Academic Coach for Student-Athletes

Dear Candidate:

Thank you for considering working as an Academic Coach in Oakland Genesis Soccer Club’s Academic Program. We are excited to meet you through this process.

Please read the following to learn more about the following:(a) the organization’s mission; (b) the goals of the Academic Program; (c) Academic Coach core responsibilities and time commitment , and (d) the interview process. If you have any questions, then please do not hesitate to reach out via email to Ronald Towns at: ron@oaklandgenesis.org.

Sincerely,

Oakland Genesis Academic Team

What’s Oakland Genesis Soccer Club?

For Oakland Genesis, soccer is more than just a sport. It's a tool to empower, educate, and inspire Oakland's leaders of tomorrow. Alongside free professional soccer coaching, Oakland Genesis provides participants with transportation, academic support and enrichment, mentorship, college counseling, career development, and health and wellness education. The core of our mission is inclusivity. We deliver cost-free youth development programming to underserved Oakland youth, channeling their passion for soccer into personal growth, educational achievement and life success.

What are the goals of the Academic Program?

There are 3 goals of the Academy program:

• 100% of players meet the A-G college entrance requirements to apply to a California state public university
• 100% of players apply to at least 1 California state public university during their 12th grade year
• 100% of players engage in a meaningful summer experience (e.g. job, internship, community service, work experience) to build their career readiness skills

What are the core responsibilities of the Academic Coach?

• Deliver OGSC curriculum effectively to prepare players with the knowledge and skills needed to achieve the program goals
• Monitor each player’s school grades and feedback from teachers to provide appropriate support (homework help, additional instruction & review)
• Meet 2-3 times/month with the Academic Team (Academic Coaches, Director of Academic Program, and Executive Directors) to build professional skills needed to effectively deliver curriculum and support player academic success
• Communicate with families as needed to support player success

What is the time commitment?

At minimum, each Academic Coach leads their group of players 2 days/week from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm (times may vary depending on team needs). For example, a Coach may work with a team on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm or Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm. In between sessions, Academic Coaches will follow up with players and families, as needed, and internalize the curriculum to be prepared for their sessions. There are opportunities for coaches to work with multiple teams.

Additionally, each Academic Coach attends the Academic Team meeting in person on 2 Mondays per month from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm.

What is the compensation?

This is a part-time position that is paid at $30 - $40 per hour, depending on coach experience. Generally, Academic Coaches work approximately 8 - 12 hours per week.

What is the interview process?

There are 3 steps to OGSC’s Academic Coach Interview process:

1. ) Submit resume and cover letter to Ronald Towns, ron@oaklandgenesis.org
2. ) Demonstration lesson (or check-in with a player)
3. ) Reference Check and Meeting with Executive Directors