Assistant Program Director

Assistant Program DirectorBronx, NY 10463OverviewSalary Range $25.00
- $30.00 Hourly Level Experienced Position Type Part Time Education Level 2 Year Degree Category EducationDescriptionOur mission is to inspire and empower all young people to take control of their future. Our vision is a world where everyone has access to an equitable path to success. Roads to Success (RTS) provides youth development programs including after-school, summer, enrichment, workforce development, and other opportunities serving young people throughout New York City. RTS incorporates the Circle of Courage framework—Belonging, Independence, Mastery, and Generosity—to create safe, supportive, and engaging environments where young people can thrive. The Assistant Director supports the Program Director in the daily leadership, coordination, and operation of an assigned RTS program site. The position plays a key role in ensuring high-quality programming, effective staff deployment, youth safety, accurate attendance and documentation, family engagement, and consistent implementation of organizational expectations. The Assistant Director is a member of the site leadership team and serves as the designated site leader in the absence of the Program Director. While the position has no formally assigned direct reports, the Assistant Director provides day-to-day supervision, direction, coaching, and operational oversight to Activity Specialists and/or Group Leaders and other assigned frontline program staff.
Reports To: Program DirectorDirect Reports: NoneSite Supervisory Responsibility: Activity Specialists and/or Group LeadersEmployment Status: Part-Time – 30 Hours Per WeekClassification: Class A – Onsite Essential (Program Staff)Schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 30 hours per week; schedule based on assigned program operationsWork Arrangement: Five (5) days onsite at assigned program siteLocation: 3981 Hillman Ave, Bronx, NY 10463Compensation: $26.00–$30.00 per hourResponsibilitiesSite Leadership & Program OperationsSupport the Program Director with daily coordination and operation of the assigned program site.
Serve as the designated site leader when the Program Director is absent or unavailable.
Support implementation of daily schedules, staff assignments, activities, transitions, meals, attendance, and dismissal procedures.
Maintain a safe, organized, welcoming, and youth-centered program environment.
Address routine program issues and immediately escalate significant operational, staffing, safety, or youth-related concerns.
Assist with program opening, closing, special events, family activities, and seasonal programming.
Staff Supervision & SupportProvide daily direction, coaching, and operational supervision to Activity Specialists, Group Leaders, and other assigned program staff.
Reinforce expectations related to professionalism, attendance, active supervision, youth engagement, communication, and program quality.
Observe staff performance and provide real-time coaching and feedback.
Support staff meetings, team check-ins, training, onboarding, and professional development.
Communicate staff performance, attendance, conduct, or development concerns to the Program Director.
Support implementation of performance improvement or corrective expectations established by the Program Director and Human Resources.
Model professional conduct, teamwork, accountability, and positive youth development practices.
Program Quality & Youth DevelopmentSupport implementation of engaging, developmentally appropriate, and youth-centered programming.
Review and support staff implementation of lesson plans, activities, enrichment experiences, and program schedules.
Promote youth voice, leadership, belonging, positive relationships, and social-emotional development.
Observe activities and provide staff with feedback to strengthen program quality.
Assist with behavior support and implementation of positive youth development strategies.
Ensure programming reflects RTS' mission, values, and Circle of Courage framework.
Youth Safety & Active SupervisionReinforce active supervision expectations and ensure participants are appropriately supervised throughout program operations.
Support accurate participant accountability during arrival, activities, transitions, trips, and dismissal.
Respond appropriately to incidents, injuries, behavioral concerns, emergencies, and other safety matters.
Ensure incidents are promptly communicated to the Program Director and documented in accordance with RTS procedures.
Maintain awareness of emergency procedures, participant medical alerts, authorized dismissal information, and other critical safety information.
Reinforce professional boundaries, mandated reporting responsibilities, and youth protection expectations.
Attendance, Enrollment & DocumentationSupport daily participant attendance procedures and ensure attendance information is complete and accurate.
Assist with enrollment, recruitment, retention, and family outreach activities.
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