After-School Coach: High School (Gardening)

A World Fit For Kids; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A World Fit For Kids! is hiring a SHARED PROGRAM DIRECT for Los Angeles, CA to lead gardening and environmental education for students.

The Coach will plan and facilitate hands-on activities introducing plant care, sustainability, nutrition, and healthy living, aligning with program goals. Responsibilities include lesson planning, activity facilitation, supervising students, documenting attendance, and maintaining safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college coursework in education or youth development desired.
• Must be at least 18 years old; experience with children and youth ages 5–17 preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication; Spanish desirable.
• Ability to facilitate activities safely and independently or collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate gardening activities introducing plant care, sustainability, nutrition, and healthy living.
• Lead daily program activities, supervise students, and document attendance.
• Maintain safe, organized spaces and follow LAUSD/Beyond the Bell guidelines.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Spanish language

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

SHARED PROGRAM DIRECT Los Angeles, CA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1097

Salary Range: $20.00 To $22.00 Hourly

This position has a specialized focus on gardening and environmental education. The Coach will plan and facilitate hands‑on gardening activities that introduce students to plant care, sustainability, nutrition, environmental awareness, and healthy living.

The Coach facilitates safe, organized, engaging, and educational expanded learning activities for students at an assigned WFIT program site. Working under the direction of the Site Coordinator, and receiving daily direction or support from the Lead Coach when assigned, this frontline, student‑facing role supports daily program implementation through lesson planning, activity facilitation, student supervision, attendance documentation, and positive relationship‑building with students, families, school personnel, and site staff. This role supervises students and program participants only; it does not assign, evaluate, discipline, or supervise staff. The Coach supports WFIT's mission of preparing young people for fit and fulfilling lives through Moving, Modeling, and Mentoring. At each site, Coaches deliver daily programming, Lead Coaches model and support Coach practice and provide coverage, and Site Coordinators lead the site and are accountable for its results; together, they ensure a safe, high‑quality program for every student.

Key Responsibilities

Program Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Create and implement weekly lesson plans, submitting them for review as directed, and facilitate daily academic, enrichment, physical activity, wellness, and youth development activities that are safe, age‑appropriate, engaging, and aligned with WFIT program goals, monthly themes, student needs, and site expectations.
• Support student participation, culminating showcases and performances, and participant recruitment and retention; participate in professional development, apply feedback, and reflect on daily implementation to improve activities, transitions, and program flow.

Student Supervision & Safety

• Maintain active, attentive supervision during program hours, transitions, activities, meals/snacks, arrival, and dismissal; monitor gate entry, check‑in, release, and pick‑up areas when assigned.
• Set and reinforce clear expectations for behavior, participation, safety, and respect, and promote students' physical, social, and emotional well‑being; respond calmly to student needs, conflicts, injuries, or incidents and promptly elevate them to the Site Coordinator or Lead Coach.

Compliance, Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain and submit accurate daily student attendance, lesson plans, incident information, and required documentation by established deadlines; assist with attendance reconciliation and follow‑up as directed.
• Comply with WFIT policies, site procedures, LAUSD/Beyond the Bell expectations, grant requirements, and mandated training; promptly report incidents, safety or facility concerns, parent concerns, and supply needs to site leadership.

Teamwork, Family & School Relationships

• Collaborate with the Site Coordinator, Lead Coach, other Coaches, school personnel, and WFIT team members; follow site schedules, assigned roles, and communication protocols; and attend staff meetings, trainings, and required program events.
• Build positive, professional relationships with students, parents/guardians, and school staff; support family engagement and outreach when assigned; and direct requests requiring a site‑level decision to the Site Coordinator or Lead Coach.

Special Events & Site Readiness

• Support special events, field trips, showcases, and family engagement activities, including preparation, setup, supervision, cleanup, and follow‑up.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe program spaces; use WFIT materials, equipment, supplies, and uniforms responsibly and only for approved purposes; and promptly report damage, loss, or repair needs.

Performance Expectations

• Students are actively supervised, safe, and engaged, and daily activities are prepared, organized, age‑appropriate, and aligned with WFIT program goals.
• Attendance, lesson plans, incident information, and required documentation are accurate, timely, and complete, and concerns are communicated promptly to the Site Coordinator or Lead Coach.
• The Coach demonstrates reliability, professionalism, punctuality, and teamwork, and consistently maintains the distinction between supervising students and supervising staff.

Reporting Structure

• Lead Support:May receive daily direction, guidance, or coverage support from the Lead Coach as assigned.
• Direct Reports:None.
• Key Internal Relationships:Site Coordinator, Lead Coach, Program Manager, other Coaches, Operations, Systems, Human Resources, and program support staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college coursework in education, child development, physical education, recreation, youth development, or a related field desired.
• Must be at least 18 years of age. Experience working with children and youth ages 5–17 required (at least two years preferred); experience with expanded learning, out‑of‑school time, enrichment, physical activity, or youth development activities preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (Spanish desirable); general data entry and Microsoft word processing skills preferred.
• Ability to facilitate physical and sedentary activities safely and in a developmentally appropriate manner; energetic, creative, organized, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Must complete and maintain all required clearances, certifications, and trainings, including FBI/DOJ LiveScan clearance, TB clearance, CPR/First Aid certification, WFIT trainings, and applicable LAUSD/Beyond the Bell trainings.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Part‑time, generally Monday–Friday, ~3.75 hours per day between 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., with occasional weekends and special events as assigned. Must be able to work at least 85% of the 180-day school year (~153 days) unless otherwise approved or as protected by applicable law.
• Work location may be reassigned based on organizational needs; must report to headquarters, trainings, meetings, or other program locations as needed. Work occurs in active school, outdoor, office, and community‑based environments, where noise and activity levels vary.
• The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; use a computer; talk; hear; and reach with hands and arms. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds; regular physical activity and active student supervision are required. Vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employment Statements

• Equal Employment Opportunity:A World Fit For Kids! is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• At‑Will Employment:Employment with A World Fit For Kids! is at‑will and may be terminated at any time with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable law. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.

The above declarations are not intended to be an “all-inclusive” list of the duties, responsibilities, skills, and abilities of the job; they describe only its general requirements.