25-26 After School Site Director (Part Time)

WHO WE ARE

Kids in the Game sport and enrichment-based programs can be found in schools and communities across New York City, serving thousands of children every year. Our goal is to provide positive experiences and opportunities through sports and creative play. We inspire kids to embrace new experiences, adopt a healthy lifestyle, and build integrity. Our work is focused on achieving four ultimate impacts:

• Enhancing emotional intelligence
• Creating a positive sense of self
• Developing NYC into the nation’s top talent hub Integrating our communities
• Narrowing the income inequality gaps

Kids in the Game is a Certified B Corporation and we’re committed to doing business for good. We are striving every day to have a positive impact in the lives of our youth, and we believe that it all starts with being the best part of their day. To learn more about our programs and our team, visit www.kidsinthegame.com.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are actively seeking energetic, organized, and team-oriented After School Site Directors to join our cohort of 10-15 Site Directors from September 2025 through June 2026. This is a part-time position during the school year, with the potential to work during the summer (July - August) at a Kids in the Game summer camp as part of a camp leadership team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Must meet a minimum of 30 training hours per school year through a combination of in-person, live virtual, and virtual training
• Complete all required onboarding and orientation trainings, including Mandated Reporter and Sexual Harassment Prevention trainings
• Complete required training modules in TalentLMS (Site Director training, general training topics, and SACC training topics if applicable)
• Participate in monthly professional development workshops led by internal departments and facilitators (2 hours per month)
• Attend all in-person and virtual training sessions specific to Site Directors, including sessions hosted during onboarding and throughout the school year
• Lead on-site training huddles with your staff to reinforce policies, introduce new initiatives, and review youth development best practices 
• Attend a minimum of 2 Culture & Impact Days per school year

• Serve as the lead on-site representative of Kids in the Game at a designated after school site, overseeing program structure, transitions, and schedules
• Report to the after school program by 1:45pm each day & clock in via Paycom
• 1pm for sites with half day programs starting at 1:30pm
• Supervise a team of 5–15 part-time staff, including newly hired and seasoned youth development workers
• Lead daily huddles and weekly team meetings to set expectations, review plans, and address challenges
• Conduct regular program walkthroughs and observations to provide staff feedback and uphold quality
• Ensure high quality programming, smooth transitions, daily schedules, and consistent staff performance
• Monitor, document, and address behavioral and safety concerns
• Facilitate parent and family communication and respond to incidents, questions, or concerns
• Provide daily and weekly updates to the Program Manager related to program operations, enrollment, programming, supplies & equipment, behavioral/safety incidents, staff performance, family engagement, and partner communications

• Design weekly and monthly program schedules and calendar of events, including Sports & Games, Creative Club, Discover Club, Movement, Special Events, and Parent Play Nights (3-4 per year)
• Build engaging weekly schedules using Program Design resources and activities in the Coaches Portal, adjusting for participant needs and site capacity
• Plan and support the staff in facilitating hands-on activities in key areas such as STEM, art, team games, movement, and special events
• Align daily programming with monthly themes (e.g. Healthy Heart,March Madness) and ensure that participants are learning new games, sports, and STEAM skills
• Prepare and lead site-specific celebrations including painting class, family showcases, talent shows, and holiday events
• Support vendor relationships and coordinate enrichment instructor schedules and logistics (enrichment after school sites)
• Provide feedback to Program Design team on activity implementation, participant engagement, and activity adjustments through weekly reports

• Maintain accurate attendance, incident, and schedule records using shared platforms including Paycom, Asana, After School Site Hubs, and LineLeader
• Track daily data: attendance, drop-in enrollments, injuries and incidents (participants & staff), customer inquiries, staff absences and latenesses
• Communicate with internal departments via Slack, Gmail, and phone calls
• Post regular (weekly/biweekly) program updates via Slack and complete monthly newsletters
• Collect and share program feedback through staff surveys, Slack channels, and informal conversations
• Complete administrative tasks including collecting lesson plans and updating supplies and inventory logs
• Maintain a well-organized and clean office or storage space at the school

• Review annual program budget and plan how to spend the budget to support programming activities, special events, supplies and purchasing, staff appreciation, and parent events
• Purchase supplies in collaboration with the Program Manager and Operations Department; follow the appropriate supplies purchasing protocol
• Ensure that all purchases are tracked in the budget and receipts are submitted within 2 days of purchase
• Work with the Enrollment Coordinator and Finance Team to manage billing, collect and track payments, and reduce outstanding registration balances
• Manage family communications related to balances and outstanding payments via email, phone, and in-person meetings

• Model inclusive practices and promote a culture of belonging for staff, families, and school partners and support staff
• Represent Kids in the Game at school-sponsored events, family meetings, open houses, and registration events
• Lead special programming efforts such as themed events, family engagement nights, and Parent Play Nights

• Work with the Program Manager and the People & Culture Department to discuss staff ratios and scheduling needs
• Recommend coach placements based on skills and program fit; submit coach feedback to the People & Culture Department
• Help onboard new staff by walking them through site routines, require coaching practices (e.g. call and responses, Rule of 3), communication protocols, and daily expectations
• Provide regular reminders, feedback, and coaching to the staff to help them become stronger coaches 
• Document and address staff performance concerns or incidents and administer staff performance reviews twice per year 

• Monitor on-site safety of participants and staff, train staff on safety protocols, and intervene when incidents arise
• Complete daily incident and injury reports; follow the incident documentation and communication process thoroughly and in a timely manner
• Provide regular reminders about health and safety protocols, including supervision ratios, safe play and equipment use, hydration and breaks, physical contact, harassment and bullying, etc.
  

Site Directors must be available during after school hours Monday - Friday from November 2025 through June 18, 2026. Site Directors are not expected to work during school closures and holidays. 

Note: Most after school programs operate from 3-6pm daily; Site Directors are expected to be on-site at 2pm. Site Directors are expected to be on-site by 1pm to lead the half day programming with their team of coaches.

Typical Weekly Schedule:

• After School Program Hours: 22 to 25 hours per week
• 2:00 - 6:00pm daily
• Office Hours: 3 hours per week (in-person at the Manhattan office)
• Thursdays, 10:00am - 1:00pm
• Training Hours:

2 hours of Site Director live / virtual training per month

Culture & Impact Days - $55 per day

Virtual Training - $25 per session

Hourly Compensation:

• New Site Director (less than 2 years experience)
• Hourly rate: $30/hour
• Seasoned Site Director (3 years experience)
• Hourly rate: $33/hour

Our ideal Site Director would meet some or all of the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in the areas of Early Childhood or K-12 Education, Psychology, Social Work, Physical Education, or a related field is strongly preferred.
• Possess at least 3-4 years of experience working with children ages 4-11 in academic or recreational settings (summer camp, after school, tutoring programs).
• Possess at least 2 years of prior leadership experience (leading a team of staff and/or programs with 50 children 
• Possess strong interpersonal skills to work with different age groups (children, staff, parents) and partner with schools to support children’s physical and emotional needs
• Demonstrate personal organizational skills - manage their time and tasks independently, complete administrative recordkeeping and data entry tasks
• Demonstrate the ability to problem solve quickly, communicate effectively, and display good judgment when operating a youth program
• Up-to-date physical exam and tuberculosis test documentation will be required before starting.
• You must pass Federal and NY State background checks and be willing to complete NYC Department of Education fingerprinting before starting.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications are a plus.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment for all of our interns and employees. We recruit candidates from across the city, state, and country, from all cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. We have developed partnerships with organizations that allow us to target our hiring practices to include chronically discriminated against or low-income groups, and improve their access to high-quality employment opportunities.