New York Junior Tennis and Learning · 1 month ago
Program Director - Afterschool Program
Brooklyn, NY, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$62K/yr - $65K/yr
3+ years expNew York Junior Tennis & Learning (NYJTL) is dedicated to developing the character of young people through tennis and education. The Program Director will provide overall leadership and management for a DYCD-funded after-school program, ensuring compliance, staff supervision, and community partnerships while fostering a safe and inclusive environment.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Oversee all aspects of daily program operations in alignment with DYCD COMPASS/SONYC guidelines, SACC/DOHMH regulations, and agency policies
Ensure compliance with enrollment targets, hours of operation, activity requirements, and staffing ratios
Serve as primary contact for DYCD program managers, school administration, and agency leadership
Prepare for and participate in DYCD site visits, monitoring, and audits; implement corrective action plans as needed
In collaboration with the Education Specialist, ensure a balanced schedule that includes academics, enrichment, recreation, and social-emotional learning
Monitor and support quality of instruction, youth engagement, and behavior management across all activities
Use data (attendance, surveys, observations, assessments) to drive continuous program improvement
Ensure youth voice and choice are integrated into program planning and activities
Recruit, hire, train, and supervise program staff (Assistant Director, Education Specialist, Group Leaders, Activity Specialists, Tutors, and Support Staff)
Conduct regular staff meetings, one-on-ones, and performance evaluations
Provide coaching and feedback; identify professional development needs and coordinate trainings
Manage staff schedules, time sheets, and coverage to ensure adequate supervision and program continuity
Build and maintain strong relationships with school leadership, teachers, counselors, and support staff
Coordinate with school-day personnel to align program activities with academic and social-emotional priorities
Develop and maintain partnerships with community organizations, arts/sports providers, and volunteers
Promote regular communication with families through newsletters, calls, emails, meetings, and events
Plan and oversee family engagement activities (family nights, showcases, orientations, etc.)
Address parent/guardian concerns promptly and professionally
Ensure accurate and timely data entry into DYCD Connect and any internal data systems (attendance, enrollment, activities)
Track progress toward contract deliverables and prepare reports for agency leadership and funders
Manage program budget in collaboration with central office; monitor expenses and purchasing within approved limits
Maintain complete and organized program records (enrollment, incident reports, staff files, etc.)
Ensure implementation of all safety procedures, including arrival/dismissal, emergency drills, incident reporting, and mandated reporting
Respond to emergencies, behavioral crises, and conflicts following agency and DYCD protocols
Maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all youth and staff
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, Youth Development, Public Administration, or related field
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in youth development, after-school, or related fields, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role
Strong understanding of DYCD-funded programs, positive youth development, and NYC after-school landscape
Excellent leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work collaboratively with school staff, families, and community partners
Preferred
Master's degree in a related field
Experience managing a DYCD COMPASS/SONYC contract
Familiarity with SACC/DOHMH regulations and NYC DOE systems
Bilingual language skills
Company
New York Junior Tennis and Learning
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase