After School Site Director (26-27 School Year)

Kids in the Game; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Kids in the Game in New York is seeking an on-site After School Site Director for the 2026-2027 school year. This part-time role runs September through June with potential summer camps, overseeing 30–100 students at a single site and supervising 5–15 staff.

You will ensure safe, engaging programming aligned with our mission, coordinate with families, schools and internal teams, and lead daily huddles, training, and program design to deliver high-quality activities.

Qualifications

• Energetic, organized, and team-oriented mindset.
• Willingness to travel to NYC schools and the Kids in the Game office.
• Experience in youth programming or after-school settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of 5–15 part-time staff and lead daily huddles.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the after-school program at a single site.
• Design weekly/monthly schedules and coordinate activities across sports, arts, and STEM.
• Maintain strong family and school partner communications and address incidents or concerns.
• Ensure programming aligns with Kids in the Game mission, values, and quality standards.

Skills

Energetic

Organized

Team-oriented

Job description

JOIN OUR NETWORK OF AFTER SCHOOL COACHES

Join us at Kids in the Game to help us change the way kids play! Be part of a team dedicated to providing enriching after-school experiences for children, fostering their growth, and promoting a love for physical activity and learning. At Kids in the Game, you’ll be part of a network of 150+ coaches who are working with kids from early childhood and up, providing sports and skill development, and making a positive impact in their lives.

WHO WE ARE

Kids in the Game sport and enrichment-based programs can be found in schools and communities across New York City, serving thousands of children every year. Our goal is to provide positive experiences and opportunities through sports and creative play. We inspire kids to embrace new experiences, adopt a healthy lifestyle, and build integrity. Our work is focused on achieving four ultimate impacts:

• Enhancing emotional intelligence

• Creating a positive sense of self

• Developing NYC into the nation’s top talent hub Integrating our communities

• Narrowing the income inequality gaps

Kids in the Game is a Certified B Corporation and we’re committed to doing business for good. We are striving every day to have a positive impact in the lives of our youth, and we believe that it all starts with being the best part of their day. To learn more about our programs and our team, visit www.kidsinthegame.com.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are actively seeking energetic, organized, and team-oriented After School Site Directors to join our cohort of 10-15 Site Directors from September 2026 through June 2027. This is a part-time position during the school year, with the potential to work during the summer (July - August) at a Kids in the Game summer camp as part of a camp leadership team.

After School Site Directors at NYC-based after school programs must be able to travel to the Kids in the Game office located in Manhattan at least once per week, and to NYC-based schools for orientation and ongoing training during the year.

As a valued member of Kids in the Game, you will be able to help us follow and model our 5 organizational core values through action:

• Positivity: Create an energetic and uplifting environment where kids feel excited to participate.
• Empathy: Show understanding and support for each child’s unique needs and emotions.
• Commitment: Be dependable and deliver consistent, high-quality programming.
• Ambition: Strive to continuously improve as a coach and inspire youth to set and achieve personal goals.
• Inclusivity: Ensure every child, regardless of ability or background, feels welcomed and valued.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

The After School Site Director plays a key leadership role in delivering high-quality after-school programming for elementary school students at public, private, and charter schools. This is a school-year, part-time position (September - June) focused on the daily implementation, safety, and culture of a single after-school site serving approximately 30–100 students. The After School Site Director supports administrative and operational systems, leads coaching staff, manages logistics, and fosters a safe, inclusive, and enriching environment.

As the on-site supervisor, the Site Director is responsible for supervising staff, overseeing day-to-day operations of the after school program, and maintaining strong relationships with families, school partners, and internal departments at Kids in the Game. The Site Director ensures that the program aligns with Kids in the Game’s mission, values, programming, and quality standards. This includes ensuring that the program staff are meeting training and program quality expectations to provide all participants with positive experiences and opportunities through homework assistance, enrichment classes, and sports and creative play activities.

