Become a Program Provider

UPDATE: RFP Released for 2010-2011 sports37 Programs

After School Matters issues an application to independent instructors interested in delivering out-of-school time sports and sport-initiative programs during the 2010-2011 school year. Programs will operate at Chicago Park District sites or at any of After School Matters’ designated high school campus locations. To apply, click here and set up an account to the online application system. The following documents can assist you through the process:

Online Application User Guide - contains step by steps navigation of the RFP site

sports37 Application Request - contains programmatic information and administrative requirements

All sports37 RFP materials must be complete and submitted no later than Monday, May 3 at 5:00 p.m.

Become a program provider for After School Matters and give Chicago teens an opportunity that can change their lives.

No teaching experience is necessary. We look for skilled professionals who can share their knowledge and expertise by providing meaningful, real-world activities for young people.

We work with community organizations, teaching organizations and independent instructors to offer programs in schools, parks, libraries, and within Chicago communities. We are organized into seven regions that span the city. You can propose a program in a one or more regions. The RFPs are issued annually as follows:

The Summer 2011 RFP will be released in December 2010.