After-School Programs Lead & Youth Enrichment Coach

Methodist Children’s Home; Waco, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Children's Home in Waco, TX is seeking an After-School Program Coordinator to lead an after-school education and recreational program for youth in care, including theatre, choir, drum line, cheer, and physical education. You will ensure safety, licensing compliance, and program quality.

Youth care requires empathy, patience, and the ability to build healthy relationships with youth and staff. The role involves supervision, staff coordination, planning meetings, and maintaining

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.
• Ensure the required staff-to-child ratio is maintained at all times and adjust supervision accordingly.
• Schedule and supervise student workers assigned to the After-School Program.
• Ensure recreation facilities and equipment are clean, organized, and maintained.
• Appropriately respond to medical and other needs of youth during activities.
• Role model and teach friendship, responsibility sharing, conflict resolution, and negotiation.
• Teach students respect for themselves, others, and boundaries.

Skills

TBRI model of care

Self-regulation coaching

Youth mentorship

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in recreation/health/education or related field

Job description

Methodist Children's Home in Waco, TX is seeking an After-School Program Coordinator to lead an after-school education and recreational program for youth in care, including theatre, choir, drum line, cheer, and physical education. You will ensure safety, licensing compliance, and program quality.

Youth care requires empathy, patience, and the ability to build healthy relationships with youth and staff. The role involves supervision, staff coordination, planning meetings, and maintaining