Academic Coordinator Jobs

Academic Coordinator

Start Date: Prior to August 2023

Job Location: Redwood City, CA (Marsh Rd. and 101)

Description: Squash on Track (www.SquashonTrack.org) is the non-profit arm of Squash Zone, a popular squash club in Redwood City. SoT’s mission is to promote academic, athletic, and personal growth through a program of squash instruction, academic support, tutoring, and community service. Participants are 4th-6th grade students from East Palo Alto and high school tutors from the surrounding communities.

Students are picked up from school and participate in Squash on Track activities Mon-Thur 3:30 pm -

6:00 pm. Once at the facility, team members spend an hour playing squash or other physical fitness

followed by an hour of academic work either independently or with a volunteer tutor. Students use IXL for personalized math and language lessons and occasionally have homework assigned from school. Throughout the year we provide squash tournaments as well as group community service opportunities.

The Academic Coordinator’s primary objective is to insure the academic performance of the students

during the time they are focused on academics. The squash coach designs and manages a physical program and ensures that the players put forth the right kind of effort on the squash court. The academic coordinator manages the academic program and ensures that the students put forth the right kind of effort in the classroom.

The Academic Coordinator must be able to:

● Directly coach students with middle school level math and language

● Manage a classroom of middle school students

● Manage and support high school tutors who support the students

● Manage and leverage the IXL software platform

● Track student performance over time using software

● Manage social media channels about Squash on Track

● Communicate about Squash on Track with potential school partners

The Academic Coordinator reports directly to the Squash on Track Program Director. Previous

experience managing students is required.

The position is part time (20 hours per week) and provides full health benefits. The program meets

(Mon-Thur) 3:30p - 6:30p at Squash Zone in Redwood City. The additional 8 hours per week can be done remotely or at the club. The position is ideal for an educator; either a previous educator, a long term substitute teacher, or a current teacher.

Interested? Email your resume / LinkedIn profile to: [email protected] .

Squash on Track values diversity and seeks to build and sustain a diverse staff. Squash on Track is an Equal Opportunity Employer.