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POSITIONS AVAILABLE

 

Position: Summer Internships

North Philadelphia (2 positions)

West Philadelphia (1 position)

 

Three Full Time Summer Opportunities Available for

College Students and High School Juniors and Seniors

 

Start Date: Summer 2011

Salary: Unpaid

Applications: Email to Katie@squashsmarts.org by April 1, 2011

 

SquashSmarts, Philadelphia's only urban youth enrichment program utilizing the sport of Squash and Academic Tutoring, seeks three (3) Summer Interns for summer of 2011. 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.

 

Specific Responsibilities Include:

1.         Minimum weekly commitment of 9:30am to 3:30pm Monday through Thursday for 8 weeks

2.         Play a large role in designing and implementing summer practices which include a squash and academic curriculum and run Monday through Thursday from 10am to 1pm.

3.         Chaperon Embrace Camp, SquashSmarts’ week-long squash camp for students from the National Urban Squash and Education Association (2 overnight stays required)

4.         Assist with expansion of yearly academic and squash curricula

5.         Assist with summer camps (applications, logistics, transportation, etc.)

6.         Assist with planning of 10th Anniversary Celebration scheduled for November 2011

7.         Assist with data entry including report cards, attendance, etc. and perform administrative tasks as assigned

8.         Assist with student equipment including squash equipment, uniforms and academic materials

9.         Assist with staff scheduling and planning and communications with students and their parents

10.        Assist with maintenance of squash courts and classrooms

 

Minimum Qualifications Include:

1.         Must be at least a rising 11th grade high school student with preference given to college and 12th grade students

2.         Must have access to own vehicle or daily transportation to and from SquashSmarts Facility

3.         Must have a passion for the sport of squash or education and enjoy working with youth

 

To Apply:

If you are interested in this position, please email Katie at Katie@squashsmarts.org with your full name, contact information (phone number, email and mailing address) and a brief description of why you are interested in this position. A resume is not required, but if you have one, please attach it. Please apply by April 1st as decisions will be made in May. Thank you!

 

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