Academy Wellbeing Coordinator

Position Summary

The Academy Wellbeing Coordinator will be primarily responsible for managing the club’s 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: $50,000 - $60,000

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.