Side by Side Kids · 4 months ago
Afterschool Program Coordinator
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid LevelSide by Side Kids is a faith-based organization seeking a Full-Time Afterschool Program Coordinator for the 2025-2026 school year. The Coordinator will manage daily operations of the afterschool program, engage with families and community members, and provide leadership to staff and volunteers.
CommunitiesEducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Manage and provide on-site supervision, leadership and training for Afterschool Assistant Program Coordinator, Afterschool Youth Development Leaders, volunteers and children
Facilitate a positive, productive, and supportive work environment on campus
Create and manage program schedule to meet SBSK standards and requirements
Maintain student enrollment, attendance, and behavioral records
Actively recruit students for a full program and maintain enrollment at 90-100% capacity at all times
Maintain an active student enrollment waitlist
Secure classroom and facility use at assigned campus appropriate for program needs
Ensure all facilities used are maintained and cleaned as required
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
Assess and maintain program supplies and equipment on a regular basis
Plan and lead daily Afterschool Team meetings at your campus
Prepare and facilitate large group activities and games
Implement and support the discipline system utilized by SBSK
Communicate with parents concerning their child/children’s participation in the program as needed
Supervise children left after 6:00 pm and contact parents and/or necessary authorities regarding their pick-up
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
Communicate promptly and effectively with supervisor, Afterschool Assistant Program Coordinator, Afterschool Youth Development Leaders, volunteers, via email, text message, phone calls, and face-to-face communication
Coordinate campus parties and events via email, face-to-face, and/or phone
Notify supervisor of emergency and risky situations in a timely manner
Communicate human relations issues regarding Afterschool Assistant Program Coordinators, Afterschool Youth Development Leaders, and volunteers to supervisor as needed
Review and approve payroll hours for SBSK Afterschool staff at your campus on a weekly basis
Collect and enter student data into the SBSK data reporting systems in a timely manner
Attend weekly All Staff Meetings and Afterschool Team meetings at SBSK office
Complete and submit weekly reports and requests to supervisor
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
Qualification
Required
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
Associate's and/or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field or equivalent experience (Bachelor's degree preferred)
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
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
Company
Side by Side Kids
Side by Side Kids is a neighbourhood recreational after-school program.
Founded in 1996
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Silvestre "Sly" Guzman
Chief Executive Officer
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