Vail School District
Job Description
Job Title: ENRICHMENT PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Department: Community Services
Reports To: Director of Community Services
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Classification: Level 24
Approved: 10/14/2008
SUMMARY
Supports the Director of Community Services with the design, implementation and coordination
of preschool through 8th grade enrichment programs throughout the district.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may
be assigned.
Maintains ongoing professional communications with Director of Community Services, Regional
Site Directors, Site Directors, Community Services Office Manager, staff, parents and the
community.
Assists in the creation of policies, procedures, forms, and materials used in Community Services
Programs.
Supports Regional Site Directors as needed.
Participates, as needed, in staff interviews, letters of counseling, and disciplinary actions.
Serves as a resource for parents by being knowledgeable of community resources,
developmentally appropriate practices, and current research in child development.
Collaborates with the Office Manager in the areas of accounting, data collection, technology and
record keeping.
Maintains Community Services yearly planning calendar and making sure deadlines are met and
tasks are completed.
Arranges, provides and supervises professional development for Community Services staff.
Collaborates with Regional Site Directors on a regular basis.
Maintains a work environment that generates trust, collaboration, and caring.
Represents Community Services at professional conferences, lectures, meetings, and events.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversees program coordination at all sites. Has indirect supervisory responsibility over Regional
Site Directors and Site Directors.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or
ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and EXPERENCE
Minimum: A Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, public relations, marketing or
public administration OR a CDA certificate with a minimum of 5 years experience working in
early childhood and school-age related programs. Minimum 3 years experience as a childcare
site director.
Preferred: Master’s Degree in early childhood education, public relations, marketing or public
administration.
KNOWLEDGE
Ability to demonstrate current knowledge in Arizona Early Learning Standards, DES, and DHS
licensing regulations and NAEYC accreditation requirements.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in working with computers and other types of
technology.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance
instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to speak effectively to students, parents, employees,
and members of the community. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to
effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or governing boards.
Ability to communicate effectively with students who have special needs.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers,
common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and
interpret graphs.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense, understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral
or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in
standardized situations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card. Ability to
obtain CPR and First Aid certifications. Must submit a report of a negative Mantoux skin test
administered no later than 12 hours after the employment start date; or a physician’s written
statement that the employee is currently free of tuberculosis.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand;
walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The
employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl. The
employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by
this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. High
level of energy and good health required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Will include working outside in
all types of weather, including direct summer sun. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
TRAVEL
This position requires the employee to be able to travel efficiently between school sites and the
district office. Travel is occasional in the local area with infrequent trips within the state. Proof
of a valid Arizona driver’s license and current automobile insurance are required