Academic Coordinator

SquashBusters

. Plan, supervise, and direct daily homework help sessions .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $50,000 - $57,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and project management skills while effectively mentoring and advising youth in an academic setting. Proficient in developing academic success plans and fostering inclusive relationships with diverse groups.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project ManagementTeam LeadershipStudent MentoringCurriculum DesignSpanish Language Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Academic Success PlansActivity DocumentationStudent Behavior ManagementProgram EvaluationSalesforceMicrosoft TeamsSharePointEvent CoordinationTransportation ManagementPedagogical Methods

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeamworkOrganizationGroup FacilitationRelationship Building

Industry Keywords

Afterschool ProgramsYouth DevelopmentCommunity ServiceEnrichment ActivitiesAcademic Activities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, supervise, and direct daily homework help sessions
Plan and lead team-building, enrichment, leadership, community service, and academic activities
Create and maintain activity documentation
Manage student behavior and provide individual feedback
Develop and implement academic success plans/contracts with the Program Director and Program Coordinator
Manage academic volunteers
Collaborate with academic and squash colleagues on integrated student programming
Transport students to and from practice as needed
Ensure students’ physical and emotional well-being and follow safety protocols
Monitor student progress by communicating with school staff
Communicate with parents/guardians and lead meetings as needed
Recruit students and support volunteer recruitment and training
Coordinate and implement summer programs, field trips, workshops, guest speakers, special events, and overnight trips
Connect students with summer camps, SAT preparation, and employment opportunities
Collect and update student paperwork, attendance, activities, and fees in Salesforce
Assist with program evaluation and presentations (T-Reports)
Maintain classrooms, supplies, snacks, calendars, and schedules
Support social media posting after program events and trips
Maintain relevant documents in Microsoft Teams and SharePoint
Build supportive, challenging, inclusive, and opportunity-expanding relationships with youth
Communicate effectively with SQB stakeholders and collaborate to further the SQB mission

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
Three or more years of relevant professional experience in a classroom or academic afterschool setting
Experience mentoring, advising, or directing team members a plus
Demonstrated success in managing projects and adhering to deadlines
Passion for working with young people and experience developing trusting relationships with youth and families
Passion for educational opportunities and belief in the potential for athletic participation to drive academic excellence and expand opportunities
Ability to regularly work until 6:30/7:00 PM on weekdays and occasional weekend hours
Valid driver’s license with a clean record and willingness to drive students in a company van
Spanish language proficiency strongly preferred
Existing eligibility to work in the U.S.
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Strong teamwork, organization, communication, and group facilitation skills
Strong leadership and project management skills
Understanding of pedagogical methods and/or curriculum design

Benefits

Comp & perks

Retirement plan with employer matching up to 5%
26.5 paid company holidays and days off
16 vacation days (with some restrictions)
Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance available
Employer paid life and long-term disability insurance
Free Employee Assistance Program
Cell phone subsidy
Public transportation and parking subsidies available
Flex time offered for occasional weekend hours