After-School Program Director: Lead Youth & School Partners

New York Junior Tennis & Learning; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Junior Tennis & Learning (NYJTL) seeks a Program Director to lead a DYCD-funded after-school program across Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx and Manhattan. You will ensure contract compliance, program quality, staff supervision, school partnerships, and family engagement in a safe, inclusive environment.

Key duties include overseeing daily operations, meeting enrollment targets, coordinating with schools, managing the budget, and developing community partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education , Social Work, Youth Development, Public Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in youth development, after-school, or related fields, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong understanding of DYCD-funded programs, positive youth development, and NYC after-school landscape.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with school staff, families, and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of daily program operations in alignment with DYCD COMPASS/SONYC guidelines, SACC/DOHMH regulations, and agency policies.
• Ensure compliance with enrollment targets, hours of operation, activity requirements, and staffing ratios.
• Serve as primary contact for DYCD program managers, school administration, and agency leadership.
• Prepare for and participatein DYCD site visits, monitoring, and audits; implement corrective action plans as needed.
• In collaboration with the Education Specialist, ensure a balanced schedule that includes academics, enrichment, recreation, and social-emotional learning.
• Monitor and support quality of instruction, youth engagement, and behavior management across all activities.
• Use data (attendance, surveys, observations, assessments) to drive continuous program improvement.
• Ensure youth voice and choice are integrated into program planning and activities.
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise program staff (Assistant Director, Education Specialist, Group Leaders, Activity Specialists, Tutors, and Support Staff).
• Conduct regular staff meetings, one-on-ones, and performance evaluations.
• Provide coaching and feedback; identify professional development needs and coordinate trainings .
• Manage staff schedules, time sheets, and coverage to ensure adequate supervision and program continuity.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with school leadership, teachers, counselors, and support staff.
• Coordinate with school-day personnel to align program activities with academic and social-emotional priorities.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with community organizations, arts/sports providers, and volunteers.
• Promote regular communication with families through newsletters, calls, emails, meetings, and events.
• Plan and oversee family engagement activities (family nights, showcases, orientations, etc.).
• Address parent/guardian concerns promptly and professionally.
• Administration, Data, & Budget
• Ensureaccurateandtimelydata entry into DYCD Connect and any internal data systems (attendance, enrollment, activities).
• Track progress toward contract deliverables and prepare reports for agency leadership and funders.
• Manage program budget in collaboration with central office; monitor expenses and purchasing within approved limits.
• Maintain complete and organized program records (enrollment, incident reports, staff files, etc.).
• Safety & Crisis Management
• Ensure implementation of all safety procedures, including arrival/dismissal, emergency drills, incident reporting, and mandated reporting.
• Respond to emergencies, behavioral crises, and conflicts following agency and DYCD protocols.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all youth and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Youth Development, Public Administration, or related field

Master’s degree in a related field

Job description

New York Junior Tennis & Learning (NYJTL) seeks a Program Director to lead a DYCD-funded after-school program across Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx and Manhattan. You will ensure contract compliance, program quality, staff supervision, school partnerships, and family engagement in a safe, inclusive environment.

Key duties include overseeing daily operations, meeting enrollment targets, coordinating with schools, managing the budget, and developing community partnerships.