Part-time Site Coordinator Elementary School
Job Summary
Reports to: Senior Program Manager
Job Type: Nonexempt and Part Time
Salary: $25/Hour - up to 30 hours per week
SUMMARY
Reporting to the Senior Program Manager and working in close partnership with the President & CEO school leadership and PowerPlay NYC guidelines the Site Coordinator will oversee the planning implementation and management of a 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21C) after-school program. This grant-funded initiative provides academic support enrichment and summer opportunities for elementary students who qualify for free or
reduced-price lunch and/or need additional academic support.
Key responsibilities include managing academic interventions sports and enrichment programming; fostering strong family engagement through literacy events workshops and ongoing communication; and building meaningful community partnerships. The Site Coordinator plays a critical role in strengthening student achievement expanding enrichment opportunities and deepening parent involvement in their childs education.
ABOUT POWERPLAY
PowerPlay is a nonprofit organization with a mission is to advance the lives of girls through sports helping them grow physically emotionally and academically stronger. We serve more than 1300 young people ages 518 each year 97% of whom are youth of colorprimarily Black and Latinx girls. Each year PowerPlay partners with an average of 30 public schools and community-based organizations across all five boroughs of New York City bringing after-school
and summer programs to underserved communities with a focus on physical fitness and education. We deliver three core programs: STARS Series which serves elementary and middle school girls across all five boroughs; STARS CGI (Citywide Girls Initiative) where PowerPlay leads a coalition of 10 nonprofits supporting the healthy development of 6000 girls citywide; and 21C.
About 21C
21C empowers Bronx students in the underserved communities of Concourse and Morrisania with leadership healthy living and academic enrichment to foster resilience and college/career readiness. Serving 575 youth (in FY26) across five high-need schools 21C offers sports STEM tutoring SAT and Regents test prep the arts Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and entrepreneurship in partnership with Platinum Edge Tutoring.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Program Management: 21C
- Coordinate plan and lead after-school activities that align with the school day and meet individual student needs supporting progress toward state academic standards.
- Serve as the primary liaison between the agency and the assigned school fostering strong professional relationships with school staff students and community partners.
- Maintain consistent communication with parents/guardians using approved tools and strategies to strengthen family engagement.
- Implement all grant requirements as outlined in the application while adapting to integrate new program materials and initiatives.
- Organize and maintain accurate records of attendance enrollment and activities in Afterschool21 for all programs and participants.
- Partner with the finance department program evaluator and Senior Program Manager to manage the site budget and prepare necessary documentation for reimbursements
- Plan and facilitate quarterly Advisory Council Meetings that bring together parents and key stakeholders to strengthen program alignment and impact.
- Design and lead inclusive family events that engage the entire school community.
- Develop innovative strategies to increase parental involvement in student learning and overall well-being.
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned to ensure program success.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of 3 years experience coordinating activities in an out-of-school time or similar youth development setting.
- A current School-Age Child Care (SACC) license preferred.
- Meet and maintain all licensing standards required by the Department of Health and Department of Education.
- Ability to actively participate in all aspects of program operations including engaging with children at floor level leading physical activities (running jumping etc.) lifting equipment as needed and supervising outdoor activities and attend field trips.
- Strong oral written and interpersonal communication skills for effectively engaging children families staff and school personnel.
- Proven capacity to oversee daily administrative programmatic and supervisory responsibilities with efficiency and professionalism.
- Familiarity with public school systems and operations preferred.
- Deep commitment to advancing student success particularly within urban schools serving diverse racial ethnic and socioeconomic populations.
- Knowledge of developmentally appropriate curriculum and enrichment activities that support students academic social emotional and physical growth.
- Skilled in adapting instructional resources and approaches to meet the needs of students with varied learning styles and special needs.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise school-age programs employing strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to maintain a safe positive and academically supportive environment while fostering collaboration with families and community partners.
- Accountability for achieving program outcomes including enrollment targets instructional hours academic achievement benchmarks youth development goals and family engagement objectives.
- Commitment to professional excellence demonstrated through punctuality meeting deadlines and honoring organizational commitments
EDUCATION:
- Bachelors degree required with preference in Education Psychology or Social Work.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products.
- Knowledge of utilizing Google Drive to receive and share documents.
- Experience with Afterschool21 platform a plus.
The usual and customary methods of performing this positions functions require the following physical demands:
- Occasional lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling requires a moderate degree of physical stamina.
- Frequent and prolonged standing walking bending and occasional lifting up to 50lbs.
- Position will require consistent visits to the storage unit to secure return and distribute sporting equipment with coaching staff.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
PREPARED BY: July 9, 2021 AMENDED BY: January 13, 2023 Job Title: Youth Development Coach Reports To: Senior Program Manager Job Type: Non-Exempt Summary The Youth Development Coach will facilitate sports and academic enrichment activities. This person will develop lesson plans ... View more