After-School Program Leader: Engage & Inspire Youth

Camp Fire Long Beach; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Camp Fire Long Beach is seeking a Program Leader for school-based after-school programs in Long Beach. This part-time, in-person role focuses on creating a safe, engaging environment, leading activities, supporting homework, and building positive relationships with students across site-based programs.

You will work with site coordinators and Camp Fire team members to ensure smooth daily operations, supervision, and adherence to program policies and safety expectations.

Qualifications

• Enjoys working directly with children and young people.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to maintain a consistent schedule.
• Communicates clearly and works well as part of a team.
• Able to lead activities and engage groups of students.
• Calm, professional, and solution-focused under challenges.
• Open to feedback and ongoing learning.
• Reliable reporting to assigned school-sitelocation.
• Meets employment and background clearance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead age-appropriate activities with students.
• Build positive relationships with youth.
• Support enrichment, homework, and daily program activities.
• Maintain active supervision and youth safety.
• Use proactive, respectful behavior management.
• Assist with transitions, attendance, meals, and routines.
• Communicate professionally with students, families, and school partners.
• Collaborate with Site Coordinator to create a strong program environment.
• Attend meetings, trainings, and professional development.
• Follow Camp Fire Long Beach policies and safety expectations.

Skills

Child engagement

Dependable

Punctual

Team player

Leadership

Calm under pressure

Feedback welcomed

Clear communication

Background clearance

Education

Background clearance requirements

Tools

Site coordination

Job description

Camp Fire Long Beach is seeking a Program Leader for school-based after-school programs in Long Beach. This part-time, in-person role focuses on creating a safe, engaging environment, leading activities, supporting homework, and building positive relationships with students across site-based programs.

You will work with site coordinators and Camp Fire team members to ensure smooth daily operations, supervision, and adherence to program policies and safety expectations.