After School Assistant Coordinator

About Kidventure

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 for

- 30 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

Growth

- Establish 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.