Metro Kids Enrichment Coach

Des Moines Public School District; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Des Moines Public School District’s Metro Kids Enrichment Coach position is a part-time role that supports the Enrichment Leader and After School Specialists in providing a safe, structured after-school environment with engaging activities. The role emphasizes teamwork, effective communication, and positive behavior management.

Hours are Monday–Friday, 1:30pm–5:30pm, with requirements including background checks and mandatory trainings.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age.
• Able to carry out duties cooperatively with others.
• Able to handle multiple responsibilities at once.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administering quality Metro Kids programming and adhere to District procedures and licensing regulations.
• Communicate program expectations clearly to staff, students and parents/guardians.
• Implement positive student behavior management techniques.
• Contribute to engaging, age-appropriate academic and enrichment activities.
• Assist with safely dismissing students and maintaining positive relationships with families.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Job description

Metro Kids Enrichment Coach

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Job Details

Job ID: 5485406

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Sep 18, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Placement will be determined at time of hire based on location (s) needs.

TITLE: Enrichment Coach

HOURS: Monday - Friday, 1:30pm -5:30pm

POSTION TYPE: CCAR

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Must be 16 years of age
• Able to carry out duties cooperatively with others
• Able to handle multiple responsibilities at once.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Desired:

• Successful work or volunteer experience with children.
• Supervisory experience with school age children.
• Ability to use computer technology, including Microsoft Office tools and other district purchased software.
• Bilingual

BASIC FUNCTION:

Assist the Enrichment Leader and/or Before & After School Specialist with providing a safe, secure and structured after school environment, while demonstrating positive behavior management techniques. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the Metro Kids department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in administering quality Metro Kids programming while adhering to, and having a firm understanding of, District and program procedures, and Department of Human Services licensing regulations.
• Assist in communicating program expectations and procedures clearly, effectively, and in a positive manner to staff, students, and parents/guardians.
• Assist in implementing positive student behavior management techniques
• Assist with implementing a safe, high quality, hands-on, engaging, and age-appropriate academic, enrichment and recreational curriculum/programs and clubs; actively participate and engage in activities with students; not just supervise or observe.
• Present a positive image of the program while providing exemplary customer care and following program procedures to safely dismiss students from the program.
• Assist in establishing a positive, supportive, and working relationship and communication with Enrichment Leader(s) and/or Before & After School Specialist(s), site staff, students and parents/guardians.
• Have, or be able to obtain all Department of Human Services required trainings; including CPR, First Aid, Mandatory Reporter and Universal Precautions and keep trainings up-to-date as required.
• Assist in maintaining high-level of fairness, confidentiality, respect and equity with students, families and staff.
• Assist in supervising students in all Metro Kids program areas.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):

• Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
• Assist with other duties as may be assigned.

DEPARTMENT: Metro Kids

REPORTS TO: Enrichment Leader

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Metro Kids Coordinator, Director of Community in Schools

POSITION INVENTORY: A 13

FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt

FT/PT: Part time

DAYS: 260 day calendar HOURS: 4 hour work day

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Constant standing and walking. Frequent sitting, bending and stooping. Occasional reaching, climbing stairs, driving, lifting (10lbs) and carrying (20 feet).

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Constant inside. Frequent outside extremes of temperature/humidity.

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. Individuals may be required to perform anyother job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Employee Benefits Information

All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.

Approved By: DF

Date: 07/2025

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $14.14 to $16.25 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kelsi Stanley , After School Program Manager - Metro Kids & 21CCLC
• District Office - Dean
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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