Zone Assistant, Boston Scholar Athletes
Mission: To support academic achievement through athletics
Position Summary:
The Zone Assistant will be responsible for supporting 5-7 Zone Facilitators as part of BSA’s core strategy of providing
academic coaching and counseling to Boston Public Schools (BPS) high school students at school-based learning
centers called Zones. The Zone Assistant will work with his/her Senior Facilitator to assess the needs and type of
support required at BSA Zones and will assist with various tasks to meet these needs.
Department: Boston Scholar Athletes
Reporting To: Senior Facilitator and Academic Coaching Manager
Direct Reports: n/a
Location: Combination of Boston Public High Schools
Status: Hourly
Responsibilities:
• Assist 5-7 Zone Facilitators located in multiple BSA Zone locations with daily tasks that will include but not
be limited to:
• Recruit and enroll current and potential scholar-athletes throughout the school year using various innovative
methods to increase Zone membership and meet program targets
• Management of the Zone to provide consistent academic support and college preparatory resources for students
within a welcoming environment conducive to learning; Zone oversight responsibilities will include but not be
limited to:
• Direct mentoring and academic coaching support to students
• Management of volunteer tutors who will be present within the Zones on a regular basis; tutor requests and
reports on tutor attendance should also be submitted
• Regular maintenance of the physical space
• Frequent updating of interior decorations and postings (e.g., college acceptance letters, brand collateral,
warning notices, GPA’s, Scholar-Athlete of the Month listings, incentive programs, game schedules, college
visit dates)
• Management and inventory tracking of all materials in the Zone, including laptops, books, school supplies,
furniture, graphing calculators, digital camera, e-readers & flash drives
• Daily analysis of Zone data so as to allow for frequent tracking of key performance indicators throughout the
year in areas such as Zone participation and academic outcomes
• Tracking of all Zone members GPA’s and grades on a consistent basis to determine academic eligibility for
participation in sports
• Weekly reports on all Zone activities to the BSA Senior Facilitator and school administration
• Collaborate with all other non-profit organizations within and outside of the school building to establish and
understand all resources available to scholar-athletes in the local community
• Provide thoughtful and consistent outreach to scholar-athletes’ parents to engage them in the Zone
• Attend multiple required SA events and meetings, including but not limited to fundraising events, funder site
visits, Board and Committee meetings, and professional development trainings
 Events/meetings will occur in Springfield and Boston; occasional travel to Springfield (1-3 trips per
year) is required
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Develop a deep understanding of Scholar Athletes and its Boston activities to be able to represent and
market the organization in a consistently professional and accurate way, including adherence to the uniform
policy, brand guidelines, Facilitator Handbook, and knowledge of the key performance indicators
Dedicated recruitment of non-athletes to encourage participation in the Zone and on an athletic team
Engagement with out-of-season athletes to encourage participation in the Zone to facilitate in-season
eligibility
Assist with seasonal submission of sports teams rosters to the SA Athletics Team
Professional Requirements:
BSA is seeking an experienced professional with a minimum of 1-2 years of successful work with an innovative team
and/or program in a sophisticated organization with a reputation for excellence and high expectations. A
demonstrable track record of self-initiative, organization, and passion for “giving back” is essential. In addition s/he
will have:
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A Bachelor’s degree
Proven experience and a track record of success with managing relationships with individuals and
organizations
A demonstrated ability to work effectively with and quickly gain the respect and support of various
constituencies, including scholar-athletes, peers, in-school staff, coaches, and Headmasters
A solid understanding of the Boston Public School district and its key initiatives
A track record as an effective communicator and collaborator with developed skills in writing and
speaking
An ability to receive and respond well to feedback in a professional, constructive manner
A comfort level for working well under pressure to meet deadlines and high expectations
Adequate software skills, particularly with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
An ability to compile and analyze data (experience using Salesforce and Excel is preferred)
An ability to thrive in a fast-paced, data-driven environment
Passion for nonprofit work, particularly in an academic setting
Personal Characteristics:
The ideal candidate will be dependable, energetic, and adept at planning, prioritizing, organizing, managing, and
executing on organizational and self-generated strategies.
In addition, s/he will be:
• Comfortable with goal setting and quantifying results
• Accountable for his/her performance against targets and his/her team’s performance
• Committed to, knowledgeable of, and enthusiastic about the program’s mission and strategy
• Diplomatic, respectful, and balanced in his/her approach to others
• Energetic and willing to work hands-on in developing and executing a variety of initiatives ranging from the
day-to-day to the long-term, from the highly creative to the tedious but effective
• Possessive of a strong work ethic
• Self-motivated and detail oriented
Necessary Attributes:
• Candidate must possess BSA’s Core Values: Driven, Committed, Focused and Innovative
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to: SAinfo@WeAreSA.org
For more information, please visit: www.wearesa.org