Side by Side Kids – After-school Program Coordinator (Part-Time)
Job Description
Job Title: Side by Side Kids – After-school Program Coordinator (Part-Time)
Purpose of the Position: The After-school Program Coordinator is responsible for supporting the After-school Program Director in overseeing the implementation and daily operations of the Side by Side Kids After-school Program, maintaining relationships, coordinating with other team members to secure resources that benefit the Side by Side Kids After-school Program, and executing annual events related to Side by Side Kids and its supporters.
Job Summary:
- Design and implement improvements to SBSK in the interest of enhancing the spiritual, educational and emotional lives of the youth being served
- Provide hands-on oversight and immediate supervision to the SBSK After-school Youth Development Leaders at designated schools
- Assist SBSK Program Director with data collection, program evaluation, and management
- Assess and mitigate risk associated with After-school Programming through supporting appropriate SBSK policies and ensuring risk management procedures are being followed
- Ensure that each campus is actively recruiting students for a full program and maintains enrollment at 90-100% capacity at all times
- Ensure that each campus maintains an active student enrollment wait-list
- Able to be accountable to all responsibilities of their position, including, but not limited to staff training, student recruitment, data management, etc.
- Meet with AISD principals and school administrators as needed and keep SBSK After-school Program Director informed
- Ensure the quality of the SBSK After-school Program by being present on campus at least twice per week
- Assist in the daily operations of the SBSK After-school Program as needed
- Recruit, interview, train, supervise, and evaluate SBSK After-school Youth Development Leaders as needed
- Review payroll hours for SBSK After-school staff and approve on a weekly basis
- Assist SBSK After-school Program Director with creating and implementing staff training
- Coordinate with the SBSK After-school Program Director to provide mid-semester reviews, as well as annual performance evaluations for SBSK After-school Youth Development Leaders
- Create and implement avenues of seamless communication between the SBSK After-school Programs, staff, and the families being served
- Provide the SBSK After-school Program Director a weekly report regarding After-school Program updates and meet on a regular basis to discuss programming issues and needs
- Serve as a liaison by facilitating communication between SBSK, A.I.S.D staff, and other necessary parties
- Coordinate regularly with other SBSK team members to plan and execute various events
- Support volunteers sponsoring major SBSK events and/or serving on-campus during the after-school program and supervise volunteers as needed
- Meet with the Volunteer Department on a regular basis to discuss upcoming events and resources
- Report any suspected abuse or neglect of SBSK students to a supervisor and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services hotline at 1-800-252-5400 or https://www.dfps.state.tx.us/contact_us/report_abuse.asp
- All other related duties assigned
Time Involvement Required: This position is a part-time, hourly position. A maximum of 32 hours of work hours are required per week. Hours will flex to accommodate some morning, evening, and weekend activities.
Work Location: The After-school Program Coordinator will report to the SBSK Support Center, the assigned elementary schools, and various sites within the community. Those sites are:
- J.J Pickle Elementary – 1101 Wheatley Ave, Austin, TX 78752
- T.A. Brown Elementary – 7801 Guadalupe, Austin, TX 78752
- Houston Elementary - 5409 Ponciana Drive, Austin, TX 78744
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Experience working with children and/or youth in a school setting, after-school program, or mentoring program
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- Familiarity with Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets and Google Calendar
- Ability to move around a classroom with ease and be accessible to students
- Ability to bend, reach, or stretch for supplies and/or other various objects, as well as lift, carry, and move at least 40 pounds
- Strong people and project management skills
- Exceptional communication skills
- Ability to supervise, problem solve, and make sound decisions
- Comfortable speaking and presentation style
- Ability to accept constructive feedback
- High level of professionalism and strong organization skills
- Reliable transportation
Educational Qualifications:
- Associates and/or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Additional Qualifications:
- Be a Christ-follower and communing member of the body of Christ
- Basic or greater Spanish language skills preferred
- Understand, agree, and promote SBSK values (found at http://www.sidebysidekids.org/our-mission)
- Understand, agree with, and be comfortable teaching a Christ-centered curriculum that communicates the Gospel on a daily basis
Reports to: After-school Program Director
SBSK is an equal opportunity employer.
NOTE TO Applicant: Due to the ongoing COVID-19, pandemic engaging our community and the world. Side By Side Kids, SBSK in the interest of community wellness, has adjusted our business operations for the safety of its staff, volunteers, applicants, vendors, our program participants, and our school partners. Initial interviews will be phone, and/or virtual online, using Zoom platform. On-boarding if appropriate will be determine by the hiring manager.