Under the direction of the Promise Program Supervisor, the Center Coordinator manages the entire operation of the assigned center's out-of-school time program. The Coordinator is responsible for the supervision and coordination of program and staff while ensuring high-quality programming and interaction with youth and their families.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
1. Manage the entire operation of the assigned center's programming
- Plan and implement high-quality programming using Promise Planning Procedures and National Afterschool models
- Ensure daily activities that incorporate a balance of academics, prevention, and enrichment
- Utilize evidence-based curriculum and best practices for delivering high-quality programming
- Train and oversee Assistant Coordinators, Specialists, program partners, and volunteers.
- Outreach to young people, parents, educators, and community leaders to recruit participants
- Responsible for the overall safety, order, and check-in/check-out of youth participants and staff
- Address behavior needs in the assigned center using appropriate behavior management techniques, problem solving skills, and an understanding of youth development
- Assure alignment of curriculums and activities with Promise goals and grant requirements
- Adhere to program quality standards outlined in the Utah Afterschool Network Quality Tool
2. Establish professional relationships with partner organization
-Create new partnerships to enhance Center programming
-Collaborate through local youth development leadership groups
- Develop a relationship with various partners including school principals, city departments, United Way of Salt Lake staff, and collaborate on programs and activities such as Parent Teacher Conferences, parent engagement activities, and city/community events
3. Manage center-specific grants
- Follow Promise policies and procedures to meet the term of grants
- Assure daily reporting requirements are met through Social Solutions Efforts to Outcomes (ETO)
- Responsible for accuracy and security of records
- Ensure proper utilization and reporting of allocated budgets
- Complete mid-year and annual grant reports
4. Plan and implement summer and interim programs collaboratively with other Promise SSL Coordinators
5. Coordinate with the Family and Community Engagement team to conduct home visits as necessary and
other outreach to the community
6. Participate in Promise SSL Councils and Committees (Education, Health, Arts, Neighborhood, Jobs and
Economy, Safety, Housing, Interfaith, and Equity) and supervise City events as assigned.
7. Other duties as assigned.
Due to the nature of this position, the applicant must successfully pass an initial criminal background check, subsequent checks and continuously meet the requirements of the Bureau of Criminal Identification.
