Location:  Cincinnati, OH

Type: Full Time  

Start Date June 15, 2026 

About the Organization:  The Cincinnati Squash Academy (CSA) is a sports & education non-profit that uses the game of squash to help launch talented students from underserved communities on the pathway to success in college and beyond. CSA provides year-round support in academics, athletics, and community service, and also provides cultural exposure and mentorship. CSA is part of a national network of urban squash programs under the umbrella of the Squash & Education Alliance.  

 Position Overview: Working with volunteer tutors, the Academic Program Director is responsible for designing and delivering customized academic support and enrichment for approximately 40 highly motivated, thoughtfully selected students in grades 4-12.  

 Core Responsibilities: 

Design and deliver academic programming designed to enhance student learning, including:

• Assessing students’ individual academic needs.  
• Establishing individual learning support plans for each student.
• Providing skills-based tutoring and homework help to individual students and/or in small groups.
• Recruiting, training, and supporting a team of volunteers to provide skills-based tutoring for lower and middle school students and content-based tutoring in core subject areas for high school students.
• Measuring and monitoring students’ academic performance and maintaining student records.
• Designing and running a two-week academic enrichment program, right after the school year.
• Designing and monitoring online summer work for students with significant skills gaps.
• Researching and guiding students toward appropriate summer enrichment experiences.
• Cultivating collaborative relationships with the students, as well as with students’ parents and teachers, to ensure that students are thriving academically and emotionally. 

 Ancillary Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Director in marketing the program to current and prospective partner schools and to prospective students and their families.
• Oversee college and career preparation activities (ACT/SAT test preparation, college tours, resume-building…) for students without access to those resources.
• Work with the Executive Director to assist graduates and their families with the transition to college or other post-secondary programs.

  Typical Work Hours: 

• School Year: 

Monday - Friday, 11:00 -7:00

11am to 4pm: lesson planning & admin.

4pm to 6pm: tutoring & student support

6pm to 7pm : Wrap-up

• Weekends:

1-2 days per month

Special programming & field trips

College tours, squash tournaments 

• Summer:

6 weeks PTO:  July -mid-August 

Job Benefits:  

• Competitive salary: $72,500 - $90,000.
• Generous benefits package: health, dental, and vision coverage.  
• 401K plan offered with a company match.
• Paid Time Off: 9 weeks paid vacation (2 weeks in December, 1 week in March, 6 weeks in summer). 
• Relocation packages available for out-of-town candidates.

 Facility: The Cincinnati Squash Academy’s 15,000 square foot facility houses a state-of-the-art academic center, five squash courts, a fitness center, and locker rooms. CSA’s facility is located a few minutes’ drive from Hyde Park, Oakley, and other sought-after residential neighborhoods.  

 To Apply: Please submit, by March 15, 2026, a letter of interest, resume, and names and contact information for three references to our hiring committee: squashacademy.cincy@gmail.com.  

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree  
• Minimum 3-5 years experience in middle or high school teaching, administrative leadership, learning support, or counseling.
• Valid driver’s license  
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and driving record check

 Skills and Competencies: 

• Strong interpersonal skills: ability to relate effectively to people from a variety of backgrounds
• Experience with skills assessment, lesson planning, and performance tracking
• Strong organizational skills: ability to plan effectively to keep students and volunteers effectively engaged
• Excellent written and verbal communication