After School Assistant Coordinator Kidventure Houston - Houston, TX 77092 Salary Range $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 Salary Level Experienced Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Travel Percentage Up to 25% Category Education
Description:
Kidventure has run purposeful youth development programs since 1994, built around the Kidventure Way and the Four Cornerstones: Creativity, Exploration, Physical Activity, and Reflection. Creating Purposeful Adventure. Building Stronger Kids. Our After School programs run across Greater Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Austin.
About the role:
The Assistant Coordinator, After School, owns the day-to-day performance of an assigned set of sites. This role carries final responsibility for site compliance, staffing, and the family and school relationships that keep a site running well. Assistant Coordinators are regularly in the field, coaching leadership teams and resolving issues directly rather than routing them elsewhere. What we look for30 college semester hours with six (6) of the hours in child-related courses; or 12 months of experience with 6 college semester hours in child-related courses; or a CDA credential A minimum of one year of work experience in a Boys or Girls Club or similar organization, planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people, is preferred Strong communication skills, both verbal and written Group leadership skills, including an understanding of group dynamics Demonstrated organizational, staff, and project management abilities General computer skills for entering data into member management systems and reporting Mandatory CPR and First Aid certifications (Kidventure will provide this training as needed)
Qualifications
Key responsibilities:- Site relationships and communication
- Maintain ongoing communication with site contacts and families
- Resolve communications, grievances, or concerns within 24 hours
- Lead conflict resolution and team building at the site level
- Staffing and leadership
- Oversee staffing, staff morale, and staff attendance
- Train staff and ensure regular professional development is conducted
- Coach, guide, and mentor site leadership teams
- Ensure counselor-to-camper ratios are maintained at all times
- Compliance and standards
- Own site minimum standards compliance; Assistant Coordinators are ultimately responsible for site compliance
- Monitor and maintain adherence to Kidventure policy and procedure
- Hold current CPR and First Aid certification, state-approved Sexual Abuse Prevention certification, and pass an annual criminal background check
- Program oversight
- Conduct regular site visits and follow up on site issues until fully resolved
- Answer phones, handle customer service, and assist families with registration
- Ensure every site has what it needs to run: staff, supplies, and materials alike
- Monitor and approve supply requests
- Make budget-conscious decisions in day-to-day site operations
- GrowthEstablish and build up new locations as Kidventure expands
- Additional program support
- Take on additional responsibilities, projects, and operational needs as they arise to ensure the After School program runs smoothly, safely, efficiently, and consistently across all Houston sites
- Step in to support sites, staff, Coordinators, or office operations when unexpected needs arise
- Help identify operational gaps and proactively work toward solutions rather than waiting for issues to escalate
- Maintain flexibility as program priorities shift throughout the school year and support the overall success of the Houston After School program
- What we look for in a candidate
- Experience leading youth programs, school-based operations, or a multi-site team
- Comfortable spending the majority of the week on-site, coaching staff and leadership teams directly
- Sound judgment under time pressure, particularly when resolving family or staff concerns within 24 hours
- Strong written and verbal communication with families, staff, and school partners
Willingness to hold the final word on site compliance and represent Kidventure's standards without exception.
