J-Z AMP Program Supervisor

WAKEMAN BOYS & GIRLS CLUB; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The J-Z AMP Program Supervisor at Wakeman Boys & Girls Club will oversee the after-school program operations, coordinating staff, volunteers, and partners to ensure safe, engaging activities from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

The role involves liaising with the university, tracking attendance and transportation, preparing tutoring materials, and contributing to program reports and grant documentation.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience managing, developing, or delivering youth educational programming and/or experience with university students.
• Bachelor's degree in education, social work, or a related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the program, Monday–Friday from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM.
• Meet bi-weekly with Senior Mentor Coordinator and Manager of Community Partnerships to coordinate planning and serve as liaison to the University.
• Monitor daily bus arrivals/departures and student attendance; coordinate with drivers and enrollees.
• Collaborate with Wakeman staff to manage the daily schedule and program logistics.
• Maintain attendance and behavior logs; provide weekly attendance reports.
• Assist with recruitment, training, and supervision of J-Z AMP mentors.
• Coordinate transportation for mentors as needed and support field trips (1–2 per year).
• Assist with data collection for annual grant reports and program evaluation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Initiative

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

TITLE: J-Z AMP Program Supervisor

LOCATION: Wakeman Boys & Girls Club - Smilow-Burroughs Clubhouse

REPORTS TO: Senior Program Director, Tara Palmer

EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION: Part-Time

Duties and Responsibilities

The J-Z AMP Program Supervisor will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision and coordination of the program's operations. Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Managing the day-to-day operations of program, Monday through Friday from 3:30 PM to 6 PM
• Meeting bi-weekly with Senior Mentor Coordinator and Manager of Community Partnerships to coordinate program planning and serving as primary liaison to the University
• Monitoring daily bus arrival/departure after school, ensuring student attendance, boarding, and communication with drivers regarding new enrollees.
• Collaborating with Wakeman staff / Senior Mentor Coordinator to manage daily schedule
• Managing daily paperwork (i.e., attendance sheets, behavior logs).
• Providing weekly attendance reports to Senior Mentor Coordinator.
• Communicating with parents about behavior issues, absences, and other related concerns.
• Assisting in preparation of tutoring materials (e.g., photocopies, organizing binders, etc.).
• Coordinating communication between Cesar Batalla teachers/staff and Wakeman BGC.
• Distributing flyers and following up with teachers/students to ensure enrollment during recruitment cycles.
• Supporting retention and engagement by monitoring attendance, reaching out to students with inconsistent participation, and implementing strategies to re-engage those struggling with program involvement.
• Assisting with recruitment, training, and supervision of J-Z AMP mentors.
• Assisting with coordination of transportation for J-Z AMP mentors (as needed).
• Assisting with monitoring, evaluation, and collection of data for the annual grant report (i.e., Wakeman staff and mentor surveys).
• Assisting in coordinating logistics for field trips and/or other periodic events (1-2 per year).

Compensation

• Hourly rate: $23.00-25.00/hr.
• Schedule: Up to 12.5 hours per week during weeks when Bridgeport Public Schools are in session
• Program Hours: Monday-Friday, 3:30-6:00 PM at the Wakeman Boys & Girls Club - Smilow-Burroughs Clubhouse

Additional Requirements

1-2 hours of weekly office time for meetings, trainings, and check-ins with supervisor.

The J-Z AMP Program Supervisor is expected to be consistently present during program hours, provide active oversight of daily operations, and fulfill administrative responsibilities related to program coordination and reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience managing, developing, or delivering youth educational programming (e.g., teaching, counseling, mentoring) and/or experience working with university students
• Bachelor's degree in related field (e.g., education, social work)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Spanish is a strong plus
• Strong leadership skills
• Highly collaborative; affinity for working with people and on teams
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to work with diverse populations/cultures
• Ability to take initiative, think creatively, and seek the information needed to address challenges

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not deigned to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.