Academic Coach

Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County • Mount Vernon, WA

6d • $22 - $23

About The Position

LaVenture Club is seeking a part-time Academic Coach to help school-age youth approach learning with curiosity, confidence, and a willingness to explore new possibilities. The coach provides homework support, strengthens academic skills, and creates engaging enrichment experiences, including STEM challenges, technology activities, and hands-on projects.

The role makes learning meaningful and fun while encouraging problem-solving, celebrating progress, and helping youth understand that mistakes are part of learning. Through positive relationships and a supportive environment, the Academic Coach helps young people develop skills and confidence that extend beyond the classroom. The coach also collaborates with Club staff, families, schools, and community partners to support student success and create opportunities for growth.

Requirements

• Patience, creativity, and enthusiasm.
• Genuine interest in helping youth succeed.
• Ability to adapt to different learning styles.
• Ability to encourage new ideas and make challenging subjects feel approachable.

Responsibilities

• Provide homework support and strengthen academic skills for school-age youth.
• Create engaging enrichment experiences, such as STEM challenges, technology activities, and hands-on projects.
• Encourage curiosity, problem-solving, collaboration, and confidence in learning.
• Celebrate progress and help youth view mistakes as part of the learning process.
• Build positive relationships and create a supportive environment.
• Collaborate with Club staff, families, schools, and community partners to support student success and growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed