Afterschool Program Coordinator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $33.62 - $37.10 Hourly
Location : Hayward, CA
Job Type: School Year (180-225 days depending on position)
Job Number: 27-K16
Department: Youth Enrichment Programs
Opening Date: 08/31/2026
Closing Date: 9/10/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
Under the direction of the an assigned administrator, organize and direct the development and implementation of the Youth Enrichment program and related after-school activities at an assigned school site; coordinate communications, resources and personnel to meet student needs and assure smooth and efficient Program operations and activities.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Organizes and directs the development and implementation of the Youth Enrichment program and related after-school activities at an assigned school site; coordinates operations and activities to provide a safe after-school learning environment for students; assures school site Program activities comply with established laws, codes, rules and regulations.
Coordinates communications, resources and personnel to meet student needs and assure smooth and efficient Program operations and activities; collaborates with administrators, staff, community organizations and others in the development and implementation of the school site Program, after-school activities and extended learning opportunities to meet student needs and District standards.
Schedules, arranges, oversees and conducts a variety of after-school functions including recreational, athletic and educational functions; coordinates activities and personnel to provide academic support, tutoring, literacy development and homework assistance to students enrolled in the Program; prepares and arranges monthly event calendars.
Organizes, directs and participates in the observation and control of student behavior during Program activities according to established policies and procedures; assures proper and timely resolution of student behavior issues; oversees student attendance functions and maintains related records.
Establishes and maintains contact with community organizations, parents and the public to promote involvement in after-school programs and activities; coordinates activities and directs involvement with community organizations and volunteers.
Communicates with administrators, personnel and outside organizations to coordinate activities and programs, resolve issues and conflicts and exchange information.
Assures adequate resources and facilities to meet Program needs; arranges for facilities and order supplies and equipment as necessary; provides snacks for students.
Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports related to the Youth Enrichment program, after-school activities, students, incidents, accidents, registration fees, volunteers, snacks, personnel and assigned activities.
Operates a variety of office equipment including a copier, computer and assigned software.
Oversees the collection of student registration fees as directed.
Attends and conducts various meetings as assigned; coordinates and conduct employee training sessions; prepares related support materials.
Performs related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Youth Enrichment program operations and activities including recreational, athletic and educational functions.
Community resources and volunteer services related to the Youth Enrichment program.
Instructional techniques and strategies related to after-school programs.
Curriculum interpretation and application in after-school programs.
Policies and objectives of assigned programs and activities.
District and State guidelines and requirements concerning after-school programs.
Practices and procedures involved in the development and implementation of after-school programs, activities and extended learning opportunities.
Oral and written communication skills.
Principles and practices of supervision and training.
Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Operation of a computer and assigned software.
Record-keeping and report preparation techniques.
Basic public relations techniques.
ABILITY TO:
Organize and direct the development and implementation of the Youth Enrichment program and related after-school activities at an assigned school site.
Coordinate communications, resources and personnel to meet student needs and assure smooth and efficient Program operations and activities.
Train and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.
Schedule, arrange, oversee and conduct a variety of after-school functions including recreational, athletic and educational functions.
Organize, direct and participate in the observation and control of student behavior during after-school activities according to established policies and procedures.
Establish and maintain contact with community organizations, parents and the public to promote involvement in after-school programs and activities.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Be flexible to perform work within changing priorities and possess sufficient interpersonal skill to work harmoniously with staff, students, administrators, parents and others.
Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and various software.
Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Work independently with little direction.
Plan and organize work.
Maintain records and prepare reports.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
This Class must meet the requirements of the Federal and State "No Child Left Behind" NCLB legislation. Qualifications are any combination equivalent to 48 semester units of college study or an AA Degree or upon passing a NCLB qualifying written examination, supplemented by college-level course work in child development or related field and two years increasingly responsible experience, including student supervision in an educational or recreational program.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Possession of a valid first aid certificate required prior to completion of probationary period.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Indoor and outdoor work environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.
Seeing to read a variety of materials.
Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations.
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students.
Walking.
Examination Information
In order to qualify for this position you must meet the NCLB guidelines above.
The first step in the process will be a written exam for those applicants that do not submit their transcripts to verify the completion of 48 or more semester units. This will be a multiple choice exam that covers English, Math, and the Ability to Assist. Study materials are available in the Human Resources department. These materials cannot be sent electronically, you will need to stop by in person to obtain them.
