Partnership Coach (Programs)

Dallas Afterschool

Dallas Afterschool, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit formed in 2007works to level the playing field for children of all races and economic backgrounds by informing community stakeholders, supporting afterschool and summer programs and their staff members, and coordinating community resources. We envision a community with the resources and the will to provide impactful learning beyond the school day for all children.

The Partnership Coach has the primary responsibility for growing quality in afterschool sites by providing on-site consultation and technical assistance (training, coaching, modeling and problem-solving) for a portfolio of sites in our Program Quality Initiative (PQI).

 Key Responsibilities:

•       Provide on-site consultation and technical assistance to afterschool and summer programs participating in PQI

•       Jointly develop a program improvement plan with partners based on reports provided by Dallas Afterschool assessors and maintain documentation of the programs progress

•       Support partner program staff in the implementation of skills and strategies acquired through trainings

•       Collaborate with other Partnership Coaches to assist programs in achieving goals specified in program improvement plans

•       Represent Dallas Afterschool and the PQI to stakeholders and interested parties, as necessary

•       Lead training sessions that support knowledge and implementation of afterschool and summer programming best practices

•       Maintain a professional, positive empathetic and professional manner when engaging with internal and external stakeholders

•       Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education &/or Experience:

•       Bachelor’s degree  and  2+  years  of  experience  as  supervisor  of  afterschool/summer programs   OR   associate   degree   and   5+   years   afterschool/summer   programs   staff experience or HS diploma with 10+ years of experience in afterschool/summer programs

•       Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products, especially PowerPoint

Knowledge & Skills:

•       Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community

•       Track record of building authentic, constructive relationships with others

•       Command of best practices in out-of-school time programming across different contexts

•       Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

•       Quickly establishes rapport and trust within a professional environment

•       Knowledge of the key principles and differences of teaching children versus adults, a plus

•       Strong project management skills, analytical skills, creativity, and resourcefulness

•       Fluency in Spanish a plus

Personal Characteristics:

•       Knowledge of best practices in out-of-school time programming across different contexts

•       Love for learning and self-development

•       Energetic team player who works well in collaborative situations

•       Works independently with minimal supervision

•       Ability to manage multiple timelines and meet project deadlines

•       Respect for all levels of an organization

•       Demonstrates flexibility within a changing environment

Application Process

•       You must submit both a resume and a cover letter to jobs@dallasafterschool.org to be considered

•       Please put Partnership Coach (Programs) in the subject line

•       Resumes and cover letters will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled

•       Please do not contact staff directly regarding your application status

 Dallas Afterschool Strategic Plan Initiatives:                                                                                           

•       Build Capacity for more OST seats in our community

•       Improve the Quality of OST for all families regardless of race, zip code or household income

•       Pursue racial equity in our agency and through training and support to our partners

•       Develop a well-trained OST workforce

Dallas Afterschool is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic.