Academic Advisor Intern

Ball Arena; Colorado; On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K/Employer Match

Complimentary lunch

Discounted tickets for all KSE teams

Access to Rapids College Club andAvalo

Job summary

Ball Arena's Colorado Rapids Academy is seeking an Academy Academic Advisor Intern to support the Academy Head of School in delivering academic support to approximately 60 high school–aged players. The core curriculum is delivered via an online school platform, and the intern will monitor daily activities and assist in extracurricular sessions during the school block.

This part-time, hourly role requires flexibility for occasional evenings and weekends to align with academy training and

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed degree in Education, High School Counseling, or related field.
• Teaching experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with NCAA eligibility requirements and graduation pathways.
• Willingness to work non-traditional hours including some evenings and weekends.
• Interest in contributing to a high-performance environment that integrates academics and athletics.

Responsibilities

• Support Head of School with student online school platform enrollment.
• Supervise and monitor students during school block.
• Advise and monitor students’ progress and grades through online school.
• Recording players attendance and absence.
• Conduct weekly student check-in sessions.
• Assist in implementing school policies and processes.
• Assist in creating and facilitating extra-curricular workshops and activities.
• Support student progress towards High School Graduation & NCAA eligibility.
• Liaise with coaching staff to ensure athletic, academic & holistic growth of the student.

Skills

Advising students

Oral & written communication

Organization

Excel

Remote supervision

Spanish or French

Education

Education / High School Counseling degree

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title

Academy Academic Advisor Intern

Department

Colorado Rapids Academy

Location

Denver, Colorado

Reports To

Academy Head of School

Employment Type

Part-Time — Hourly– Non-Exempt

Supervisor Position

No

Job Posted Until

10/31/2026

Nature of Work

The Colorado Rapids Academy Audi Online School Program Academic Advisor Intern will support the Academy Head of School in providing academic support to approximately 60 High School aged Academy players. The core curriculum will be delivered via an online school platform. The Academic Advisor intern will support the Academy Head of School in monitoring and supporting the students in their daily academic activities, as well as assisting the facilitation of extra-curricular sessions, during the school block.

Examples of work performed

• Support Head of School with student online school platform enrollment.
• Supervise and monitor students during school block
• Advise & monitor students’ progress and grades through online school
• Recording players attendance and absence
• Conduct weekly student check-in sessions
• Support Head of School in implementing school policies and processes
• Assist in creating and facilitating extra-curricular workshops and activities
• Support student progress towards High School Graduation & NCAA eligibility.
• Liaise with coaching staff to ensure athletic, academic & holistic growth of the student

This description is a summary only and describes the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business needs. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Typical Office Conditions
• Lift 50 lbs. daily
• Work in extreme weather conditions
• Qualifications/Experience

Qualifications/Experience

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Education, High School Counseling, or a related field.
• Teaching Experience
• Familiarity with NCAA eligibility requirements, high school graduation requirements, and post-secondary academic pathways (college, trade school, professional).
• Willingness to work non-traditional hours, including but rarely, some evenings and weekends, to align with the academy training and competition schedule.
• Passion for the sport and interest in contributing to a high-performance environment that integrates academic and athletic development.
• Preferred skills:
• High school teaching experience
• Expertise in a subject area, for example Math, Language Arts.
• Proficiency in Spanish and/or French
• Ability to acquire or produce and maintain a valid driver’s license and meet company vehicle driving standards.

Competencies/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to advise & inspire students in classroom and remote settings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational and personnel management.
• Knowledge regarding academic curriculums and academic advice.
• Ability to create spreadsheets and routine business correspondence using Word, Excel and PowerPoint software.
• Ability to maintain positive attitude and demonstrate professionalism
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Ability to complete work accurately and in a timely manner
• Ability to work independently & in a group setting and demonstrate good judgment skills
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and adapt to changing environments

Compensation

• Base hourly range $19.29 per hour

Working Hours

• 9am-3:30pm, Tuesday-Friday. These hours may vary slightly depending on needs of the Academy.

Benefits Include

• 401K/Employer Match
• Complimentary lunch
• Discounted tickets for all KSE teams
• Access to Rapids College Club and Avalanche College Power Play

Applications Submitted by

10/31/2026

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