Mentor, coach, elementary TAP assistant, program assistant

Program and job description

The Tenley Achievement Program, started out of the Tenley Study Center, offers a summer program for over 150 4^th through 10^th grade inner city DC boys. The program stresses character development through rigorous sports and academic activities. The program runs Monday through Friday from 9:30am to 4pm.

Mentor:

a) Responsibilities: work one-on-one with students, helping them set goals, advising them in their character development, and fostering lasting friendships with them.

b) Requirements: mentors must show a high level of personal responsibility and character; previous experience working at TAP is encouraged; normally only rising college freshmen or above are considered for this position.

Coach:

a) Responsibilities: coach a team of 8-12 boys in basketball, football, and soccer.

b) Requirements: previous experience playing on organized sports teams; previous coaching experience is encouraged; normally only rising high school seniors or above are considered for this position.

Elementary TAP assistant:

a) Responsibilities: help run all the sports and activities for the eTAP program with a group of other assistants; help with tutoring during academic classes.

b) Requirements: previous experience working at camps or other youth programs is encouraged; normally only rising high school seniors or above are considered for this position.

Program assistant:

a) Responsibilities: assists the Program Director in office-related responsibilities; also helps in sports, activities, and field trips where needed.

b) Requirements: proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel encouraged.

Salary

Mentors: $1600 - $1900, depending on experience.

Coaches: $1300 - $1600, depending on experience.

Program assistants: $1300 - $1600, depending on experience.

Flyer & application

The online application is available at www.helpingkids.org -- "Be a mentor" link.  Once you fill this out, you will be contacted with information about an essay to be written, positions available, and an interview.

a) Early application: All items (online application, essay, job preferences, interview) due by 3/31.  Notification by 4/15.

b) Regular application: All items (online application, essay, job preferences, interview) due by 4/30.  Notification by 5/15.