tenacity

tenacity

Site Leader: Academic Coordinator SY '26-27

Boston, Massachusetts · Part-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago
LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationCritical ThinkingPublic SpeakingMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • 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.
  • J OB SUMMARY The Site Leader-Academic Coordinator ACE is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations, instruction, and student experience at a Tenacity program site.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise ACE staff, volunteers, and part-time staff to ensure effective program implementation and student support
  • Lead staff meetings to support communication, collaboration, and program effectiveness
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with school administrators, faculty, and community partners
  • 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
  • Instructional Leadership & Student Support
  • Develop and submit lesson plans aligned with instructional goals and assessment data
  • Manage student behavior and provide individualized support when necessary

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Experience leading multicultural teams in urban settings
  • Experience delivering curriculum in classroom or youth development settings
  • Ability to foster an engaging and inclusive program culture
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • A focus in education, human services, social work, or a related field is a plus.
  • Commitment to equity and supporting students in overcoming systemic barriers
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
  • Skilled in relationship-building with students, families, school staff, and service providers
  • Public speaking and presentation skills
  • B ilingual Spanish or Mandarin skills

Nice to have

  • Master's degree a plus.
  • Bilingual in Spanish or Mandarin a plus
  • Some t ennis experience is a plus
  • Valid driver's license and reliable access to a vehicle preferred

Compensation

  • $ 5 8,000-$ 68,000 annually (based on experience) Tenacity offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
  • We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
  • We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Benefits

  • Integrate academic instruction with tennis and fitness programming, emphasizing life skills development

Equal opportunity

  • Tenacity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
  • Tenacity is an equal opportunity employer.
  • We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
  • We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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