Academy Classroom Coordinator (Part Time)

Washington Nationals • Washington, DC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

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 under resourced Washington, D.C., youth. We are looking for a YBA Classroom Coordinator to manage and optimize the various systems needed to execute this vision. The YBA Classroom Coordinator will be responsible for effectively planning and implementing daily logistics (ex. tracking and reporting daily Scholar Athlete attendance), be the lead facilitator during instructional classroom time, and develop engaging math or STEAM activities for Scholar Athletes. This position will provide support and oversight during mentoring time, enrichment, gathering time, and other activities, as requested. The YBA Classroom Coordinator will also oversee and manage college/high school-aged volunteers and mealtime. The YBA Classroom Coordinator should be well-versed in youth development and the importance of growing social and emotional skills. Lastly, the YBA Classroom Coordinator must have the ability to manage behavioral challenges posed by Scholar Athletes through mediation and restorative practices.

Requirements

• Must successfully clear a background check.
• Must have U.S. work authorization.
• Uphold Core Values: Innovation, Integrity, and Teamwork.
• Must be available during the Academy dates/hours: 1:00pm to 7:30pm on Tuesday-Thursday during the school year and from 8:00am to 4:00pm on Monday-Friday during the summer time.
• 1 - 3 years: Relevant youth development experience.
• 2 - 5 years: Relevant experience in youth-based sports or academic activities.
• Ability to manage the classroom setting and provide support for assignments and lessons in STEAM for students in grades three through eight.
• Commitment to working with youth and families in an under resourced 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.
• Demonstrate leadership and motivational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors or better

Responsibilities

• Attend daily planning meetings and professional development opportunities.
• Effectively plan and lead classroom instruction, administer academic assessments, provide homework support, and record attendance daily.
• Provide support and/or leadership during mentoring time, enrichment, mealtime, gathering time, field trips, and rainy day/cold weather activities.
• Maintain an organized classroom setting, support oversight of transitions 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 transportation to and from the Academy.
• Coordinate and collaborate with the appropriate YBA Baseball/Softball Coordinator and other program staff for daily logistics.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The Nationals are dedicated to offering equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED