Assistant Program Director - PS 369

OUR MISSION:Our mission is to inspire and empower all young people to take control of their future.   

OUR VISION: We envision a world where everyone has access to an equitable path to success.  

PROGRAM DESIGN: RTS facilitates a variety of youth programs including after-school, summer camps, retreats, conferences, and summer employment opportunities reaching thousands of young people throughout NYC each year. RTS emphasizes the youth development practice of the Circle of Courage in all our programs; creating an environment of Belonging, where young people can build their Independence, find, and develop their Mastery skill, and practice Generosity in their communities. At the core of our programs are staff training strategies that enable our young professionals to develop extraordinarily meaningful relationships with the young people in their care who we call Our Future Leaders because that is what they all are.   

PRIMARY FUNCTION: An Assistant Program Director works with the Program Director to ensure the program is being supervised and managed. Assistant Program Directors are expected to assist the Program Director with administrative and operational tasks. 

ORGANIZATIONAL ROLE:  

• Supervisor: Program Director 

• Max Hours: 25 hours per week

• Compensation: $20 – $22.50 per hour 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assume leadership role when Program Director is absent. 

• Assist with managing and supervising staff.  

• Assist with operational aspects of program. 

• Assist in administrative tasks such as payroll, attendance, and supply orders. 

• Ability to lead behavior interventions and staff trainings.  

• Coordinate pre-program site preparation and post-program site closure.   

• Oversee DOH guidelines, Covid-19 procedures, and Fire/Emergency Preparedness Drills.  

• Facilitate a working relationship with parents to maximize progress with their children. 

• Work collaboratively with staff to maintain order and participation during program. 

• Attend mandatory scheduled meetings and professional development trainings. 

• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as requested by the Site Director. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• College credits in Education or related field.  

• At least one year of administrative experience.  

• At least one year of operational experience. 

• At least two years of experience supervising in school age programs.   

• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and Google Docs. 

• Strong skills in communication, punctuality, and teamwork. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER  

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel welcome and valued. We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to our success in serving youth.  

DISCLAIMER   

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and its essential functions. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be assigned to the staff member. The specific duties and responsibilities of the position may change from time to time, as determined by the needs of the organization.  

The staff member must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.