24-25 Student Athlete Mentor

Job Goal: The Student-Athlete mentor will serve as an extra support to SHS student-athletes in their academic success and

post-secondary planning.

Qualifications

• Strong project-management and communication skills
• Interest in and willingness to learn about College & Career Readiness processes at SPS
• Experience in and willingness to learn about collegiate athletic recruiting processes
  
  

Responsibilities

• Meet with a caseload of student-athletes regarding their academic progress at SHS and the academic
• performance needed for their post-secondary plans.
• Assist students in completing the college application process.
• Assist students in completing the athletic recruiting process for collegiate sports including: 1) Registering with the NCAA eligibility center, 2) Communicating with college coaches, 3) Arranging college visits
• Communicate with students’ families, counselors, teachers, and SHS coaches as necessary.
  
  

Terms Of Employment

• Yearly Appointment
• 2024-2025 School Year
• 4-8 hours per week, flexible schedule
• Salary: $3,000 - Maximum stipend
  
  

Reports to: Alicia Kersten, Principal of Somerville High School

The Somerville Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, home status, marital/civil union status, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, place of birth, national origin, ancestry, cultural identity, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.