After-School Coach: Engaging Youth Enrichment

A World Fit For Kids; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

A World Fit For Kids! is seeking an After-School Coach to support safe, engaging, and educational expanded learning activities at our program sites in California.

You will plan weekly lessons, lead activities, supervise students, document attendance, and build strong relationships with students, families, and site staff. Under the direction of the Site Coordinator and Lead Coach, you will ensure daily program quality, participate in professional development, and assist with special events.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be at least 18 years old.
• Experience with children aged 5–17; expanded learning/youth development preferred.
• Spanish language skills are desirable; basic Microsoft Word processing skills preferred.
• Ability to lead safe, developmentally appropriate activities; energetic, organized, and team-oriented.
• Must complete FBI/DOJ LiveScan clearance, TB clearance, CPR/First Aid, and WFIT/LAUSD trainings.
• Strong communication skills and ability to document attendance and incidents.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement weekly lesson plans and facilitate daily academic, enrichment, physical activity, wellness, and youth development activities that are safe, age-appropriate, engaging, and aligned with program goals.
• Support student participation, showcases, and recruitment/retention; participate in professional development and apply feedback.
• Maintain active supervision during program hours, transitions, meals, and dismissal; enforce behavior expectations and safety.
• Maintain accurate daily attendance, lesson plans, and incident information; assist with reconciliation and follow-up.
• Collaborate with Site Coordinator, Lead Coach, other Coaches, school staff, and program support teams; attend staff meetings and trainings.
• Support special events, field trips, family engagement activities, and ensure spaces are clean, organized, and safe.
• Maintain program spaces and report any damage or needs; use materials responsibly and per approved purposes.
• Demonstrate reliability, professionalism, and teamwork; maintain clear delineation between supervising students and staff.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Spanish desirable

Microsoft Word processing

Ability to facilitate activities

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College coursework in education or child development

Clearances and trainings (FBI/DOJ LiveScan, TB, CPR/First Aid, LAUSD/Beyond the Bell)

Job description

A World Fit For Kids! is seeking an After-School Coach to support safe, engaging, and educational expanded learning activities at our program sites in California.

You will plan weekly lessons, lead activities, supervise students, document attendance, and build strong relationships with students, families, and site staff. Under the direction of the Site Coordinator and Lead Coach, you will ensure daily program quality, participate in professional development, and assist with special events.