Afterschool Lead Coach

The Afterschool Lead Coach supports the Site Coordinator in running a safe, well-organized, and engaging afterschool program. Responsibilities include managing site paperwork and data, supporting and helping train Coaches, and planning and carrying out special events and field trips. When the Site Coordinator is unavailable, the Lead Coach steps in to oversee daily site operations.

This role strengthens daily program flow, keeps documentation accurate, and raises concerns through the right channels, helping ensure the program reflects WFIT's mission of preparing young people for fit and fulfilling lives through Moving, Modeling, and Mentoring.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Step in for Site Coordinator when they are off site or absent
• Assist in the collection and documentation of attendance
• Assist Site Coordinator with community and school meetings, such as parent meetings/ workshops and program events
• Devise and execute engaging and educational activities for our participants, ensuring an enjoyable learning experience.
• Create and implement program activities that align with program goals and monthly themes, fostering a comprehensive educational environment.
• Attract and retain program participants from the school community, upholding a student-to-coach ratio of 20:1.
• Guarantee a safe and supportive environment, promoting the physical and emotional well-being of all students.
• Cultivate positive relationships with program youth, parents, and school personnel to strengthen the overall program impact.
• Maintain and submit daily student attendance records, ensuring accurate program documentation.
• Develop and present comprehensive lesson plans for program activities in advance, supporting a structured learning experience.
• Organize "end of semester" performances or displays that contribute to the social and emotional growth of our students, showcasing their achievements.
• Actively engage in staff development training sessions
• Undertake any additional responsibilities as assigned, contributing to the overall success of the program.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrate sensitivity other
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and reach out for assistance when needed.
• Ability to facilitate physical and sedentary activities

Education and Experience:

• Graduate or majoring in education, child development, physical education, recreation or related field desired
• Experience working with children/ youth ages 5-17 is required
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience implementing expanded learning/ out of school time educational enrichment activities is a plus
• Must be at least 18 years of age
   

Physical and Availability Requirements:

• Regular physical activity participation is required
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Afterschool Hours: Monday-Friday: approximately 4.25 hours a day: ranging from 1-6pm- 5 days a week and some Saturdays

Special Skills:

Ideally, we are looking for someone who is energetic, ambitious, goal-oriented and creative, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, with a talent for building strong and productive relationships across all stakeholders. 

 Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and use a computer. The employees are frequently required to talk, hear and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are includes school sites, indoor and outdoor program spaces, office settings, meetings, trainings, and community-based environments. The noise level reflects a typical youth program environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.