Steel City Squash is looking for energetic leaders, educators and coaches to join our staff at a critical point of programming. After almost a decade of work helping students to reach their potential and graduating two cohorts into post-secondary opportunities, Steel City Squash is building a new home in Larimer to expand our promise and impact. As such, our staff and organization structure is growing and evolving.

Check out the two open positions below and learn how to apply.

Essential Functions

• Program quality control and evaluation
• Staff recruitment, hiring, onboarding, management, and development
• Program calendar planning and management
• Student transportation coordination and management
• Data collection, analysis, and management
• Resource management and development, including internal budget management and external resource management
• Parent and family engagement
• Volunteer recruitment, training, and management
• Communications and marketing support including newsletter, social media, pamphlets & flyers, and community outreach
• Event coordination for program events, tournaments, and outings
• Travel coordination and chaperone for both in and out-of-state travel
• Other duties, responsibilities and projects identified as needed

Leadership Competencies:

• Program/Project Management
• Staff and Self Development and Management
• Organization and Time Management
• Communication and Goal Setting
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Focused

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• At least 5 years of experience in youth-serving organization
• Experience with data management software (e.g. Salesforce, EveryAction/Salsa)
• Experience with project management/productivity software (e.g. Slack, ClickUp)
• Experience with Google Suite platform
• FBI Clearance, PA Criminal History Clearance, PA Child Abuse Clearance, Driver’s History required
• Valid PA driver’s license, comfort and capacity to drive a 15-passenger bus/van on a regular basis
• Must be able to work after-school hours and some weekends

Salary: $55,000-$70,000 plus benefits*                        Type: Full Time

Essential Functions

Program Delivery: Day-to-Day

• Plan, supervise and direct daily homework help sessions to support students’ schoolwork.
• Prepare supplemental activities for students who have completed their homework.
• Plan, supervise and direct impactful and innovative Academic Enrichment activities.
• Plan, supervise and direct team building and leadership activities.
• Create/maintain documentation of team building, leadership, and enrichment activities.
• Ensure a productive and positive environment by managing student behavior
• Manage academic volunteers during homework and academic enrichment sessions.
• Meet with both academic and squash colleagues to develop an integrated approach to work with students.
• Meet with colleagues to coordinate and complete shared responsibilities.

Outreach/Engagement

• Recruit and on-board new students.
• Monitor students’ progress in school by communicating regularly with school staff.
• Communicate with parents/guardians to ensure that necessary forms and paperwork are complete.
• Communicate with parents/guardians so that they are aware of their child’s progress, feel like part of the Steel City Squash community and can support their child’s growth and development at home.
• Organize and lead parent/guardian meetings as needed.
• Recruiting and train academic volunteers.

Summer/Special Event Management

• Recruit, coordinate, and implement summer session program.
• Help students connect to appropriate opportunities such as external summer camps, SAT prep, and employment.
• Identity, organize and participate in community service projects and field trips, including on some Saturdays during the year.
• Chaperone/drive students for squash events as needed.
• Identify and organize workshops or guest speakers on relevant topics throughout the year.
• Organize and/or assist in organizing special events like awards ceremonies.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Collect and update students and parent/guardian data including enrollment paperwork, physicals, report cards and update these details as well as daily attendance and summer opportunities in the Salesforce database.
• Drive students as needed to and from practices, tournaments, matches, summer camps, and other events.
• Maintain classroom to create inviting, productive space for students and prepare classroom for day’s activities.
• Manage classroom supplies and daily snacks
• Plan general weekly/monthly schedule with colleagues and keep appropriate calendars updated.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher.
• Some experience in youth-serving organization.
• Experience with data management software (e.g. Salesforce).
• Experience with Google Suite platform.
• FBI Clearance, PA Criminal History Clearance, PA Child Abuse Clearance, Driver’s History required.
• Valid PA driver’s license, comfort, and capacity to drive a 15-passenger bus/van on a regular basis.
• Must be able to work after-school hours and some weekends.

Salary: $40,000-$50,000 plus benefits*                        Type: Full Time

About SCS:

Steel City Squash is an out-of-school time program that aims to help each child realize their potential through long-term, rigorous programming in academic enrichment, squash and fitness instruction, and college and career preparation. Steel City Squash is a proud member of the Squash and Education Alliance, which collectively boasts over 2,000 middle and high school participants nationwide, a 97% high school graduation rate and college matriculation rate, and students at some of the top colleges in the nation.

Our team is committed to building deep relationships with our students and to giving each staff member meaningful responsibility in a cooperative working environment. We do our best to foster personal and professional growth, not just in our young people, but in each other as well.

How to Apply:

To apply: Please send a resume and cover letter to Lauren Jillian Search (executivesearch@laurenjillian.com) with the title of the job in the subject line.

*Compensation based on skills and experience and benefits commensurate with other SCS employees.