Program Manager

After School Program - Site Director
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About New York Junior Tennis & Learning


New York Junior Tennis and Learning (NYJTL) is one of the largest afterschool tennis and education-themed community organizations in the United States. We offer comprehensive school and community-based programs throughout New York City’s five boroughs, serving more than 85,000 youth ages 5-18 every year.


The NYJTL afterschool program provides children with safe and nurturing environments in which they can learn and thrive academically, while receiving critical support to reach their potential both on and off the tennis court. The NYJTL afterschool program operates in elementary, middle and high schools located in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens. NYJTL is seeking bright, dedicated individuals who have a strong interest in working with after-school programs.


The After-school Site Director will lead and manage the day-to-day activities of NYJTL’s after school program. They must be able to manage the staff and provide school-based after-school programming to youth. They are also responsible for executing NYJTL’s program curriculum in a quality manner, supervising Assistant Site Director, Group Leaders and Activity Specialists.


Oversee a high-quality youth development program that incorporates NYJTL’s mission, vision and positioning, strong leadership skills, contractual requirements, and engaging activities for participants.
Responsible for making sure all line staff are trained in all areas of the program operation.
During breaks, lunch, and short-term absences (three days or less).
Supervises staff and oversees training. Must be willing to abide by and maintain the State’s qualifications and training requirement for the SACC-License to maintain all Agencies regulations.
Must be able to effectively carry out program operations and policies to achieve program goals and meet needed requirements.
Preferred experience working with children from diverse backgrounds.
Must be able to conduct effective and timely performance appraisals of line staff. Redirects behavior not in line with NYJTL guidelines or performance expectations.
Must have working knowledge of DOH, DOE and DYCD regulations and codes, and ability to handle site inspections.
Experience in developing and managing complex budgets; Develop and maintain a strong relationship with the school staff (e.g. principal and teachers), community served, and outreach to members within the community to develop partnerships that will support program development and the delivery of high quality services.
Must be able to keep all required administrative records and files according to program requirements and applicable regulations.
Responsible for appearance and safety of facility.
Perform other duties as requested by management.


Bachelor’s Degree required with preference in Education, Psychology, Sociology, or related field.
Minimum of two years of supervisory and management experience developing and implementing youth programs, staff training and evaluation; Demonstrate ability in program outreach and recruitment, budgeting, performance based contracting and compliance with SACC licensing procedures.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, programming and organizational, verbal and written skills.
Must be able to display all of the qualities that we seek to instill within our students, such as confidence, creativity, an ability to resolve conflicts peacefully and a love for art.
Demonstrated ability to relate to young people and staff as a positive adult role model.
Proficiency with various computer programs and willingness to learn new ones. Full Time
Monday - Friday, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Medical
~ Dental
~ Life Insurance
~ Long-Term Disability
~ Flexible Spending Accounts
~403(b) Retirement Plan