Tier 2: Afterschool Program Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Tier 2:
Site Lead / Senior Mentor

Part-Time | After school Hours (Approx. 3–3.5 hours/day)

Gathering Kids After school Mentorship Program LLC

At Gathering Outreach Community Services, leadership is service. Tier 2 Leaders are entrusted with building safe spaces, strong structure, and meaningful relationships that support student growth, family trust, and community impact.

The Tier 2 After school Program Lead serves as a site-level leader responsible for daily program operations, staff supervision, student engagement, and program quality. This role bridges frontline support staff (Tier
1) and Program Director (Tier
3), ensuring program excellence, safety, structure, and alignment with the mission and values of Gathering Outreach Community Services.

The Tier 2 Lead plays a critical leadership role in creating a structured, safe, engaging, and high-performing environment for students, staff, and families.

This position operates on a school-year, semester-based schedule and is best suited for individuals who can commit to consistent attendance and teamwork.

- Schedule:

School days only (2:45 PM – 6:30 PM)

Hours:

Approximately 10–17 hours per week

- Hours:

Full school year commitment

-Semester-based availability preferred (Fall / Spring / Summer)

• Oversee daily after-school operations at the assigned campus
• Ensure program schedule, rotations, and transitions are executed smoothly
• Maintain structured learning, enrichment, and activity environments
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and school campus protocols

• Lead, guide, and supervise Tier 1 Support Staff
• Assign daily roles and responsibilities
• Provide on-the-job coaching and performance feedback
• Ensure staff professionalism, dress code compliance, and conduct standards
• Support onboarding and training of new team members

• Maintain safe student-to-staff ratios
• Ensure student safety, behavior management, and engagement
• Model positive leadership, mentorship, and character development
• Support social-emotional development and leadership growth

• Serve as the primary on-site point of contact
• Provide daily and weekly updates directly to the Founders / Executive Leadership
• Communicate staffing, student, and operational needs promptly
• Support parent communication as needed
• Coordinate with school administrators and campus staff

• Uphold organizational culture, mission, and values
• Ensure consistency across programming, structure, and expectations
• Support implementation of enrichment programs (arts, STEM, sports, leadership, mentorship)

• Leads with emotional intelligence and maturity
• Maintains composure in high-energy environments
• Models positive conflict resolution
• Serves as a culture carrier for the organization
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and accountability

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience working with youth in structured environments
• Leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple staff and student groups
• Ability to remain calm and effective in dynamic environments

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (Education, Child Development, Leadership, Social Work, or related field)
• Experience in after school programs, recreation, education, or nonprofit programs
• Campus-based program leadership experience

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to supervise indoor and outdoor activities
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
• Active engagement in student activities

-Hourly Pay:
Based on role and experience

-Performance Review:
Eligible after 90 days

-Pay Increases:
Based on performance, attendance, and program needs

Tier 2 Leads are developed for advancement into:

• Tier 3 Program Manager
• Site Director
• Operations Leadership
• Program Development Roles

-Mission-driven, community-focused organization

-Supportive leadership and team culture

-Structured…