After-School Programs Coordinator & Mentor

Methodist Children’s Home; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Children’s Home seeks an After-School Program Coordinator to run an engaging, safety-compliant after-school program for youth in care, including theatre, choir, drum line, cheer, independent living, horsemanship and physical education.

The role requires maturity to work with youth facing behavioral challenges and trauma, plus strong communication and the ability to balance nurture with structure in daily activities. Occasional evenings and travel may be needed.

Qualifications

• Some college coursework required.
• A bachelor's degree in recreation, health, education, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in youth enrichment programs and social services desired.

Responsibilities

• Learn and effectively use the Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) model of care.
• Proactively teach self-regulation techniques and acceptable ways to give and receive care.
• Know and teach youth the four MCH Rules and ten MCH Life Skills.
• Use the IDEAL approach to discipline and appropriately intervene with youth who exhibit inappropriate behaviors or who need assistance in regulating their behavior.
• Ensure the required staff-to-child ratio is maintained at all times and adjust the level of supervision based on the activity and on each youth's level of functioning.
• Schedule and supervise staff and student workers assigned to the After-School Program.
• Ensure that recreation facilities and equipment are clean, organized and maintained.
• Ensure youth have appropriate clothing, shoes and equipment for participation in each activity.
• Appropriately respond to medical and other needs of youth that arise during the activity.
• Role model and teach students the importance of friendship formation, sharing responsibilities, conflict resolution, problem solving, and negotiation to meet their needs.
• Teach students respect for themselves and others, respect for boundaries, and how to negotiate social expectations.
• Work with other recreation staff to provide campus-wide events and special seasonal activities.
• Support appropriate independence in youth through planned but flexible program activities, positively reinforcing efforts and accomplishments.
• Ensure program is operated in compliance with agency policies and licensing standards.
• Hold regular planning meetings with staff to maintain program quality.Develop and distribute student recreation surveys regularly to determine activity preferences and maintain program quality.
• Complete required documentation.
• Ensure all facilities and equipment are clean, organized and maintained.

Education

Bachelor's degree in recreation, health, education, or a related field

Job description

Methodist Children’s Home seeks an After-School Program Coordinator to run an engaging, safety-compliant after-school program for youth in care, including theatre, choir, drum line, cheer, independent living, horsemanship and physical education.

The role requires maturity to work with youth facing behavioral challenges and trauma, plus strong communication and the ability to balance nurture with structure in daily activities. Occasional evenings and travel may be needed.