SQPA Beacon - Assistant Program Director

Company: Southern Queens Park Association
Location: Jamaica
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Salary: $50,000 SUMMARY: The Southern Queens Parks Association is looking for a dynamic individual to join the team as a fulltime assistant program director for SQPA's Beacon program located at site J.H.S. 008 (Richard S. Grossley). Our programs are structured like clubs and offers enrichment in youth academics, sports, performing arts, community service projects and peer mediation conflict resolution. This position requires the demonstration of a high degree of interpersonal skills, proven resourcefulness, and motivation in developing a full services program The assistant program director assists with all work-related activities including supervision of program staff and participants, training, development, and implementation of the goals of the program contracts, as written. PRIMARY ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES Assist in ensuring that all participants are following agency and program policies. Assist with supervising and providing leadership for classroom staff; assist with the scheduling and direction of all activities. Assist with ensuring that program participants are engaged in daily activities and all other duties required to guarantee the safety and security of all participants; making certain that there is proper staff to student coverage. Ensures that all attendance sheets are collected at the end of each program day, and numbers are forwarded to the administrator. Communicate program challenges and success with the Afterschool director. Assist in coordinating staff meetings, training and development. Participation in the identification, recruitment, and retention of participants. Attend all staff meetings, workshops and trainings, included but not limited to SQPA and DYCD/ExpandED planning meetings. Assist in providing training to staff members as required for the program and continued organizational growth; Ability to identify and secure additional resources as required for program growth. In collaboration with the educational specialist and program site director, assist in researching, developing, and modifying lesson plans based on organizational and/or program themes or initiatives. Assist in collecting and managing data as part of overall strategy for program management and development; Develop relevant resources that would improve and enhance programs and services. Assist SQPA administration in research/grant writing efforts relating to areas of program development. Perform projects assigned at the discretion of the Program Site Director. Minimum Education: Associate's degree or equivalent Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree from four-year college or equivalent Experience: 2 Years WHO WE ARE Established in 1976, Southern Queens Park Associations mission is to coordinate and provide comprehensive programs for children, youth, adults, families, and seniors residing in Southern Queens.SQPA finds innovative ways to combine its stewardship of the 54-acre Southern Queens-Roy Wilkins Park with its mission to enhance the quality of life of residents in Southern Queens. SQPA has strategically located service sites throughout Southern Queens and was constituted to actively combat the social issues that challenge or impact the quality of life in the geographic area in and around Jamaica, Queens. SQPA is not a part of the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation but is an anchor institution that serves as an intermediary, facilitator, organizer, advocate, provider, and sanctuary. COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION SQPA welcomes applications from all, and strongly encourages women, people of color, people with disabilities, immigrants, refugees & LGBTQ people to apply for this position. We are committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization and recruiting a team that reflects the diversity of our community. HOW TO APPLY Due to a technical issue out of our control, some external job sourcing sites do not fully integrate with our HR Information system. It is best to complete the application at the following link: https://sqpa.bamboohr.com/careers . You might have to copy-paste the link. Otherwise, apply here and we will inform on next steps. This Position Description is not designed to cover or contain a total listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required and n may be modified at any time as necessary with or without notice.

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