Afterschool Program Coordinator

careers-slco; South Salt Lake (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Lake County Youth Services is seeking an Afterschool Program Coordinator to lead a robust program after school hours. You will develop curriculum, supervise staff, and build partnerships with host schools and community agencies to enhance youth development.

You will coordinate activities that align with state standards, manage recruitment, and oversee program evaluation and reporting. The role requires a valid driver’s license and ability to travel to facilities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of curriculum planning and development.
• Experience with community outreach practices.
• Understanding of marketing principles and positive behavior support concepts.
• Background in youth development or school-age education.

Responsibilities

• Develops the structure of the afterschool program based on state and grant standards.
• Creates curricula, activities, clubs, and events aligned with core subjects.
• Oversees hiring, orientation, and training of temporary staff.
• Maintains regular staff meetings and strong partnerships with community organizations.
• Collaborates with host school administration and attends faculty/team meetings.
• Keeps records with host school and compiles weekly/monthly/statistical reports.
• Evaluates programs and manages expenditures; recommends purchases.
• Creates recruitment/retention plans and enrollment processes.
• Maintains communication with parents of enrolled participants.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Staff supervision

Community outreach

Youth development

Communication

Public relations

Time management

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