The Summer Academy Classroom Coordinator will be responsible for effectively planning and implementing daily logistics (including tracking and reporting daily Scholar-Athlete attendance), provide support and oversight during mentoring time, be the lead facilitator during study hall/homework help time activities, develop thorough and creative alternative instructional plans for scholar-athletes that arrive without homework, other activities related to academics, baseball/softball, Team Time, and other activities, as requested.

The Summer Academy Classroom Coordinator will oversee and manage college/high school-aged volunteers, meal time, and provide necessary support during all enrichment activities (e.g. mentoring, electives, etc.) associated with the Academy’s after-school program. The Summer Classroom Coordinator should be well-versed in youth development and able to mentor volunteer coaches. Lastly, the Summer Classroom Coordinator must have the ability to manage behavioral challenges posed by scholar-athletes by using Advancing Youth Development and Responsive Classrooms practices.

Summer Programming Schedule:

Mandatory Training: Week of June 19
Programming: June 28 – August 4
Typical Programming Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

The Summer Classroom Coordinator is expected to be at the Academy for summer programming during the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm and will attend all academy field-trips, as requested. The Summer Classroom Coordinator may be expected to attend a variety of evening and weekend activities, as well as mandatory training and professional development programs provided by the Academy.

The ideal candidate will be able to remain on part-time to support our afterschool program during the school year running September-May. Hours are from 2:30 – 8:00 pm Tuesday-Thursday during the school year.

The Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy (“Academy”) is the programmatic arm of Washington Nationals Philanthropies. The Academy is a year-round educational and athletic facility with a mission of using baseball and softball as vehicles to foster positive character development, academic achievement, and improved health among at-risk Washington, D.C., youth. We are looking for a Summer Academy Classroom Coordinator to manage and optimize the various systems needed to execute this vision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Program Operations & Support

Take a supportive role during classroom instruction, meal time, gathering time/Team Time, field trips, and rainy day/cold weather activities.
Maintain an organized classroom setting, support oversight of transition from classrooms to the field for scholar-athletes and other learning activities.
Manage volunteers and coaches with respect to instructional/academic activities.
Participate in and provide effective oversight of scholar-athletes during field-trips and to and from the Academy.
Coordinate with the appropriate After-School Academy Baseball/Softball Coordinator and other program staff for daily logistics and lesson plans.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent with 2+ years of relevant experience in youth-based sports or academic activities
1+ years of relevant youth development experience
College degree preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities necessary to perform essential functions

Ability to manage the classroom setting and provide support for assignments and lessons in STEM (science, technology, engineering and/or math) for students in grades three through eight
Commitment to working with youth and families in a low-income, urban community; belief that all students can achieve at high levels
Commitment to achieving the articulated objectives of the Academy for scholar-athletes, staff, and the community at-large
Demonstrated leadership and motivational skills
At the Academy during the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday-Friday during our 6 week summer program. Time may vary due to special events that may require this person to be present (e.g. fundraising events, field trips, retreats, etc.)

Physical/Environmental Requirements

Field: The After-School Academy Classroom Coordinator will be subject to inside and outside environmental conditions and will be exposed to inclement weather of varying degrees. The After-School Academy Classroom Coordinator will function in a high activity sports venue. In addition, the After-School Academy Classroom Coordinator is regularly required to stand for long periods of time, run, jump, and climb up/down stairs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

YBA Summer Academy Classroom Coordinator