Part-time Site Coordinator - Elementary School

Job Title: Site Coordinator – Elementary School After School ProgramReports to: Senior Program ManagerJob Type: Nonexempt and Part TimeSalary: $25/Hour - up to 30 hours per weekSUMMARYReporting 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 orreduced-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 child’s education.ABOUT POWERPLAYPowerPlay 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 1,300 young people ages 5–18 each year, 97% of whom are youth of color—primarily 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-schooland 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 6,000 girls citywide; and 21C.About 21C21C 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: 21CCoordinate, 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 reimbursementsPlan 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 commitmentsEDUCATION:Bachelor’s 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.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The usual and customary methods of performing this position’s 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.About PowerPlay NYC:PowerPlay’s programs for girls and young women seek to stem the decline in confidence that occurs three times more often in girls than boys from elementary school to high school. If girls don’t see it, they won’t do it. Girls miss out on opportunities to learn from positive female role models who look like them.Using sports as our hook, PowerPlay starts a dialogue, offers the chance for critical and analytical thinking and opens the door to personal, academic and career growth for girls at all stages of their development.

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