
	QUALITY The extent to which contemporary and generally recognized standards are met and exceeded, and desirable outcomes achieved.

PERSONNEL

The people responsible for carrying out the program's tasks. For purposes of after school program recognition, the term "personnel" covers both full-time and part-time employees, as well as volunteers who perform the same duties as personnel and have a regular, ongoing role at the program.

Unless otherwise noted, standards related to the provision or oversight of direct services generally apply only to personnel who: (1) work with children and youth, (2) supervise personnel who work with children and youth, or (3) are responsible for overseeing the program. For example, COA would not expect personnel providing clerical services to receive the same training provided to those who work with children and youth.


	CRITERIA Systematically developed, objective, and quantifiable statements used to assess the appropriateness of specific activities, services, decisions, and outcomes.


	SITE DIRECTOR Person responsible for daily operations of the program, including supervising staff, communicating with families, building relationships with the host community, and overseeing all program activities. COA recognizes that job titles and responsibilities may vary from program to program. See the ASP-HR Related File “Personnel Qualifications and Responsibilities” for more information.


	EXPERIENCE In the context of human resources, related experience includes work with school-age children or youth in a setting similiar to that of an after school program. Settings may include, but are not limited to: recreation centers, child care homes or centers, camps, schools, fine arts programs, or social service agencies. One year experience means full time (2,080 hours of work). The total number of hours can be from a combination of positions. See the ASP-HR Related File “Personnel Qualifications and Responsibilities” for more information.


	PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION This is formal post-secondary training directly related to school-age care. See the ASP-HR Related File “Personnel Qualifications and Responsibilities” for more information.


	SENIOR GROUP LEADER Person responsible for supervision and guidance of children in the program, including program planning, communicating with families, supervising support staff, and relating to the community. COA recognizes that job titles and responsibilities may vary from program to program. See the ASP-HR Related File “Personnel Qualifications and Responsibilities” for more information.


	GROUP LEADER Person responsible for supervision and guidance of children in the program, usually under the direction of a Senior Group Leader. Responsibilities include program planning, communicating with families, supervising support staff, and relating to the community. COA recognizes that job titles and responsibilities may vary from program to program. See the ASP-HR Related File “Personnel Qualifications and Responsibilities” for more information.


	ASSISTANT GROUP LEADER Person responsible for supervision and guidance of children under the direct supervision of Group Leader. COA recognizes that job titles and responsibilities may vary from program to program. See the ASP-HR Related File “Personnel Qualifications and Responsibilities” for more information.

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ASP-HR 4: Personnel Qualifications

Personnel are qualified to operate the program and work with children and youth.

ASP-HR 4.01

Program Administrators have the education, experience, and professional preparation needed to perform their job responsibilities.

Note: Refer to the ASP-HR related file “Personnel Qualifications and Responsibilities” for more detailed criteria.

ASP-HR 4.02

Site Directors have the education, experience, and professional preparation needed to perform their job responsibilities.

Note: Refer to the ASP-HR related file “Personnel Qualifications and Responsibilities” for more detailed criteria.

ASP-HR 4.03

Senior Group Leaders have the education, experience, and professional preparation needed to perform their job responsibilities.

Note: Refer to the ASP-HR related file “Personnel Qualifications and Responsibilities” for more detailed criteria.

ASP-HR 4.04

Group Leaders have the education, experience, and professional preparation needed to perform their job responsibilities.

Note: Refer to the ASP-HR related file “Personnel Qualifications and Responsibilities” for more detailed criteria.

ASP-HR 4.05

Assistant Group Leaders are qualified to perform their job responsibilities.

Note: Refer to the ASP-HR related file “Personnel Qualifications and Responsibilities” for more detailed criteria.

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	PURPOSE: A stable, qualified, trained, and supported workforce contributes effectively and efficiently to the delivery of quality after school programming that promotes positive child and youth development.

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