Aug. 11, 2008

The National Football Foundation's Play It Smart program is currently recruiting interested applicants for the position of Academic Coach on behalf of its member schools and school districts. Both part-time and full-time opportunities exist in several locations.

Responsibilities include, 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 qualifications. Final interviews and selection for qualified candidates are conducted on school grounds with a school administrative team.

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and the contact information for three references to:

The National Football Foundation
ATTN: Play It Smart Program - Academic Coach Recruiting
433 E. Las Colinas Blvd.
Suite 1130
Irving, TX 75039

playitsmart@footballfoundation.com

972-556-1000

For a listing cities and school districts with openings, more information on the program, and a more detailed job description, please visit www.playitsmart.org (School & Coach Applications Link).

* Positions available in the following cities:

Los Angeles, CA; Ft. Lauderdale, FL; Pahokee, FL; Chicago, IL; South Bend, IN; New Orleans, LA; Baltimore, MD; St. Louis, MO; North Plainfield, NJ; Queens, NY; Staten Island, NY; Columbia, SC; Hemingway, SC; Nashville, TN; Dallas, TX and Houston, TX

Deadline : 9/29/2008
Start : 8/11/2008