Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator

The Program Coordinator is responsible for overall program management including the planning and execution of structured group activities. They will work with the Group Leaders to provide quality programming in health, education, and recreation to children and adolescents. Additionally, the Program Coordinator serves as the main contact for referrals and to the administration where the program will be housed. They maintain connections with parents, school personnel and other outside programs who are involved in the student's lives.

Essential and core functions include maintaining policies and procedures of the program, assuring compliance with each; serving as point person for emergencies; reporting to the Sr. VP of Operations any and all emergencies and/or problems; planning, developing and providing a nurturing, structured and enriching program of after school activities for students; performing various administrative functions of the program such as composing, copying and distributing work, planning and preparing a weekly schedule for class and any other duties as assigned by the Sr.

VP of Operations; maintaining a clean and orderly environment for the program; creating structured well-rounded programs for students; serving as the Youth/Stakholders Council leader; performing outreach for youth recruitment; performing outreach and contact students enrolled in the program who are not attending; completing outreach to community leaders, groups, business with the goal of incorporating them into programming; in the absence of a Group Supervisor implementing activities as planned;

supervising all Group Supervisors; actively engaging in activities with the children and acts as a role model participant; implementing a Strength Based Youth Development Approach in all interactions and programs with youth and their families; maintaining student records and overall program documentation as required by the program including but not limited to Student Success Skills, Project Based Learning, Attendance, physical exams, current emergency contact information and contact with adults involved in students' lives;

communicating with teachers and parents about children's daily activities and participating in parent conferences as needed; assisting with the management of behaviors in the program and on field trips using a proactive approach; providing individual assistance to students or families as needed; completing class presentations and preparation of students' evaluations; attending all designated orientation sessions, all scheduled trainings and meetings;

enforcing all rules fairly and consistently according to the policies outlined; working cooperatively with Group Leaders and program staff making use of open communication and problem-solving skills; reporting to work at your scheduled start time; supporting the After School Mission and all administrative decisions; and abiding by all agency policies and procedures.

Additional responsibilities include performing other duties and special projects as assigned.