Program Supervisor - COMPASS After School Program

Job Description

Job Description

Overview Program Supervisor who will also serve as the Content Specialist/Data Specialist is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supporting the implementation of curriculum and enrichment programming for the COMPASS Afterschool Program. Working closely with the Program Director, this position oversees program content across all required COMPASS content areas, provides coaching, training, and support to Activity Specialists, Group Leaders, and Youth Workers, and helps maintain high-quality programming through curriculum oversight, program documentation, and data management. The Program Supervisor also supports accurate data collection, activity tracking, and reporting to ensure compliance with DYCD and Rising Ground requirements while supporting continuous program improvement and positive outcomes for participants. This position will directly supervise Group Leaders, Youth Workers, and Volunteers. Key Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and manage curriculum and enrichment programming across all required COMPASS content areas.
• Design, organize, and oversee the implementation of lesson plans that align with DYCD COMPASS requirements and program goals.
• Provide observation, coaching, supervision, training, and ongoing support to Activity Specialists, Group Leaders, and Youth Workers to promote high-quality program implementation.
• Monitor program activities to ensure they are engaging, age-appropriate, and compliant with DYCD COMPASS standards.
• Support the implementation of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), STEAM, literacy, physical activity, academic support, college and career exploration, and life skills programming.
• Provide day-to-day supervision, coaching, and performance support to Activity Specialists, Group Leaders, Youth Workers, and volunteers.
• Maintain curriculum materials, activity schedules, and instructional resources.
• Complete and maintain participant attendance, activity tracking, enrollment, and other required program documentation accurately and on time.
• Review program data and documentation to ensure accuracy and assist with reports, monitoring visits, and quality assurance activities.
• Work closely with the Program Director to support daily program operations, staff scheduling, professional development, and family engagement.
• Assist the Program Director with recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding program staff.
• Build positive relationships with participants, families, school staff, community partners, and program staff to support a safe, welcoming, and engaging program.
• Serve as the onsite designee in the absence of the Program Director, ensuring continuity of program operations and appropriate staff supervision.
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a supervisory or oversight role, including program development, staff supervision, training, and coaching.
• Experience developing or implementing curriculum, lesson plans, or enrichment programming for school-age children.
• Experience working in an afterschool, education, recreation, childcare, or youth development setting.
• Experience maintaining program documentation and working with attendance, participant records, or other program data preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coach staff and collaborate with families, schools, and community partners.
• Knowledge of DYCD standards and experience ensuring program compliance is preferred.
• Assist with maintaining accurate program records, attendance, activity tracking, and documentation in accordance with DYCD and Rising Ground requirements.

Provides direct supervision of Group Leaders, Youth Workers, and Youth Worker Volunteers, including assigning work, approving schedules, coaching performance, monitoring program quality, supporting onboarding and training, and contributing to performance evaluations and disciplinary discussions in collaboration with the Program Director.

• Field

This is a Full- Time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, and weekends as needed, at assigned location.

• Authorized to work in the U.S.

• Ability to work in-person in New York City (NYC)
• Ability to travel to other Rising Ground Sites (if required)

11 Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Time

Paid Vacation

Paid Personal days

Medical - 3 plan options

Dental - 2 plan options

Vision - 1 plan option