After School Program Coordinator

After School Program Coordinator

Salary

$52,081.12 - $67,732.60 Annually

Location

CPKJ-Park Recreation

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

04474

Department

Parks & Recreation

Opening Date

11/12/2026

Closing Date

11/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Position Purpose/Summary

Responsible for professional leadership in planning, developing, coordinating, and supervising a varied and comprehensive after-school and summer program. Work is performed with considerable professional independence in accordance with policy and accepted practices in the field of after school programs. Supervision is exercised over assigned part-time personnel.

Essential Functions

• Develops and coordinates community involvement efforts with local civic and neighborhood organizations.
• Conducts budget management, development, reporting and monthly monitoring with Accountant.
• Assists program partners with scheduling, programming, budgeting and invoicing.
• Supervises programs that occur during after school hours.
• Orients and trains volunteers and paid staff on the nature of the program and operating procedures.
• Completes all necessary administrative paperwork including attendance and snacks forms.
• Submits recommendations for further program expansion.
• Makes weekly reports to the After School Director.
• Performs additional tasks as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of the philosophy and objectives of organized leisure activities.
• Knowledge of grant writing.
• Ability to plan, develop, and supervise a varied program of after school activities.
• Ability to stimulate interest in community programs.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with a variety of organizations.
• Ability to develop and maintain informational databases.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum of four years experience planning, developing, and evaluating programs and working with community organizations (i.e. PTO, Civic Assoc., etc.).
• At least one year of supervisory experience.

NOTICE: The following benefits are contingent upon hours worked and bargaining vs. non-bargaining agreements.

Medical/Dental/ Vision

75% City Subsidized

All health insurance plans include Dental and Vision

Retirement

Available to employees working 20+ hours per week

Paid Vacation

Earned vacation time can be taken after 6 months of service. Earned time is accrued.

Paid Holidays

All City employees receive 11 paid holidays per year.

Paid Sick Time

Full time employees are immediately eligible to begin accruing 1 1/4 days per month which can be taken after 6 months of service. Supplemental Long Term and Short disability coverage is available to employees at the employee cost.

Paid Personal Days

Use up to 3 of your accrued sick days as Personal days. Personal days cannot be rolled over into the next calendar year.

Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

A means for eligible employees to balance work and family responsibilities by taking unpaid leave for authorized reasons.

Training

On the job and instructor led courses available

Employee Assistance Program

Free, confidential and personal assistance to employees and their families to resolve issues that affect their personal lives as well as job performance.

Direct Deposit

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01

Do you have a bachelor's degree in a related field?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a minimum of four years experience planning, developing, and evaluating programs and working with community organizations (i.e. PTO, Civic Assoc., etc.)?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have at least one year of supervisory experience?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you a current City of Springfield resident?

• Yes
• No

05

The City of Springfield requires all employees to be residents. If you are not a current Springfield resident, are you willing to relocate?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Springfield

Address 36 Court St

Springfield, Massachusetts, 01103

Phone 413-787-6018

Website https://www.springfield-ma.gov