Afterschool Site Coordinator
Position Summary
The Afterschool Site Coordinator (S.W.E.E.T. Facilitator) is the frontline leader responsible for the daily, hands-on execution of Black Lemonade’s Out-of-School Time (OST) programs at an assigned school site. Operating up to 2.5 hours daily during afterschool hours, this role directly facilitates daily routines, including check-in, academic homework help, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) activities, mentorship, and physical enrichment, while maintaining student safety, positive site culture, and accurate attendance logs in our organizational database.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
1. Daily Program Facilitation & Mentorship
Lead daily site activities following the structured afterschool program schedule (up to 2.5 hours daily):
Staff arrival, site prep, student check-in, and healthy meal or snack service.
Academic homework help block and quiet study time (coordinating with volunteer tutors).
Leadership curriculum, SEL activities, literacy, Black Lemonade Pledge recitation, and youth-led service projects.
Reflection, structured free play, and student dismissal or bus transition.
Maintain required staff-to-youth supervision ratios during afterschool programming.
Embody Black Lemonade's S.W.E.E.T. Framework (Safe, Welcoming Environment that Everyone Trusts) to build strong, supportive relationships with students.
2. Attendance & Data Compliance
Record accurate direct attendance daily on official tracking logs and input records into Salesforce weekly (daily entry recommended).
Ensure parent or guardian sign-out protocols and transportation permission forms are strictly followed for evening bus or personal departures.
Maintain student enrollment records, emergency contact sheets, and medical or allergy information on site at all times.
3. School Partner & Family Engagement
Build positive working relationships with local school principals, teachers, custodial staff, and site administration at your assigned facility.
Assist in student recruitment efforts, including cafeteria outreach and direct student engagement.
Communicate proactively with parents regarding student progress, attendance patterns, and upcoming milestone events.
4. Safety, Facilities & Quality Standards
Ensure program spaces (cafeterias, classrooms, gyms) are kept clean and restored to pristine condition after each session ("Clean Up Protocol").
Conduct regular fire and emergency drills each semester in compliance with state and partner organizational standards.
Report any facility, safety, or student behavioral concerns immediately to the Youth Program Director.
5. Professional Development
Attend all required local funding partner and Black Lemonade trainings.
Participate in Fall and Spring Program Quality Improvement self-assessments and site debrief meetings.
Qualifications & Required Skills
Education: High School Diploma or GED required; college coursework or degree in Education, Social Work, Child Development, or related field preferred.
Experience: Minimum 1 to 2 years of experience working directly with youth in afterschool or recreational settings.
Certifications: Current CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain prior to program start date).
Clearance: Must pass required state and federal fingerprint-based criminal background checks prior to student interaction.
Skills: Strong classroom management, energetic engagement style, reliability, basic computer literacy (Salesforce entry), and a passion for youth empowerment.