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.

Requirements

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.