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Academy Classroom Coordinator (Part Time)

Washington Nationals, Washington, District of Columbia, United States


Overview

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.
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.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

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.
During the school year, be available 1:00pm to 7:30pm on Tuesday-Thursday; during the summer, 8:00am to 4:00pm, with time varying due to special events.
Physical/Environmental Requirements

Field: The YBA Classroom Coordinator will be subject to inside and outside environmental conditions and will be exposed to inclement weather of varying degrees. The YBA Classroom Coordinator will function in a high activity sports venue. In addition, the YBA Classroom Coordinator is regularly required to stand for long periods of time, run, jump, and climb up/down stairs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Compensation

The projected wage rate for this position is $19.00 - $23.00 per hour. Actual pay is based on several factors, including but not limited to the applicant’s: qualifications, skills, expertise, education/training, certifications, and other organization requirements. Starting salaries for new employees are frequently not at the top of the applicable salary range.
Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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