Academic Instructor

TITLE: Academic Instructor

DEPARTMENT: Program Delivery

REPORTS TO:  Coordinator, Academic Achievement

FLSA STATUS: Part-Time; Hourly; Non-Exempt

EEO STATUS: Professional

LAST MODIFIED DATE: January 15th, 2026

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The mission of Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education is to create opportunities for under-resourced youth of the Greater Philadelphia Region to prosper in life. The intended impact is that participating youth will become Snider student-athletes with age-appropriate social-emotional strengths and skills to succeed and contribute as students, employees, and community members.

Academic Instructors help Snider achieve its mission by delivering academic programs and providing direct academic support to students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Managing Academic materials at the rink, including setting up signage, activities, informative materials, and communicating inventory needs to the Academic Achievement Coordinator.
• Informing students and families of all academic programs offered and providing direct assistance to those in need of academic information or support.
• Tracking reading progress of students, celebrating their success, distributing prizes, and engaging with families to participate in reading challenges.
• Providing direct homework assistance to students at the rink.
• Leading academic activities and events at the rink.
• Distribution of promotional materials and academic curriculum to students and families, both in-person and via email.
• Collecting report cards from students and processing them with the Academic Achievement Coordinator.
• Supporting Neighborhood Leader, Program Coordinator, and other Snider staff at the rink with additional daily tasks whenever possible.
• Consistent and effective communication with the Academic Achievement Coordinator and rink leaders weekly, ensuring all Academic support is provided as designed.
• Flexible availability is necessary as night duty and travel throughout the Greater Philadelphia Region are required. Occasional weekend work may also be required.
• Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A High School Diploma (or equivalent) is required; a Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
• Experience working with children, particularly within an academic and athletic environment.
• Attention to detail and strong communication skills are critical.
• Advanced computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Applicants should be outgoing and ready to provide a high level of customer service.
• Candidates must be comfortable working in a fast-paced and high-profile environment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Successful applicants must be able to pass the PA Child Abuse Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Background Check, and FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: 

The intellectual, social, and physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be navigated by the Academic Instructor  to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

INTELLECTUAL AND SOCIAL DEMANDS: 

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is continuously asked to multi-task under time limits. The position requires constant attention to precise details and specified standards , including following simple to complex (more than three steps) instructions, and concentration, which frequently extends beyond 30 minutes at a time. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

While performing the essential functions of the job, the employee constantly operates a computer and other office devices such as telephones, copy machines, fax machines, etc. Occasionally moves about inside office space to access storage areas, cabinets, and office machinery. Occasionally, local driving in support of work-related projects. Occasional pushing, pulling, lifting,g and/or moving up to 50 pounds. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The essential responsibilities of this position are performed indoors, mainly at the office, but include occasional visits to Snider ice rinks and special event sites (indoor/outdoor in the weather conditions prevalent at the time). The noise level in the work environments can range from moderate to loud during events/programs and is minimal during non-event/program times.

SCHEDULE: 

Most work is completed during after school/evening hours. There may also be opportunities to work standard work hours and/or weekend duties in the Greater Philadelphia area.

The statements listed above are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.