Site Coordinator (General Services Department)

Site Coordinator

The Site Coordinator provides leadership in the form of instruction or supervision to specific programs or activities in the after school program. Under general supervision, provides leadership on a one-to-one basis or works with groups of individuals as the instructor in programs or activities. The Site Coordinator also serves as the main point of contact for parents and the school district.

Examples Of Duties

• Supervises Program Leaders and/or volunteers and provides learning tools for promoting a positive environment.
• Ensures activities and sites are safe for participants and staff.
• Determines appropriate staff ratios.
• Organizes, leads, and instructs individuals and groups in specified programs.
• Prepares instructional objectives and lesson plans.
• Supervises and implements safe practices as it relates to participants, programs, and facilities.
• Performs within work team dynamics positively and successfully.
• Issues, receives, maintains, and processes inventory equipment and supplies.
• Maintains attendance and activity records and processes required reports.
• Enhances the program or activities via participant solicitation or feedback.
• Recommends suggestions regarding program enhancement and any concerns regarding operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Graduation or G.E.D. and completion of one year of college coursework.
• One to two years of experience working in an afterschool program.
• Experience in the leading or instructing of individuals of various ages and abilities preferred.

Licensing and Certifications

• CPR and First Aid Certificate required
• Valid State of Michigan Driver's License is required.

Equivalency

• Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Supplemental Information

Evaluation Plan

• Interview: 70%
• Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
• Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

• Veteran Points: 0 15 points
• Detroit Residency Credit: 15 point

Knowledge Of:

• Effective methods of managing specific program or activities that are being instructed.
• Effective methods in working with youth or adults with varying degrees of ability.
• General understanding of youth development and proper disciplinary actions.
• Education & practical training in sports, fitness, games, crafts, cooking, outdoor recreation and cultural activities.

Skill In:

• Proper use of tools and supplies in the application of the program.
• Supervising the work of others.
• Physical agility.
• Administering First Aid and demonstrating initiative to the appropriate emergency response as required.

Ability To:

• Interact tactfully and effectively with participants, parents, department personnel and others.
• Organize and plan programs and activities.
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Use a personal computer and common office software.

Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position. The City of Detroit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other criteria prohibited by City, State, or Federal law.