After School Coordinator Seasonal Position

CITY OF KALISPELL

JOB DESCRIPTION

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Class

Title:

After School Coordinator (Seasonal Position)

Department:
Parks & Recreation Dept.

Location:

Various school district facilities, city parks, fields, and Parks/Rec office.

Union:
Non-Union

Salary/Wage: $21.55 hour

FSLA Status:
Non-Exempt

Date:
February 10, 2026

Assist in planning, organizing, coordinating, and supervising after school and recreation activities for youth ages 5-13 yrs. Provide quality service and maintain positive public relations.

The following duties are typical for this classification. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Note:

It is expected that every employee should be fully prepared on time every day that they are scheduled to work. We expect employees to strive for perfect attendance.

• Create staff and activity schedules and assign duties to ensure program efficiency. Ensure appropriate staffing to carry out the functions of the After school Program.
• Under supervision of Recreation Superintendent and Recreation Programmer, plans and implements daily activities such as games, special events, physical fitness, arts and crafts, team building, outdoor skills, etc.
• Maintain a variety of records and forms such as permission slips, incident forms, and attendance records.
• Perform a variety of miscellaneous duties such as answering and making phone calls, taking care of equipment, and cleaning.
• Respond to public inquiries or comments, such as questions and complaints.
• Respond to and take care of circumstances requiring first aid.

• Assist Recreation Superintendent and Recreation Programmer in carrying out the functions of recreation programs.
• Lead activities such as sports, games, and recreation programs by providing information to volunteer coaches and referee scrimmages.
• Always keep recreation facilities clean and in order.
• Work independently and be responsible for overseeing activities at designated locations such as parks, school facilities and areas for special events including weekends and evenings.
• Set up for program activities and serve as an on-site assistant.

• Other duties as assigned

Works under the supervision of the Recreation Superintendent and Recreation Programmer.

Supervises after school employees, recreation programs and camp participants ranging in age from 5-13 yrs.

• Working knowledge of program planning, implementation, and evaluation techniques.
• Working knowledge of the equipment, facilities, operations, and techniques used at the After School/Recreation program.
• Knowledge and Skills of First Aid and CPR.
• Skilled in operation of tools and equipment used by an After school/Recreation Counselor.
• Ability to operate a computer. Familiarity with Microsoft suite including Outlook, Word, Excel. Familiarity with and/or willingness to learn recreation management software, staff scheduling software, and other computer programs/software as needed.
• Skilled in good verbal and written communication and the ability to interact positively and effectively with the public.
• Ability to have a genuine concern for the well-being and development of young children.
• Ability and fortitude to abide by and enforce rules, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to be self-motivated with the initiative to carry out work assignments in a timely manner.
• Ability to effectively enforce safety and health regulations relating to After School/Recreation programs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, participants, instructors, and the general public.
• Ability to orally communicate effectively.
• Ability to give and understand oral instructions.
• Ability to maintain calm in emergency situations.

• Two years of increasingly responsible related work experience and/or related educational experience.
• Experience working with children ages 5-13 years is preferred.

• Must have…