Site Leader: Academic Coordinator SY '26-27
About The Position
The Site Leader-Academic Coordinator ACE is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations, instruction, and student experience at a Tenacity program site. This role oversees staff and volunteers, manages student recruitment and engagement, and ensures high-quality implementation of Tenacity’s academic, tennis, and youth development programming. The Site Leader-Academic Coordinator ACE builds strong partnerships with students, families, schools, and community stakeholders to support student success and long-term engagement. This position also leads classroom instruction, supports student behavioral and social-emotional needs, oversees data collection and program evaluation, and contributes to broader organizational initiatives and strategic growth efforts. This person will be able to create curriculum that is engaging, objective-driven, and prioritizes student growth and development. This Site Leader-Academic Coordinator ACE is ideal for a collaborative, organized, and student-centered leader who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and is passionate about educational equity and youth development.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Commitment to equity and supporting students in overcoming systemic barriers
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Experience leading multicultural teams in urban settings
- Skilled in relationship-building with students, families, school staff, and service providers
- Experience delivering curriculum in classroom or youth development settings
- Ability to foster an engaging and inclusive program culture
- Public speaking and presentation skills
- Bilingual Spanish or Mandarin skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Nice To Haves
- A focus in education, human services, social work, or a related field is a plus.
- Master's degree a plus.
- Bilingual in Spanish or Mandarin a plus
- Some tennis experience is a plus.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable access to a vehicle preferred.
Responsibilities
- Supervise ACE staff, volunteers, and part-time staff to ensure effective program implementation and student support
- Conduct mid-year and end-of-year staff evaluations
- Lead staff meetings to support communication, collaboration, and program effectiveness
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with school administrators, faculty, and community partners
- Oversee implementation of Tenacity’s tennis and literacy curricula
- Support planning and facilitation of events and activities, including occasional evenings and weekends
- Lead recruitment, selection, and enrollment of middle school students into the ACE Academy
- Maintain accurate student enrollment and engagement records in Tenacity’s data management system
- Lead collection of assessment and evaluation data to strengthen program implementation
- Supervise the classroom and overall instructional experience for students
- Develop and submit lesson plans aligned with instructional goals and assessment data
- Facilitate whole-group and small-group instruction based on student needs
- Manage student behavior and provide individualized support when necessary
- Support students experiencing behavioral, social-emotional, and academic challenges
- Integrate academic instruction with tennis and fitness programming, emphasizing life skills development
- Lead the planning and execution of field trips throughout the year
- Build strong relationships with school principals, teachers, families, and community partners to support student success
- Partner with the Family Engagement Coordinator to maintain consistent family communication, outreach, and in-person visits
- Participate in school meetings related to partnerships, program operations, and student needs
- Oversee the high school selection process for 8th-grade students in partnership with the Tenacity’s College and Career Prep team
- Assist with strategic growth initiatives, including expansion within existing schools and development of new school partnerships
- Support summer programming and preparation for the upcoming ACE program year
- Contribute to broader organizational efforts, including fundraising, administrative support, instruction, and funder visits
- Support additional program areas, including Tennis, Literacy, and Family Engagement
Benefits
- health
- dental
- vision
- 401(k) plan
- paid time off
- professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