For all applicants that have completed 48 or more semester units OR have successfully passed all three sections of the test described above, there will be a written exam with job-specific questions. Your score on the second written exam will determine your rank on the eligibility list. There is no waiver for the second exam.
Positions in the job classification typically work 20-40 hours/week for 180 student instructional days. Please note: The qualifying pass point on written examinations may be an actual score or an adjusted score based on the difficulty of the examination, the quality of the competition, and the needs of the service.OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The duration of the eligibility list is 6 months unless extended by the Executive Director of Classified Human Resources and the Personnel Commission.
Applicants selected for permanent or substitute assignments are required to pay for fingerprinting services and obtain Tuberculosis results prior to beginning work. If you have any questions regarding the fees, please feel free to contact the Human Resources Department at (510) 784-2648.
Hayward Unified School District will provide a contribution of up to $2,500 per year to be used towards a District healthcare plan or cash in lieu of up to $1,350 per year. Full-time employees are required to purchase medical health benefits unless proof of alternate coverage is provided. Half-time and less than half-time employees may participate on a voluntary basis. The balance of health benefit costs are paid through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
Dental coverage is provided free of charge for all employees working 20 hours per week, or more. Family coverage is available and any additional premium will be employee paid.
Classified employees must participate in the CalPERS Retirement program.
All employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistant Program (EAP).
The District also offers various optional benefits including life insurance, short term disability, and a medical and dependent care flexible spending option.
For more information please view the Benefits tab of this job announcement.
The Hayward Unified School District is committed to educational equity so that every student realizes their innate potential, becoming a lifelong learner and having a positive impact on their community. Our mission is to draw from our community's rich diversity in order to create engaging and equitable educational experiences for students, delivered in a safe and supportive environment. This environment supports inclusion, anti racism through an ethnic studies learner orientation and growth mindset. HUSD believes the responsibility for student success is broadly shared by district staff, families, our community, and our students' own efforts. Each HUSD student deserves respectful learning environments in which diversity is valued and contributes to successful academic outcomes.
We seek equity-minded applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to an educational community. We look for applicants who:
• Reflect our diverse community
• Value and intentionally promote diversity and consciousness of difference
• Empower students furthest from opportunity
• Demonstrate cultural competence and cultural humility
• Believe that all people have the right to an education and work environment free from fear, harassment, or discrimination
• Actively seek to disrupt institutional and/or systemic barriers that adversely impact historically marginalized communities
• Foster students' potential to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Hayward Unified School District (HUSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, immigration status, age, religion, marital or parental status, pregnancy status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. If a complainant is unable to put a complaint in writing due to conditions such as a disability or illiteracy, district staff shall assist him/her in the filing of the complaint.
If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying you should immediately contact the school site principal and/or their supervisor. See the links below for more information on complaint management, Title IX, and Uniform Complaint Procedures and forms. For Uniform and Title IX Complaints, please call (510) 723-3857, ext 34102 or 34201, or email uc.titleix@husd.k12.ca.us. The address is 24411 Amador Street, Hayward, CA 94544. A copy of HUSD Uniform Complaint Board Policy along with the Uniform Complaint Administrative Regulations and the HUSD non-discrimination policy are available, free of charge, upon request.
Health & Welfare Benefits
Hayward Unified School District will provide a contribution of up to $2,500 per year to be used towards a District healthcare plan or cash in lieu of up to $1,350 per year. Full-time employees are required to purchase medical health benefits unless proof of alternate coverage is provided. Half-time and less than half-time employees may participate on a voluntary basis. The balance of health benefit costs are paid through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
Dental coverage is provided free of charge for all employees working 20 hours per week, or more. Family coverage is available and any additional premium will be employee paid.
Classified employees must participate in the CalPERS Retirement program.
All employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistant Program (EAP).
The District also offers various optional benefits including life insurance, short term disability, and a medical and dependent care flexible spending option.
Vacation
Following the completion of six (6) months of probationary service, employees will receive credit for five (5) working days of vacation. Every month thereafter, employees will accrue vacation at a rate of 5/6 of a working days (2 weeks per year).
Annual employees accrue vacation hours to be taken off at a later date. School year employees earn and are paid out vacation hours.
Holidays
Annual employees receive fifteen (16) paid holidays per year. Holidays are:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
Lincoln's Birthday
Presidents' Day
Spring Break Day
Cesar Chavez Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
4th of July
Labor Day
Veterans' Day
Thanksgiving