Site Director - Afterschool Program

Job Description

Job Description

Program Director-  After School Program 

We hire for this position in Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx and Manhattan.

Openings vary across 30+ sites throughout the school year. Our complete list is at   nyjtl.org/aces-sites

About New York Junior Tennis & Learning

For over fifty years, New York Junior Tennis & Learning (NYJTL) has honored its founder Arthur Ashe’s legacy by celebrating the diversity of children, encouraging them to reach their highest potential through free tennis and academic programs. NYJTL is the largest provider of youth tennis and education programs in the nation, providing services in 100 unique sites across all five boroughs while reaching nearly 90,000 kids. In addition, NYJTL designed, funded (with NYC), built and operates the Cary Leeds Center for Tennis & Learning in the South Bronx. All NYJTL community tennis and after school programs are offered at no cost to its participants.

The mission of NYJTL is to develop the character of young people through tennis and education for a lifetime of success on and off the court. It believes life skills gained through tennis, academics, healthy living, and character development are a catalyst for long-term achievement.

Position Summary:

The Program Director provides overall leadership and management for a DYCD-funded after-school program. This position is responsible for contract compliance, program quality, staff supervision, school partnership, family engagement, and ensuring a safe, inclusive environment that meets DYCD performance indicators and agency standards.

Primary Responsibilities  

Program Leadership & Compliance

• Oversee all aspects of daily program operations in alignment with DYCD COMPASS/SONYC guidelines, SACC/DOHMH regulations, and agency policies.
• Ensure compliance with enrollment targets, hours of operation, activity requirements, and staffing ratios.
• Serve as primary contact for DYCD program managers, school administration, and agency leadership.
• Prepare for and participate in DYCD site visits, monitoring, and audits; implement corrective action plans as needed.

Program Design & Quality

• In collaboration with the Education Specialist, ensure a balanced schedule that includes academics, enrichment, recreation, and social-emotional learning.
• Monitor and support quality of instruction, youth engagement, and behavior management across all activities.
• Use data (attendance, surveys, observations, assessments) to drive continuous program improvement.
• Ensure youth voice and choice are integrated into program planning and activities.

Staff Supervision & Development

• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise program staff (Assistant Director, Education Specialist, Group Leaders, Activity Specialists, Tutors, and Support Staff).