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Position: Director of Squash, Health & Fitness

Start Date: Summer 2008

Full Time Opportunity Available

Salary: Commensurate With Experience

Compensation: Employee Heath Benefits Provided

Applications: Now Being Accepted

SquashSmarts, Philadelphia's only urban youth enrichment program utilizing the sport of Squash and Academic Tutoring, seeks an experienced individual to serve as its Director of Squash, Health and Fitness. SquashSmarts is a dynamic and rapidly expanding after school program operating out of West Philadelphia’s Drexel University and North Philadelphia’s Lenfest Community Center. SquashSmarts mission is to provide high-impact and high-intensity Health, Education and Community opportunities for Philadelphia public middle and high school students in need. Established in 2001, SquashSmarts is a 501c3 not-for-profit charitable organization and is an equal opportunity employer. For complete program description visit: www.SquashSmarts.org

Director of Squash: This is a unique opportunity for a highly qualified man or woman with extensive squash experience to work closely with the Executive Director and Program Staff to manage a year-round squash, health and fitness. The individual will be responsible for implementing and enhancing the program’s squash and fitness curriculum. Candidates must have excellent coaching, presentation, writing and interpersonal skills. Candidates must hold a BA/BS or equivalent international degree and must be fluent in English. Strong interdisciplinary skills and additional course work in education, childhood development, social work, fitness and/or sports psychology are preferred. Minimum weekly hours of service: Monday-Thursday 10:00am-6:30pm, Saturdays 9:30am-12:00pm. Special weekend and evening events as needed.

Specific responsibilities include:

1. Recruit and retain a class of 8-10 middle school students each season;

2. Design and direct daily squash sessions for weekday and weekend practices with primary focus on squash instruction but also on fitness, stretching and nutrition;

3. Design, implement and manage daily, weekly and semester squash calendar;

4. Communicate and meet frequently with middle and high school gym teachers and counselors;

5. Communicate and meet frequently with parents/guardians to monitor student performance;

6. Recruit local professionals, students and citizens to serve as volunteer squash instructors;

7. Record daily evaluation (attitude, attendance, effort) and manage standardized testing (pre-and post-evaluation) for all students;

8. Prepare updates for weekly staff meetings;

9. Manage student participation in two (2) National Urban Squash & Education (NUSEA) tournaments;

10. Manage student participation in local junior squash tournaments and summer squash/fitness camps;

11. Manage and direct Embrace Camp, an in-house summer camp run by SquashSmarts.

12. Manage existing (and cultivate new) relations with key individuals and sponsors in order to enhance fund raising, equipment, special events, auctions and exhibitions;

13. Serve as a spokesperson and ambassador within the Philadelphia squash community for the program mission;

14. Coordinate and participate in Squash subcommittee meetings.

Assist SquashSmarts staff with the following:

1. Prepare sports-related grant applications with Director of Development;

2. Prepare squash and fitness reports and updates for website, email and other printed materials with Executive Director;

3. Organize squash summer enrichment opportunities with Program staff;

4. Attend special networking and fundraising events as needed;

5. Attend and assist with organizing community service projects with Service & Leadership Director.

Additional requirements:

1. Build strong relationships with each student in the program and their families through constant

communication, including making evening and weekend phone calls and home homes;

2. Collaborate with staff, parents, teachers, volunteers and mentors to ensure a fully integrated approach to academic and life skills development in each student

3. Work on various projects as a member of an expanding non-profit organization;

4. Pass criminal background screening and hold a current driver’s license in good standing.

5. Non-U.S. citizen applicants must hold appropriate working papers valid for at least two years.

Candidates are kindly asked to submit a cover letter, resume and three (3) professional references to:

Jeanie Shanahan

Executive Assistant

jeanie@squashsmarts.org

215-895-4963

Position: Academic Director

Start Date: Summer 2008

Full Time Opportunity Available

Salary: Commensurate With Experience

Compensation: Employee Heath Benefits Provided

Applications: Now Being Accepted

SquashSmarts, Philadelphia's only urban youth enrichment program utilizing the sport of Squash and Academic Tutoring, seeks an experienced individual to serve as its Director of Academics operations. SquashSmarts is a dynamic and rapidly expanding after school program operating out of West Philadelphia’s Drexel University and North Philadelphia’s Lenfest Community Center. SquashSmarts mission is to provide high-impact and high-intensity Health, Education and Community opportunities for Philadelphia public middle and high school students in need. Established in 2001, SquashSmarts is a 501c3 not-for-profit charitable organization and is an equal opportunity employer. For complete program description visit: www.SquashSmarts.org

Director of Academics: This is a unique opportunity for a highly qualified man or woman with classroom experience or a degree in education to work closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to manage a year-round academic curriculum. The individual will be responsible for strengthening the program’s existing academic model and brining new ideas to enhance this model. Candidates must have impeccable speaking, presentation, writing and interpersonal skills, must hold a BA/BS or equivalent international degree, must be fluent in English. Strong interdisciplinary skills and additional course work in education, childhood development, social work, education or psychology preferred. Minimum Weekly Hours of Service: Monday-Friday 10:00am-6:30pm and assist with special weekend and evening events as needed.

Specific responsibilities include:

1. Recruit and retain a class of 8-10 middle school students each season

2. Design and direct academic tutoring sessions at weekday practices which focus primarily on homework help but also include curriculum development focusing on reading, writing and organizational skills;

3. Design, implement and manage daily, weekly and semester academic calendar;

4. Communicate and meet frequently with middle and high school teachers and counselors;

5. Communicate and meet frequently with parents/guardians to monitor student performance;

6. Recruit and train local professionals, college students and community members to serve as tutors;

7. Record daily evaluation (attitude, attendance, effort) and manage standardized testing (pre-and post-evaluation) for all students;

8. Prepare updates for weekly staff meetings;

9. Coordinate High School and College Placement by establishing contacts and gathering information on Philadelphia high schools, charter schools, colleges and universities;

10. Organize enrichment outings including cultural events, performances, museum trips;

11. Direct student participation in National Urban Squash & Education (NUSEA) events;

12. Explore partnerships with area educational and cultural institutions as needed.

13. Coordinate and participate in Academic Subcommittee meetings as needed.

Assist SquashSmarts staff with the following:

1. Recruitment and retention of participants

2. Preparation of academic-related grant applications;

3. Prepare academic reports and updates for website, email and other printed materials;

4. Organization of academic summer enrichment opportunities;

5. Special networking and fundraising events;

6. Community service projects

Assist Additional requirements:

1. Build strong relationships with each student in the program and their families through constant

Communication, including making evening and weekend phone calls and home homes;