Site Leader: Academic Coordinator SY '26-27

Tenacity•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Since 1999, Tenacity has empowered more than 45,000 Massachusetts youth to graduate from high school and achieve post-secondary success through academic enrichment, racquet sports, fitness, and life skills development. We provide year-round programs in Boston, Worcester, and Chelsea that build literacy, critical thinking, and healthy habits while fostering supportive relationships between students and staff. Tenacity students consistently exceed local graduation and college completion rates—95% graduate from high school, and 75% pursue or complete post-secondary education, compared to 79% and 38% citywide, respectively. Recognized as a leader in in-school, after-school, and summer learning, Tenacity equips young people with the academic, social, and physical foundation to thrive both on and off the court. 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
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
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