Academy Academic Advisor Intern

Ball Arena•Quinte West, ON

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Colorado Rapids Academy Audi Online School Program Academic Advisor Intern will support the Academy Head of School in providing academic support to approximately 60 High School aged Academy players. The core curriculum will be delivered via an online school platform. The Academic Advisor intern will support the Academy Head of School in monitoring and supporting the students in their daily academic activities, as well as assisting the facilitation of extra-curricular sessions, during the school block.

Requirements

Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Education, High School Counseling, or a related field.
Teaching Experience
Familiarity with NCAA eligibility requirements, high school graduation requirements, and post-secondary academic pathways (college, trade school, professional).
Willingness to work non-traditional hours, including but rarely, some evenings and weekends, to align with the academy training and competition schedule.
Passion for the sport and interest in contributing to a high-performance environment that integrates academic and athletic development.
Demonstrated ability to advise & inspire students in classroom and remote settings.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Organizational and personnel management.
Knowledge regarding academic curriculums and academic advice.
Ability to create spreadsheets and routine business correspondence using Word, Excel and PowerPoint software.
Ability to maintain positive attitude and demonstrate professionalism
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Ability to complete work accurately and in a timely manner
Ability to work independently & in a group setting and demonstrate good judgment skills
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Possesses excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to multi-task, prioritize and adapt to changing environments

Nice To Haves

High school teaching experience
Expertise in a subject area, for example Math, Language Arts.
Proficiency in Spanish
Ability to acquire or produce and maintain a valid driver’s license and meet company vehicle driving standards.

Responsibilities

Support Head of School with student online school platform enrollment.
Supervise and monitor students during school block
Advise & monitor students’ progress and grades through online school
Recording players attendance and absence
Conduct weekly student check-in sessions
Support Head of School in implementing school policies and processes
Assist in creating and facilitating extra-curricular workshops and activities
Support student progress towards High School Graduation & NCAA eligibility.
Liaise with coaching staff to ensure athletic, academic & holistic growth of the student