Key responsibilities include:

Meetings & Office Hours:

• Attend 1 office hour shift per week at the Kids in the Game Office

  • Thursday mornings (10:00am - 1:00pm)

    • Includes biweekly Site Director meeting from 11am - 11:30am

• Attend biweekly 1:1 with Program Manager (virtual or in-person)

  • To be conducted during after school or office hours

• Attend monthly 1:1 with People & Culture Department (virtual or in-person)

• May include optional office shift during extended school break weeks (Mid-winter/Spring) if Spring Break Camps are not operating
  Training Expectations and Responsibilities:

• Participate in the 2026–2027 Professional Development series running from September through May, consisting of a combination of mandatory in-person workshops, virtual workshops, and Leadership Institutes.

  • See Appendix A for the 2026-2027 Site Director Professional Development Calendar.

• Must meet a minimum of 30-35 training hours per school year through a combination of in-person, live virtual, and virtual training.

• Site Directors are expected to attend at least 75% of all professional development sessions throughout the school year. Failure to meet participation may negatively impact performance ratings and result in disciplinary action leading up to and including termination.

• Complete all required onboarding, orientation, and compliance trainings, including Mandated Reporter and Sexual Harassment Prevention trainings.

• Complete required training modules in TalentLMS (Site Director Foundations Course, general training topics, and SACC training topics if applicable).

• Support new staff by modeling expectations, reviewing key protocols, and ensuring they are fully trained on Kids in the Game policies and practices.

• Lead on-site training huddles with your staff to reinforce policies, introduce new initiatives, and review youth development best practices.

• Attend a minimum of 2 Culture & Impact Days per school year (if applicable).
  Daily and Weekly Operations

• Serve as the lead on-site representative of Kids in the Game at a designated after school site, overseeing program structure, transitions, and schedules

• Report to the after school program by 2pm each day & clock in via Paycom

  • 12:30pm for sites with half-day programs starting at 1:00 - 1:30pm

• Supervise a team of 5–15 part-time staff, including newly hired and seasoned youth development workers

• Lead daily huddles and weekly team meetings to set expectations, review plans, and address challenges

• Conduct regular program walkthroughs and observations to provide staff feedback and uphold quality

• Ensure high-quality programming, smooth transitions, daily schedules, and consistent staff performance

• Monitor, document, and address behavioral and safety concerns

• Facilitate parent and family communication and respond to incidents, questions, or concerns

• Provide daily and weekly updates to the Program Manager related to program operations, enrollment, programming, supplies & equipment, behavioral/safety incidents, staff performance, family engagement, and partner communications
  Programming and Special Events:

• Design weekly and monthly program schedules and calendar of events, including Sports & Games, Creative Club, Discover Club, Movement, Special Events, and Parent Play Nights (3-4 per year)

• Build engaging weekly schedules using Program Design resources and activities in the Coaches Portal, adjusting for participant needs and site capacity

• Implement the Kids in the Game Specialized Units and signature programming (if applicable)

• Plan and support the staff in facilitating hands-on activities in key areas such as STEM, art, team games, movement, and special events

• Align daily programming with monthly themes (e.g. Healthy Heart, March Madness) and ensure that participants are learning new games, sports, and STEAM skills

• Prepare and lead site-specific celebrations, including painting class, family showcases, talent shows, and holiday events

• Support vendor relationships and coordinate enrichment instructor schedules and logistics (enrichment after school sites)

• Provide feedback to Program Design team on activity implementation, participant engagement, and activity adjustments through weekly reports

• Maintain a well-organized and clean office or storage space at the school
  Budgeting & Finance Support:

• Review annual program budget and plan how to spend the budget to support programming activities, special events, supplies and purchasing, staff appreciation, and parent events

• Purchase supplies in collaboration with the Program Manager and Operations Department; follow the appropriate supplies purchasing protocol

• Ensure that all purchases are tracked in the budget and receipts are submitted within 2 days of purchase

• Work with the Enrollment Coordinator and Finance Team to manage billing, collect and track payments, and reduce outstanding registration balances

• Manage family communications related to balances and outstanding payments via email, phone, and in-person meetings

• Model inclusive practices and promote a culture of belonging for staff, families, and school partners and support staff

• Represent Kids in the Game at school-sponsored events, family meetings, open houses, and registration events

• Lead special programming efforts such as themed events, family engagement nights, and Parent Play Nights