Thank you for your interest in Play It Smart. The application deadline for the 2008-2009 school year has passed. The application for the 2009-2010 school year will be available after September 1, 2008. If you have any questions about the program or the application process please click here to contact the Program Officer for your designated area.
Academic Coach Job Candidates
The National Football Foundation’s Play It Smart program is currently recruiting applicants for the position of “Academic Coach” on behalf of its member schools and school districts. Part-time positions exist in numerous cities (see list below) while full-time opportunities exist with programs in Houston, TX.
Please click here to apply for the positions in Houston, TX . You must apply for the position through the HISD website to be considered for the position in Houston.
Responsibilities cover, but are not limited to, the development and coordination of a year-round comprehensive support program for high school student athletes that includes academic, career, and personal counseling and facilitating community service projects.
The academic coach position requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree, experience in the field of academic-athletic counseling, education, or related field, and a demonstrated appreciation of interscholastic athletics. All successful candidates must comply with local school district requirements for background checks and clearances. Play It Smart conducts an initial candidate screening for minimum job qualifications. Final interviews and selection for qualified candidates are conducted on school grounds with a school administrative team.
To apply, candidates must send a cover letter, résumé, and the contact information for three references to:
Mail:
The National Football Foundation
ATTN: Play It Smart Program- Academic Coach Recruiting
433 E. Las Colinas Blvd.
Suite 1130
Irving, TX, 75039
Email:
playitsmart@footballfoundation.com
Phone:
972-556-1000
1-800-486-1865
Click on the following links for more information on:
A detailed job description
The program
A comprehensive listing of schools and cities
2008-09 Play It Smart Academic Coach Openings
Florida
Pahokee
Ft. Lauderdale
Illinois
Chicago
Indiana
South Bend
Iowa
Waterloo
Maryland
Baltimore
Missouri
Kansas City
St. Louis
New Jersey
Carteret
North Plainfield
New York
Brooklyn
Staten Island
Queens
South Carolina
Columbia
Tennessee
Nashville
Texas
Dallas
Houston (Fulltime positions) Click here to apply online
Washington, DC
