Job Summary:

The Aftercare and Junior Athletics Programs Coordinator is responsible for the development, coordination, and supervision of Aftercare and Junior Athletics programs. This position ensures a safe, enriching, and engaging environment for students outside regular school hours. The coordinator works collaboratively with faculty, staff, parents, and outside vendors to deliver high-quality programming that aligns with the school’s mission and values. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

Aftercare:

• Ensure a safe, compassionate, and enjoyable after-school experience for students and the Wellington community.
• Work with the Director of Auxiliary Programs to recruit, hire, train, and oversee adult and teen staff for the Aftercare program.
• Create and facilitate daily staffing assignments.
• Perform necessary administrative duties, including maintaining registrations and tracking daily attendance, creating daily class schedules, and submitting billing records to the business office.
• Communicate effectively with parents and faculty regarding daily logistics.
• Establish routines, provide positive guidance, and enforce policies and procedures, including disciplinary policies, in accordance with the school’s stated values.
• Plan, develop, and build week-long programs during school breaks (winter and spring) and other childcare days.
• Create and distribute the Aftercare Newsletter monthly.
• Work with the Director of Auxiliary Programs to manage the budget and purchase supplies as needed.
• Collaborate with faculty regarding room use.
• Supervise, plan, and facilitate the Aftercare program during the Summer Program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Junior Athletics Program:

• Oversee administration of the Junior Athletics program, including design, hiring, and curriculum.
• Provide unique athletic opportunities that extend beyond the school day.
• Create and sustain partnerships with coaches and Wellington staff for junior athletics programming.
• Assist in designing, marketing, and creating after-school junior athletics catalogs.
• Communicate effectively with parents and faculty regarding daily after-school athletic logistics.
• Manage registrations and payment.

• Collaborate with faculty regarding room use.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.
• CPR and First Aid certified.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Recreation, Child Development, or related field (Master’s preferred) or history of similar work.
• 3+ years of experience working with children in an educational or recreational setting.
• 1–2 years of program coordination or supervisory experience, ideally in a school or camp setting.
• Knowledge of child safety regulations and experience managing groups of children.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to actively supervise children indoors and outdoors, including on the playground, gymnasium, classrooms, and field trips.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, lift, and carry up to 30 pounds (e.g., supplies, equipment, or a small child in need of assistance).
• Capable of responding quickly and effectively to emergency situations, including running short distances and administering first aid or CPR if necessary.
• Visual and auditory ability to observe and monitor groups of children to ensure their safety and compliance with program rules.
• Manual dexterity for handling program materials, using a computer or tablet, and writing reports or incident documentation.
• May be exposed to changing weather conditions while supervising outdoor activities.
• Comfortable working in a busy and occasionally noisy environment with frequent interruptions and competing demands.

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About The Wellington School

We believe every person plays a role in making Wellington a diverse, equitable, and inclusive place to learn, teach, and work. We seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty and staff who thrive on being engaged participants in our vibrant, innovative educational community. We embrace diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of our admission policies, financial aid, or employment.

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