SPARKS Clubs Coordinator

Michigan Association of School Boards; Michigan; On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The Clare-Gladwin RESD is seeking an Afterschool Clubs Coordinator to connect existing school and community clubs with SPARKS/Ignite afterschool programs and to expand access to meaningful club opportunities.

As part of the SPARKS/Ignite team, you will liaise with program leadership, site coordinators, school personnel, and families to identify student interests and develop new clubs that meet their needs and priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field.
• Teaching certificate or education experience per MOST Standards of Quality.
• Experience coordinating programs, clubs, partnerships, events, or enrichment activities is preferred.
• Experience working with school-age students in afterschool, educational, recreational, or youth-development settings is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, schedules, partnerships, and meet deadlines.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with SPARKS/Ignite staff, students, families, school personnel, and community organizations.
• Ability to recognize and respond to students' interests, strengths, and needs.
• Commitment to providing inclusive and engaging opportunities for all students.

Responsibilities

• Connect existing school and community clubs with SPARKS/Ignite afterschool programs.
• Work closely with program leadership, site coordinators, school personnel, club advisors, students, families, and community partners.
• Identify student interests and develop new clubs based on their needs.
• Support collaboration between SPARKS/Ignite and current clubs and collect feedback to expand access.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Teaching Certificate or MOST Standards experience

Job description

Deadline: December 1, 2026
District/Organization: Clare-Gladwin RESD
Position/Type: Other, part time
Salary: $24.24 per hour, or up to $36.48 per hour, based on certifications and qualifications

CLUBS COORDINATOR
(Grant-Funded) SPARKS/Ignite
(ESS Staffing Services)

JOB LOCATION:
Beaverton Schools

REPORTS TO:
SPARKS Director

WORK DAYS:
12-16 hours per week, includes 3-4 hours per day after school Monday-Thursday

STARTING PAY:
$24.24 per hour, or up to $36.48 per hour, based on certifications and qualifications

STARTING DATE:
As soon as possible, with pre-service orientation prior to start

JOB OBJECTIVE:

The Afterschool Clubs Coordinator is responsible for connecting existing school and community clubs with the SPARKS/Ignite afterschool programs. As a member of the SPARKS/Ignite team, this individual will work closely with program leadership, site coordinators, school personnel, club advisors, students, families, and community partners to expand access to meaningful club opportunities. The Coordinator will strengthen collaboration between SPARKS/Ignite and currently operating clubs while also gathering student input to identify and develop new clubs based on their interests and needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field.
• Valid Teaching Certificate preferred OR experience in education as defined by the Michigan Out-of-School Time (MOST) Standards of Quality.
• Experience coordinating programs, clubs, partnerships, events, or enrichment activities is preferred.
• Experience working with school-age students in an afterschool, educational, recreational, or youth-development setting is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, schedules, partnerships, and meet deadlines.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with SPARKS/Ignite staff, students, families, school personnel, and community organizations.
• Ability to recognize and respond to students' interests, strengths, and needs.
• Commitment to providing inclusive and engaging opportunities for all students.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Open Until Filled