Adventures Plus Site Coordinator -192006

Sylvania; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventures Plus is seeking a Site Coordinator to supervise staff and oversee program development at one site, including before/after school, non-school days, and summer programs. You will manage staffing, training, safety, and family engagement while ensuring compliance with DHS requirements.

The role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to adapt activities to meet diverse needs. Start ASAP with available benefits and collaborative teams across locations.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate aptitude for working with school-age children.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field and 1 year (2080 hours) of supervisory experience; or equivalent combinations.
• First-aid/CPR and CPI certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and oversee site operations for at least one location.
• Ensure DHS requirements are met including staffing, training, reporting, health and safety measures.
• Train staff on site safety plans and policies, and lead monthly staff meetings.
• Engage with families and children to create a welcoming climate.
• Maintain professional boundaries and adapt activities to meet children's needs.

Skills

Staff supervision

Program development

Budget management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Associate's Degree / CDA with 24 credits

Tools

Google

Microsoft Office

Job-specific information systems

Job description

Reporting Relationship:

The Adventures Plus Site Coordinator reports to and takes direction from the Program Coordinators and Program Supervisor.

Basic Function of the Position:

Supervise staff, program development, and operation for at least one site, before and after school, on non-school days, and in the summer. Hours may include straight and split shifts based on program needs. Perform other duties as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Position:

• Works with the Staffing Program Coordinator to effectively staff the site based on enrollment numbers, paying close attention to ratios and qualifications. Fills in as needed to maintain ratios.
• Monitors accountability and ratios during program hours and adjusts staffing as needed.
• Ensures all DHS requirements are met, including but not limited to staffing, training, reporting, health and safety measures, etc.
• Ensures program safety guidelines on and off site. Creates, maintains, and trains staff on site emergency plans.
• Follows Adventures Plus and Anoka Hennepin School District policies and procedures and trains all staff accordingly.
• Attends and actively participates in all required professional development and facilitates monthly staff meetings.
• Ensures that staff members have a clear understanding of their responsibilities by thoroughly communicating expectations and providing consistent coaching and feedback when expectations are not met.
• Ensures Site Leaders plan and implement enriching and age-appropriate activities to meet the needs of all children, including implementing all Adventures Plus initiatives, according to the Site Standard Checklist.
• Knows and applies basic techniques for working with students and models them for staff.
• Works with all staff to adapt activities, as needed, to allow active participation by the child/ren.
• Implements site standard accommodations for all students and trains staff accordingly.
• Implements and provides feedback on individual behavior modification plans for children as needed, with the assistance of the Inclusion Team.
• Monitors and assesses situations involving an escalated child and steps in to provide coaching and/or assistance when necessary.
• Demonstrates great customer service. Engages with families and children during program time and creates a warm and welcoming climate.
• Displays respect for individual differences, backgrounds, and interests by using inclusive materials and equipment.
• Works cooperatively with other Site Coordinators, Site Leaders, and school personnel during school days, Non-School Days, and Summer.
• Maintains professional boundaries, a positive attitude, and is a positive role model at all times.
• Maintains an organized and uncluttered work environment for all staff; co-workers and substitutes can easily function in assigned work areas.

Staff Supervisory Responsibilities:

Responsible for supervision of all site staff, including setting expectations, providing work direction, training, and mentoring to all child care assistants, Lane 2 child care assistants, Site Leaders, volunteers, and interns. Facilitates the employee goal setting and evaluation process. Provides regular feedback and addresses performance concerns in a timely manner. Creates a system for staff recognition and appreciation.

Education and/or Experience:

• Must demonstrate aptitude for working with school-age children. Bachelor’s degree in related field; and 1 year (2080 hours) of experience working with children and 1 year (2080 hours) of supervisory experience.
• OR Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field; and 2 years (4160 hours) of experience working with children and 1 year (2080 hours) of supervisory experience.
• OR Associate's Degree (60 college credits) / Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA), plus 24 credits in Areas of Training/Credit listed below (credits can be part of educational credential); and 4 years (8320 hours) of experience working with children and 1 year (2080 hours) of supervisory experience.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:

First-aid/CPR and CPI certified upon hire within 90 days - provided free of charge by Adventures Plus.

Language Skills:

Appropriate oral and written communication skills to work positively with school staff, Adventures Plus staff, families, and children. Responsible for confidential information regarding staff, families, and children.

Mathematical Skills:

Counting and tracking students and maintaining ratios. Ensures effective management of site budget.

Reasoning Ability:

Recognizes and responds appropriately to problem situations using good judgment, collecting appropriate information, analyzing the situation, and identifying a timely and appropriate solution.

Other Skills and Abilities:

Effectively uses available technology, resources, and tools including Google and Microsoft Suites, job-specific information systems, and utilities.

Physical Factors include:

Frequent: standing, walking, sitting, simple grasp, firm grasp, feeling, talking, hearing & visual accommodation; Occasional: lifting above shoulder, lifting waist to chest, lifting below the waist, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, squatting, crawling, twisting/pivot, reaching, and fine manipulating. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds.

Work Environment:

Adapt to the environment of the children. Busy, noisy, shared spaces such as the cafeteria and gym. Must be able to work indoors and outdoors, work a varied schedule, and travel to various locations for training, meetings, purchasing of supplies, and field trips.

Start Date:

ASAP

For questions and additional information: email [e-mail] or call 763-506-1410