Organization Background:

After-School All-Stars (ASAS) is one of the leading national after-school program providers in the country. Our comprehensive school-based programs combine activities and learning to help build the knowledge and skills children need to succeed, both in school and in life.

A Unique Opportunity:

ASAS Chicago is seeking a part-time Site Coordinator (SC) to oversee the day-to-day operations of our comprehensive after-school program at one of our local schools. The SC must be energetic, youth-focused, and passionate about providing high-quality programming to Chicago youth. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented with strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills. The SC must have passion to serve youth in an educational setting and the ability to mentor middle-school-aged students, ensuring that they have a positive and fun after-school experience. This individual will be the key to a successful program at a school site.

Roles and Responsibilities:

The Site Coordinator is responsible for the daily operations of the ASAS program, including, but not limited to, personnel, activities, and general program operation. Major areas of responsibility are to:

Must report to site Monday-Friday from 1:00-6:00pm
Coordinate and monitor program activities to assure quality programming
Maintain an inviting, safe, orderly environment
Build positive relationships and maintain a clear and consistent line of communication with program staff, school administration, and parents
In consultation with administration, program staff, and students, provide day-to-day oversight of programs and after-school staff
Develop schedules that incorporate student interests, required curricula and timeframes, and ensure their accurate implementation
Acquire and coordinate program equipment, materials, facilities, nutrition, and transportation needs on site
Monitor student behavior onsite during program hours
Utilize appropriate discipline measures, as necessary
Organize student recruitment activities
Maintain and forward fiscal data, including receipts, time sheets, material requests, evaluations, and attendance data to the Program Coordinator according to established procedures and timelines
Complete all required reports and submits them by the due date
Attend professional development activities and meetings provided by ASAS
Respond to inquiries from parents and students regarding program offerings, attendance, and registration procedures
Visit classrooms on a daily basis. Review performance of ASAS Program Leaders and provide suggestions, demonstrations, and assistance for improvement, as needed
Check email daily to ensure that program updates and communication are reviewed in a timely manner
Manage student engagement events throughout the year
Conduct regular staff meetings

Implement programming according to United Way program design and ensure grant objectives are met
Ensure implementation of ASAS National Initiatives on school sites and in summer camps

Recruit, hire, and train effective program staff, capable of managing and leading a classroom and ensure that staff are developing high quality, comprehensive after-school programming

How to apply

1.) Submit a cover letter and resume via e-mail to asasjobs@as-as.org

2.) Please put “Site Coordinator, Chicago,” and your last name in the subject heading. Your cover letter should be no more than one page, submitted in PDF format, and answer the question: “What is your vision of a successful after school program?”