After School Program Coordinator: Full-Time, Los Angeles, 92356

LACOE Expanded; Lucerne Valley (CA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

LACOE Expanded in Lucerne Valley, CA seeks a Program Coordinator to lead the After-School All-Stars site, ensuring a safe, engaging environment that educates and inspires youth in after-school settings. You will drive attendance, implement creative strategies, and oversee staff performance.

The role requires leadership in a youth-focused program, collaboration with school district staff, and the ability to manage day-to-day activities while adhering to ASAS-LA protocols.

Qualifications

• Experience leading or supervising in afterschool, day camp, or youth-based org.
• Ability to collaborate with school district staff, officials, parents, and community leaders.
• Familiarity with quality criteria for expanded learning programming is desirable.
• Ability to develop programs for diverse learning styles and interests.
• Experience in ethnically and culturally diverse communities is desirable.
• Strong verbal and written communication within a team.
• Respond to emergencies using ASAS-LA protocols.
• Excellent organizational and managerial skills with interpersonal talents.
• Proficiency with computer software (MS Office, etc.).
• Must have reliable transportation and pass background checks.
• Fluency in a language other than English is desirable.
• Education: high school diploma or GED plus ASAS-LA exam or higher; Associates or higher is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and volunteers at the ASAS-LA site and provide professional development.
• Train, evaluate program staff, and ensure PD opportunities.
• Discipline support and maintaining a positive program atmosphere.
• Embed ASAS-LA Mission and Vision in daily practices at each site.
• Ensure a safe, engaging educational environment for students.
• Provide guidance and role modeling for participants.
• Oversee day-to-day programming and report emergencies or conflicts.
• Coordinate with school site and ASAS-LA to strengthen partnerships.
• Monitor implementation of ASAS-LA initiatives via observations and trainings.
• Collaborate with school-day efforts for extended learning activities.
• Assist with surveys for program evaluations (parents, staff, students).
• Maintain open communication with stakeholders through meetings.
• Plan yearly programs, session planning, and events; calendar management.
• Maintain community communications via quarterly meetings.
• Schedule site staff and approve bi-weekly payroll.
• Submit check requests, supplies orders, and manage inventory.
• Ensure health and safety standards across program areas.
• Conduct safety training and drills; manage emergency protocols.
• Document safety incidents and report promptly.
• Register students and track activities in CitySpan.
• Review attendance and drive recruitment/retention to meet grant requirements.
• Submit meeting agendas and site calendars monthly.
• Work evenings and weekends; attend required meetings.
• Travel to off-site meetings and events; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership experience

Supervisory experience

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Organization

Emergency response

Microsoft Office

Cultural competency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree or higher

Two years of college coursework

Baccalaureate degree desirable in education/child development

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Full Time Lucerne Valley, CA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 2332

Salary Range: $22.00 To $26.00 Hourly

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Hourly Rate range is $22-$26

Hours: Monday-Friday from 10AM-6:30PM (Subject to change)

Basic Assignment: The Program Coordinator will lead and manage an After‑School All‑Stars, Los Angeles (ASAS‑LA) site that ensures a safe and dynamic program environment that educates, enlightens, and inspires youth in an after‑school setting. The Program Coordinator will drive program attendance, demonstrate initiative, and develop creative strategies to attract and retain participants.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a leadership or supervisory capacity in an afterschool, day camp, or youth‑based organization.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with School District staff, public officials, private sector officials, parents, and community leaders.
• Familiarity with quality criteria for expanded learning programming is highly desirable.
• Ability to develop and execute programs that accommodate diverse learning styles and interests.
• Experience working in ethnic and culturally diverse communitiesis highly desirable
• Ability to communicate (verbal and written communication) effectively in a team environment.
• Respond to critical incidents and act promptly in an emergency situation. Respond promptly to any and all incidents, using ASAS‑LA protocols.
• Excellent organizational and managerial skills.Strong interpersonal skills and leadership ability
• Must be proficient with computer software programs (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite).
• Must have valid transportation.
• Must clear Drug Test, Tuberculosis screening and DOJ/FBI Live Scan prior to hire.
• Fluency in a language other than English is highly desirable.
• Must have obtained high school graduate or GED and have successfully passed ASAS‑LA Instructional Aide exam, have an Associates Degree or higher, or have completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education.
• A baccalaureate degree in education, social or human services, child development, recreation, or a related field is desirable, or equivalent work experience in education, youth development, and or human services desirable.

Major Functions

• Supervise all staff and volunteers in the ASAS‑LA program at a site and provide access to meaningful and relevant professional development opportunities. Supervise, train, and evaluate program staff, fostering a productive and collaborative team culture. Ensure staff participation, manage and implement PD opportunities
• Assist with necessary discipline and behavior management, reinforcing program rulesnurturing apositive atmosphere.
• Assist site staff in embedding the ASAS‑LA Mission and Vision into the daily implementation practices at each site
• Responsible for providing a safe and adequate program environment conducive to an enriching and intentional educational experience for students.
• Provide guidance and role modeling toparticipants, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment.
• Oversee all aspects of day‑to‑day programming, including immediately reporting emergency situations, and personnel conflicts to your direct supervisor.
• Act as a liaison between ASAS‑LA and school site to address issues, share updates, and strengthen partnerships.
• Ensure implementation of all ASAS‑LA initiatives through observations, and trainings at site and organization level.
• Collaborate and participate with school day efforts that are relevant to expanded learning programming, including youth leadership, service learning, tutoring programs, back‑to‑school events, and other activities taking place out of school time.
• Assist ASAS‑LA with conducting surveys for periodic program evaluations, including parents, staff, and students.
• Maintain positive and open communication with stakeholders through on‑site weekly meetings and periodic program assessments.
• Responsible for effective program planning throughout the year that includes session planning, development of class selections for students, site visits, culminating events, monthly calendaring, collaboration with core day efforts, and providing “real‑life” experiences for students.
• Maintain positive and open communications with community stakeholders through quarterly meetings.
• Responsible for scheduling site staff and approving payroll on a bi‑weekly basis.
• Responsible for submitting check requests,providesuppliesorders,Ensure proper storage, maintenance, and inventory of program equipment and supplies.
• Ensure all program areas comply with health and safety standards. Emphasize safety as an important part of all program activities and staff training.
• Conduct regular safety training and drills for staff and youth, ensuring everyone understands emergency protocols and procedures. Establish and uphold a safe and supportive environment for all participants, with a focus on health, wellness, and injury prevention.
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of safety‑related incidents and ensure timely reporting to appropriate parties.
• Responsible for fully registering students and labeling program activities on the CitySpan database.
• Daily review of students’ sign‑in sheets and adhere to deadline submission protocol as stated by ASAS‑LA.
• Responsible for maintaining student participation and average daily attendance (ADA) throughout the year via recruitment and retention activities, including student “voice and choice” strategies to meet grant requirements. Promote and stimulate program participation to ensure consistent and growing attendance.
• Responsible for monthly submission of Principal signed meeting agenda, staff meeting agendas, site calendar, and observation tool.
• Available to work evenings and weekends.
• Attend all required management staff meetings, chapter meetings, and school site meetings.
• Travel to off‑site meetings, trainings, and events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive. It is understood that the employee will also perform other reasonable related business duties if requested by the immediate supervisor or director. Job descriptions are reviewed periodically and may be revised if deemed necessary. This job description is not a written or implied contract. This is an “at will”, full‑time position.