Afterschool Program Site Coordinator

Also called: Before & After School Program Leader

Runs an afterschool program at a school or community center: homework help, snacks, games, and clubs.

A day in the life

A site coordinator signs kids in at 3 p.m., runs homework time, leads games in the gym, plans a science club, and greets parents at pickup.

Pay over a career

Starting
$28k
Typical
$36k
High
$48k

Estimate.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

High school diploma, about 1 year after high school. High school diploma; some college preferred.

Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.

Majors to look at: Education, Recreation.

Outlook

Growing about average (about 4% over 10 years). Tracks recreation workers.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. AI homework helpers may assist kids, but running games, clubs and pickup safely needs a human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Child development CTE class, Physical education, Psychology.

Official data: O*NET occupation 39-9032.

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