Academy Wellbeing Coordinator

Position Summary:
The Academy Wellbeing Coordinator will be primarily responsible for managing the clubs Residency program players including but not limited to proctoring daily school periods and managing training requirements. The successful candidate will have exceptional organizational skills attentiveness to evolving protocol and experience with youth players and families. The role will report directly to the Academy Director and have regular interaction with Academy staff and key club stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities - School:
Determine which online schools we will partner with for the upcoming season
Set up a meeting with parents to discuss online school options
Determine the school calendar alongside the soccer season
Create rules and expectations for the classroom
Weekly school communication to students and families with updates
Oversee and manage students in the classroom to ensure a safe structured and productive learning environment
Maintain order and discipline by enforcing behavioral policies and procedures
Support students in understanding and completing their online assignments and projects
Work closely and collaboratively with Academy education staff
Encourage students to stay on task and manage their time effectively during learning sessions
Help maintain accurate records of students attendance progress and any incidents that occur in the classroom
Offer emotional support to students in their academic and athletic pursuits
Identify students who may be struggling and coordinate with online instructors to provide additional support

Minimum Qualifications:
Associate degree
Experience working with high school students
Availability to work from 8:00am to 4:00pm M - F
Must be eligible to work in the U.S without sponsorship
The selected candidate must pass background checks

Skills for Success:
Strong work ethic incredible attention to detail and great pride and precision in your work
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Works well within in a collaborative team-driven and goal-based environment
Works well under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude
Must be a team player reliable and dependable with a can-do attitude
Must maintain complete confidentiality of privileged and/or sensitive information
Must always display the character and values of D.C. United
The ability to prioritize workload to manage time and tasks

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
This position operates in a professional office and classroom setting
Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. as necessary
Ability to remain standing/walking for up to 4 hours
Ability to work both indoors and outdoors
Ability to remain sitting for up to 4 hours at a desk and computer
Must be able to write type and use phone system
Sitting at a desk and computer for long periods of time

Salary Range: $50000 - $60000

D.C. United is committed to uplifting our community staff and club. We are seeking candidates to be a part of our journey in our quest for continued organizational growth and another MLS Cup.

D.C. United will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform critical job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

D.C. United is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). D.C. United reaffirms its commitment to the principles of equal opportunity and diversity. D.C. United is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. D.C. United is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ethnicity ancestry pregnancy religion creed sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship status marital status disability gender identity gender expression veteran status or any other protected status in accordance with the requirements of all federal state and local laws. Employment decisions can include hiring termination compensation benefits promotion training selection or other statuses or conditions of employment. All employment decisions are made based on individual skills knowledge abilities job performance and other appropriate qualifications.