience and Education

The successful candidate will have a year or more of non-profit or related youth development program experience. The individual will have a familiarity with and passion for working with low-income youth.

An undergraduate degree is required; BA in education, social or human services, child development, or related field is desirable
One or more years’ experience working in a leadership or supervisory capacity in an after-school, day camp or community youth outreach setting is preferred
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with school district staff, public officials, private sector officials, parents and community leaders
Knowledge and experience of low-income, minority, and underserved middle school and over-aged student populations.
Familiarity with youth development principles and middle-school-aged youth
Skill in data tracking, record keeping, writing reports, and maintaining student and staff records
Ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate sensitivity to others as well as respond to critical incidents and act swiftly in an emergency situation
Excellent organizational and managerial skills
Must clear FBI and local background checks as well as a TB test (i.e., obtain negative TB result)
Familiarity and experience with diverse populations in a high stress environment strongly preferred

How to apply

1.) Please submit a cover letter and resume via e-mail to asasjobs@as-as.org 2.) Please put “Site Coordinator”, Philadelphia, and your last name in the subject heading.