Afterschool Program Coordinator

Salt Lake County; South Salt Lake (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Lake County is seeking an Afterschool Program Coordinator to develop curriculum, collaborate with the host school, and build partnerships with community agencies. The role also involves supervising and training program staff to ensure a safe and engaging environment for youth.

Responsibilities include coordinating with schools, creating recruitment plans, and maintaining participant records while overseeing program expenditures and outcome measures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must pass pre-employment background checks per County policy.
• A valid Utah Driver’s License may be required to operate a vehicle.
• Must be able to travel to Youth Services facilities.

Responsibilities

• Create the structure of the afterschool program based on state and grant standards.
• Develop curriculum, activities, clubs, and events aligning with core subjects.
• Oversee temporary staff: hiring, orienting, training, and assigning work.
• Maintain regular staff meetings and partnerships with community organizations.
• Collaborate with host school administration; attend faculty and team meetings.
• Schedule and monitor classes and activities taught by contractors and teachers.
• Compile weekly, monthly, and annual statistics and records.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and monitor expenditures; adjust as needed.
• Recruit participants and maintain registration processes and statistics.

Skills

Staff supervision

Verbal and written communication

Youth engagement

Task prioritization

Public relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Recreation, Physical Education, Sports Science, or related field

Job description

Job Description

Afterschool Program Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY

Manage an afterschool program by developing curriculum, collaborating with the host school and creating partnerships with community agencies. Supervise and train program staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Education, Recreation, Physical Education, Sports Science, or other closely related field; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience.Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required pre-employment background check and subsequent mandatory background checks in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements. A valid Driver’s License issued by the State of Utah may be required to operate a vehicle. Must have the ability to travel to and from Youth Services facilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the work performed by the incumbent(s) in this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of specific duties and responsibilities will not preclude it from the position.

Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Creates the structure of the afterschool program based on state and grant standards.
• Develops curriculum, activities, clubs, and events that align with the school’s core subjects.
• Oversees temporary staff, includes hiring, orienting, training, and assigning work.
• Holds regular staff meetings.
• Creates and maintains collaborative partnerships with community organizations.
• Works closely with host school administration; attends faculty and team meetings.
• Participates in activities as requested by school administration and the division.
• Schedules and monitors classes and activities taught by independent contractors and teachers.
• Coordinates with host school to compile weekly, monthly, and annual statistics and records.
• Evaluates afterschool program and events to ensure effectiveness.
• Monitors assigned programs expenditures and makes adjustments as necessary.
• Recommends and makes needed purchases.
• Actively attend regular team meetings and contribute feedback.
• Creates participant recruitment and retention plan, establishes registration process and participant statistics.
• Creates and maintains communication plan with parents of enrolled participants.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Knowledge of:

• Curriculum planning and development
• Community outreach practices
• Marketing principles and practices Positive behavior support principles
• Youth Development and/or school age Education

Skills and Abilities to:

• Interact and supervise at-risk youth of all ages, cultures, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Manage and supervise staff and instructors
• Lead and communicate with diverse groups of all sizes
• Follow written procedures and instructions
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team and community partners
• Perform public relations activities
• Organize and prioritize multiple tasks

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to lift at least 20 pounds.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION