Site Mentor

Founded by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2002, After-School All-Stars, Los Angeles (ASAS-LA) is a leading after-school program provider whose programs educate, enlighten and inspire thousands of K-12 students each day. Activities are centered around health, fitness and nutrition; the visual and performing arts; and youth leadership and community service learning.

In partnership with the City of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Unified School District, Montebello School District, and charter school organizations, ASAS-LA brings innovative, cutting-edge enrichment programs that contribute to reducing drug use, crime and violence; while increasing the safety of students in the after school hours.
Kobe Bryant is an ASAS-LA Program Ambassador.
ASAS-LA is part of the national After-School All-Stars, which provides after school programs in 12 cities, serving over 81,000 students.

BASIC ASSIGNMENT:

The Site Mentor will be responsible for both the operational compliance and program quality of 3 ASAS-LA sites. These sites will be part of a larger region of programs. The Site Mentor will report directly to his/her Program Director ensuring the implementation of mission-based programming that educates, enlightens and inspires students in grades K-12.

MAJOR FUNCTIONS:

• To promote program quality and staff excellence in assigned schools within the organization through everyday coaching, mentoring and periodic assessments.
• Responsible for facilitating the development and maintenance of program goals and objectives of their assigned schools through a series of consistent personnel meetings, chapter meetings, monthly site observations and periodic reviews of program sessions and semesters.
• Establish organizational awareness at their respective sites, informing and educating field staff on opportunities, challenges and events affecting ASAS-LA as a whole.
• Maintain positive and open communication with school administration and faculty.
• Manage individual site budgets, maintain revenue through high student attendance (ADA), identify in-kind opportunities to control costs, manage and track program inventory, as well as review and approve payroll and other HR documentation.
• Work directly with Program Specialists in maintaining student participation (dosage) and attendance (ADA) throughout the year via recruitment and retention activities, including student "voice and choice" strategies.
• Promote staff excellence through professional development opportunities, periodic assessments and renewed leadership strategies.
• Ensure operating compliance and approved business practices with state, city and local school district policies and procedures regarding human resources, discipline procedures, safety protocols, program audits and reporting procedures.
• Accountable for entry, tracking, and reporting of attendance, grades and demographic data.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends if necessary.
• Willing to travel to off-site meetings, trainings and events.
• To perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• MUST have at least 1 year of experience working in a leadership and supervisory capacity in an after-school, day camp or community youth outreach setting.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with School District staff, public officials, private sector officials, parents and community leaders.
• Familiarity with quality criteria for after school programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate sensitivity to others as well as respond to critical incidents and act swiftly in an emergency situation.
• Excellent organizational and managerial skills.
• Familiarity with basic computer software programs.
• CPR and First Aid Certifications.
• Must clear DOJ and FBI Livescan, DMV H6 and Tuberculosis Clearance.
• At Least 21 years of age.
• Fluency in a language other than English highly desirable.
• Baccalaureate degree in education, social or human services, child development, recreation or related field is desirable but not required.

Please do not respond to this ad if you have not had any experience supervising employees and overseeing a program in an after-school, camp or community youth outreach atmosphere. This is a full-time position with health benefits and vacation.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. It is understood that the employee will also perform other reasonable related business duties if requested by the immediate supervisor or director. Job descriptions are reviewed periodically and may be revised if deemed necessary. This job description is not a written or implied contract. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.